Cloud Databases Overview

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What is the main purpose of a cloud-based database solution?

Providing easy access to traditional DBMS interfaces

Focusing on data definition and querying only

Enabling efficient resource allocation in the cloud (correct)

Eliminating the need for client-server architecture

How do DaaS services typically differ from traditional DBMS interfaces?

DaaS services offer direct SQL access to data

DaaS services utilize common APIs for data access (correct)

DaaS services do not support multitenancy

DaaS services provide interactive user interfaces

Why might an organization with valuable data choose to use DaaS?

To offer access to others using common APIs (correct)

To increase the complexity of data definitions

To reduce scalability and high availability

To limit access to their valuable data

What is a key characteristic of client-server architecture?

Decentralized computing model with servers and clients Signup and view all the answers

How does a DDBMS differ from traditional database management systems?

DDBMS enables efficient management of geographically distributed data Signup and view all the answers

In what way does a cloud database differ in terms of cost of ownership compared to a traditional company database?

Cost of ownership is potentially lower with cloud databases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cloud databases?

They have a fixed physical location for the database servers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Database as a Service (DBaaS) and Data as a Service (DaaS)?

DBaaS provides a fully managed database service, while DaaS focuses on data storage and retrieval. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of a client-server architecture, which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the server?

Rendering the user interface for the client application. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of data warehouse data, but NOT operational database data?

Data is aggregated and summarized for analytical purposes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) process in a data warehousing environment?

To extract data from operational databases, transform it into a suitable format, and load it into the data warehouse. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for decision support databases, as mentioned in the text?

The database schema must support complex, non-normalized data representations. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes Database as a Service (DBaaS)?

DBaaS provides a full database management system accessible over the internet, allowing developers to focus on application logic rather than database administration. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cloud-based database solutions, what is the primary distinction between Data as a Service (DaaS) and Database as a Service (DBaaS)?

DaaS manages the data, while DBaaS manages the database infrastructure. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a cloud-based database solution that differentiates it from a traditional on-premises database?

The client organization does not need to be concerned about the underlying hardware and software used to support the database. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of a client-server architecture for a cloud-based database solution, which of the following best describes the role of the client organization?

The client organization focuses on application development and data management, while the cloud provider handles the infrastructure. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the characteristics of data in a Data Warehouse compared to an Operational Database?

Data in a Data Warehouse is historical and time-variant, while data in an Operational Database is current and time-invariant. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the advantage of using a cloud-based database solution over an on-premises database?

Cloud-based database solutions free the client organization from costs associated with acquiring and maintaining the infrastructure, as well as daily maintenance tasks. Signup and view all the answers

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