Which of the following is a design of the user interface and the application programs that use and
process the database?

A.
Application Design

B.
Object Modeling

C.
Database Design

D.
Database Planning

Explanation:
Application design is a design of the user interface and the application programs that use and
process the database. Database and application design are parallel activities. Application design
includes two important activities: transaction design and user interface design.
Answer C is incorrect. Database design is the process of creating a design for a database that will
support the enterprise’s operations and objectives for the required database system. It represents
data and relationships between data required by all major application areas and user groups.
Answer D is incorrect. Database planning is a management activity that allows the stages of the
database application to be realized as efficiently and effectively as possible. It identifies the work to
be done and the resources with which to do it. Database planning is integrated with the overall IS
strategy of the organization.
Answer B is incorrect. Object modeling is the third step in database planning in which objects are
identified in the system. A user should record an object in such a way that it is represented visually
in the system. He can use the database model as a reference during implementation of the
database. Database developers use tools such as pencils, paper, word processing etc., as well as
create software programs for data modeling of the database.