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CSEN 2301 Fundamentals of Computing Quiz 3

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What is a database defined as?

An organized collection of data or information that cannot be accessed
An organized collection of data or information that can be accessed, updated, and managed (correct)
A collection of data or information that cannot be managed
A collection of data or information without organizing

What is a crucial property of the hardware in a database management system?

High-resolution video display
Microphone
High speed, large capacity disk to store data (correct)
Printer

What acts as an interface between a database application and the database?

DBMS (correct)
The user
Data
SQL

Which type of database management system is exemplified by organizing customer data in separate folders within filing cabinets?

Hierarchical database management system (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following functions cannot be performed by a database?

Analyzing code (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an incorrect network topology?

P2P (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a database management system?

To store and manage data efficiently (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using a database to store customer data?

It enables faster data retrieval and manipulation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a DBMS in relation to data security?

To manage stored data and provide security measures (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a database and a file system?

A database is organized, while a file system is unorganized (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using a DBMS to manage data?

It allows for faster data retrieval and manipulation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a database application?

To interact with the database to perform specific tasks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a hierarchical database management system?

It is more suitable for organizing data in a tree-like structure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a database management system in relation to data storage?

To store and manage data efficiently (A) Signup and view all the answers