Which of the following is the process of collecting and analyzing information about the part of the
organization that is to be supported by the database application?

A.
Object identification

B.
Requirements collection and analysis

C.
Gathering information

D.
Application Design

Explanation:
Requirements collection and analysis is the process of collecting and analyzing information about the
part of the organization that is to be
supported by the database application, and using this information to identify the user’s
requirements of the new system.
Answer C is incorrect. Gathering information is the first step of database planning and requires a
good understanding of what tasks
are to be performed in the database. In case the database has to replace a paper-based or a manual
system, the old system can provide all
the necessary information. Moreover, all those who were involved with the previous system should
be interviewed to determine what they did
and what is now needed for the new database. The limitations, problems, and bottlenecks of the old
system should also be identified.
Answer A is incorrect. In the object identification process in database planning, it is necessary to
identify the key objects or entities for
database management. There are generally a few primary objects, and once these are identified, the
related items become visible.
Answer D is incorrect. 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.