Database currency is achieved bya. implementing partitioned databases at remote sites.b. employing data-cleansing techniques.c. ensuring that the database is secure from accidental entry.d. an external auditor’s reconciliation of reports from multiple sites.e. a database lockout that prevents multiple simultaneous access.

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