Below is a written communication assignment from a practice CPA exam. Please read and complete the written communication required.

Trillium, Inc., created a database of all its customer-related files by linking them together based on customer number. The programmers were quite proud of this achievement, and at first the productivity of searches and queries of customer data were greatly improved. However, as time went by, the effort to maintain the links among the files while keeping customer information up to date became overwhelming. The CIO has asked you to suggest a means of easing the task of maintaining the customer database.

Prepare a memo to the CIO of Trillium, Inc., describing the nature and advantages of a database management system (DBMS). As part of your discussion, describe the most significant components of a DBMS in order for it to work effectively.

Type your communication in Word and upload.

REMINDER: Your response will be graded for technical content and writing skills. Technical content will be evaluated for information that is helpful to the intended audience and clearly relevant to the issue. Writing skills will be evaluated for development, organization, and the appropriate expression of ideas in professional correspondence. Use an appropriate business format with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Do not convey information in the form of a table, bullet-point list, or other abbreviated presentation.