Correct Answer : A request by an application program to access or manipulate data in the database
Explanation : A DLI (Data Language Interface) call is a request made by an application program to access or manipulate data in an IMS DB database. The call is used to request data from the database, update existing data, or delete data from the database. The DLI interface provides a standard set of calls that can be used by application programs to interact with the database.