Define the term 'database'.

• A. A structured organization of information where data is stored
• B. A random collection of numbers
• C. A set of computer programs
• D. An outdated filing system

Answer: (A)

A database is a structured collection of information stored in a way that makes it easy to store, search, retrieve, and update data. It’s organized—often into tables and related formats—so data can be managed efficiently and kept consistent.

That’s why the option describing a structured organization of information where data is stored fits best. A random collection of numbers has no required order or relationships, so it isn’t a database. A set of computer programs is software, not the data itself. An outdated filing system implies old technology; databases represent a modern, structured approach to managing data.