Question

A(n ____ is used to describe the characteristics of data used in a database or other type of computer system.

Answer 1

data type? Such as int, float or string (called VARCHAR sometimes in a database)

Answer 2

Answer: A data dictionary

Explanation:

A data dictionary, also known as metadata, it contains a set of information, ranges from the data in the database, the authorized user, and where the data is physically stored. They are two different types of data dictionary, which are active and passive.