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Before any changes to database structure are attempted one should first:

a.

clearly understand the current structure and contents of the database only.

b.

test any changes on a test database only.

c.

create a complete backup of the operational database only.

d.

All of the above should be done.

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Answer: (d).All of the above should be done.

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