The correct answer is: C. load the software into your micro¬computer.
A database management system (DBMS) is a computer program that allows you to create, organize, and manage data. The first thing you must do when using a DBMS is to load the software into your micro¬computer. This will allow you to create a database and start entering data.
Option A is incorrect because creating a database file is something you do after you have loaded the DBMS software.
Option B is incorrect because activating a file editor is something you do after you have created a database file.
Option D is incorrect because keeping a floppy disk in readiness is not something you need to do in order to use a DBMS.
Option E is incorrect because it is not one of the possible answers.