Common faults of file system data repositories
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What is meant by structural dependence?

  • A condition where data access is unaffected by changes in physical data storage
  • A situation where data representation and manipulation depend on the physical data storage characteristics
  • A data characteristic where changes in the database schema do not affect data access
  • A data characteristic where a change in the database schema affects data access, requiring changes in all access programs (correct)
  • What does 'extensive programming' refer to in the context of a file system data repository?

  • The process of implementing data independence in a file system
  • The complexity involved in data sharing and security in a file system
  • The effort required to maintain structural dependence in a file system
  • The difficulty in making changes to an existing file structure (correct)
  • Which of the following best describes structural independence?

  • A condition where data access is dependent on the physical data storage characteristics
  • A data characteristic where changes in the database schema affect data access, requiring changes in all access programs
  • A data characteristic where a change in the database schema does not affect data access (correct)
  • A situation where data representation and manipulation are independent of the physical data storage characteristics
  • What is meant by data dependence?

    <p>A data condition in which data representation and manipulation are dependent on the physical data storage characteristics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of structural independence over structural dependence?

    <p>Ease of making changes to the existing file structure without extensive programming (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes data independence?

    <p>A condition in which data access is unaffected by changes in the physical data storage characteristics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a data anomaly?

    <p>A situation where inconsistent changes have been made to a database (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of data-entry errors?

    <p>Complex entries made in several different files or recurring frequently in one or more files (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a data integrity problem?

    <p>Entering a nonexistent sales agent's name and phone number into the Customer file (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is structural independence?

    <p>The ability to change the database structure without changing the application programs that access the data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is data dependence?

    <p>The inability to change the database structure without changing the application programs that access the data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is data independence?

    <p>The ability to change data without changing the application programs that access the data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

    <p>To manage the database structure and control access to data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using a DBMS?

    <p>Extensive programming required (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is structural independence in the context of a DBMS?

    <p>The ability to change the database structure without affecting the application programs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is data independence in the context of a DBMS?

    <p>The ability to change the data without affecting the database structure or application programs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between data and information in the context of a database?

    <p>Data is raw facts, and information is the result of processing raw data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of metadata in a database?

    <p>To manage and integrate end-user data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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