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A request for information from a database in database terminology is called:

Correct answer: D. Query

  • A. Report
  • B. Letter
  • C. Table
  • D. Query

Explanation

The correct answer is (D) A Query.In database terminology, a query is a formal request for data from a database. It specifies what data you want to retrieve, and optionally how you want it filtered or sorted. Queries are written in a special language called a query language, such as SQL (Structured Query Language).Here's why the other options are incorrect:(A) A Report - A report is a formatted presentation of data retrieved from a database. It is the output of a query, not the query itself.(B) A Letter - A letter is a written communication between two or more parties. It is not a term used in database terminology.(C) A Table - A table is a data structure in a database that stores data in rows and columns. It is part of the database itself, not a request for information from the database

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