Free COMPTIA Datasys+ DS0-001 Actual Exam Questions - Question 4 Discussion

Question No. 4
A database administrator is updating an organization's ERD. Which of the following is the best option
for the database administrator to use?
Select one option, then reveal solution.
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Shoaib B.
2026-02-21

It’s C also, but thinking from another angle—word processors (A) and spreadsheets (B) just aren’t built for diagramming complex relationships clearly. HTML editors (D) are even less relevant since they’re for web coding, not modeling. UML tools are designed specifically for this kind of work, with features that let you easily update entities and relationships without messy workarounds. So, choosing C saves time and reduces errors when updating an ERD.

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Shoaib B.
2026-02-18

Makes sense to go with C here. UML tools have built-in support for things like relationships and entities, which makes updating ERDs straightforward. Word processors or spreadsheets just don’t handle those kinds of diagrams well, and HTML editors are totally off for this use case.

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Hassan Z.
2026-02-16

C, since it’s made for modeling and handles ER diagrams better than generic tools.

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Hassan Z.
2026-02-12

C/B? I know spreadsheets aren’t made for diagrams, but sometimes people use them for quick data layouts or simple visuals. Still, UML tools (C) are more tailored for diagrams like ERDs, offering better symbols and structure. Word processors and HTML editors definitely feel off for this task. So between C and B, C seems more fitting since it’s built for modeling relationships rather than just tabular data.

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Hassan Z.
2026-02-12

C. UML tools are designed for modeling, and while they cover more than just ER diagrams, they provide the right features to create and update ERDs effectively. Word processors and spreadsheets just don’t have the diagramming capabilities needed, and HTML editors are way off base here since they’re for coding, not diagramming. Even if the ERD style is strict, UML tools generally support enough flexibility to handle it.

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Mohammad A.
2026-01-24

B tbh, I’d rule out A and B since word processors and spreadsheets aren’t really designed for diagramming ERDs. D is definitely off because HTML editors focus on web content, not diagrams. So it’s between C and the rest, and a UML tool (C) makes the most sense since it’s built for modeling and creating clear, standardized diagrams like ERDs.

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Sohail A.
2026-01-16

C for sure, UML is best for ERDs.

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