Question

The data in a database management system that identifies the names of​ tables, fields in each​ table, and the properties of each of the​ fields, as well as which fields are primary and foreign​ keys, etc. is called​ ____________.
a. data definitions
b. metadata
c. qualitative data
d. descriptive data
e. uberdata

Answer 1

The answer is (B) Metadata

By definition, Metadata describes other data or data about other data. In simple terms, it provides context for data. In DBMS, metadata defines attributes and data elements like data type, name, size, and etcetera. It also defines data that could be about records and structures like columns, length and fields.

Answer 2

B. Metadata is correct answer