Is Microsoft Access considered a relational database?

Microsoft Access is indeed a relational database management system (RDBMS). The correct understanding of its functionality encompasses several key features indicative of relational databases, such as the use of tables to store data, the ability to define relationships between these tables, and support for SQL to manipulate and query the database efficiently.

While it's true that Microsoft Access serves as a front end to the Microsoft Jet Database Engine (which actually manages the data storage and retrieval), this does not preclude Access itself from being classified as a relational database. It allows users to create, manage, and query databases with proper relational characteristics, such as enforcing referential integrity and supporting various data types spread across multiple tables with defined relationships.

In contrast, the other options misinterpret Access's capabilities or refer to different functionalities that do not accurately represent Access's role as a relational database system. Recognizing that Access encompasses both a user-friendly interface for database management and functions of a relational database is crucial in understanding its purpose and utility in managing data.