Which of the following is an automated or manual file that stores information about data elements and data characteristics such as usage, physical representation, ownership, authorization, and security?A) Relationship dictionaryB) Entity-relationship diagramC) Data dictionaryD) Data definition diagramE) Referential integrity module

A Data Dictionary is a collection of names attuites and definitions that tell about the data and its elements.  

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Option (C) is the correct answer of this question.

Explanation:

Data Dictionary is an artificial or manual file that stores data product information and data aspects such as use, physical representation, ownership, authorisation, and protection.A Data dictionary is a hierarchical information repository. Metadata represents data.

Other options are incorrect because they are not follow the given scenario.