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 processthe
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 workto be done
and the resources with which to do it. Database planning is integrated with the overall IS strategy ofthe
organization.
Answer B is incorrect. Object modeling is the thirdstep 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 ofthe
database.