CETS 468 Database Management

<p>Robotics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Computer Technology and Communications Technology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a user interface for interacting with a database (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To manage the inventory of materials (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IT transitioned from a specialized field used in a few sectors, to an essential aspect of everyday life, with computers and software playing prominent roles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Database Management System (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marketing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved communication between departments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recording the materials used on the project (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system can be decomposed into components (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marketing strategy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps in making decisions based on accurate information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data is raw facts, while information is processed and interpreted data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that the components work together effectively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Difficulty in accessing the site due to terrain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analyzing financial data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is very cost-effective for surveying large areas. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows for the analysis and visualization of spatially referenced data. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can automatically define dimensions in a drawing. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lack of access to modern technology. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It involves the acquisition of data without direct contact. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both GIS and Remote Sensing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create and manage databases for storing project data. (A), To automate tasks and processes to improve efficiency. (B), To facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders. (C), To analyze project data and generate reports for decision-making. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Statistical analysis of market trends. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social media platforms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A message has a specific format, content, sender, and receiver. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To organize and analyze engineering data to support decision-making. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system is always composed of at least two interconnected elements. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides a comprehensive platform for managing all aspects of the project. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>These jobs are all affected by technological advancements and changing demands. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traditional methods struggle to achieve the necessary level of accuracy and speed in data analysis. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IT eliminates the need for physical prototypes, reducing both time and expense. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using computer models to explore different design options and test their feasibility. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>CAD allows for the creation of detailed drawings that are easier to understand and communicate. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IT has significantly impacted the specific skills required for civil engineering jobs, demanding greater tech proficiency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create designs that are aesthetically pleasing and visually appealing to clients. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Civil engineers must consider the interaction of multiple physical forces and phenomena, which is complex and often challenging. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

IT refers to technologies that produce, manipulate, store, and communicate information.

Technology related to computers for processing and storing data.

Technologies that enable communication over distances, e.g., networking.

Use of IT tools to design, analyze, and manage civil projects.

IT evolved from a niche term in the 1960s to essential in everyday life.

The difference in earnings based on skill levels; high skills lead to high wages.

IT helps manage complexity in civil engineering through data modeling and analysis.

Creating a 3D computer model of a design for testing.

Software that assists engineers in the design process, producing models rapidly.

CAD optimizes designs, increases productivity, and enhances detail in documentation.

The process of ensuring the correctness of a design model.

Manual methods often fail in timely verification and accuracy of designs.

The process of representing real-world data structures for analysis and design.

An interactive drawing system for creating 2D and 3D designs.

Flat representations of objects using height and width.

Three-dimensional representations with height, width, and depth.

A system for managing and analyzing spatial data.

Studying phenomena from satellites or air without contact.

The arrangement of natural and artificial physical features of an area.

Difficulties faced in surveying, like site conditions and equipment transport.

Maps created with topographic details and elevation data.

A project management tool for planning and analysis in IT.

Includes project management, standardization, and user interface development.

A system that manages and communicates information effectively.

Includes hardware, software, data, people, and processes.

A structured communication that contains content, sender, and receiver.

A collection of related elements that function together.

Helps in planning, monitoring, and controlling projects effectively.

Evaluating time and cost efficiency in project management.

Software used to store, retrieve, and manage data.

Create, Read, Update, Delete - basic functions of DBMS.

MS Access, MySQL Database, Oracle Database are popular DBMS examples.

Data can be organized using tables, rows, and columns for easy access.

DBMS acts as the interface between users and the database.

The process of breaking a system into components or subsystems.

Includes hardware, software, stored data, personnel, and procedures.

The practice of organizing and maintaining data integrity while facilitating sharing across an organization.

Data management in construction organizes tasks like time, cost, quality, and materials.

Facts or information retained in a system for future access or processing.

A systematic collection of data that organizes information for easy access.

How system components communicate and function together within a suprasystem.