Data and Database Basics

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What is a database?

A collection of inter-related data used to retrieve, insert, and delete information efficiently (correct)
A software used to manage the database
A collection of names, telephone numbers, and addresses
A tool for organizing data in the form of tables, schema, views, and reports

What is a Database Management System (DBMS)?

A tool for organizing data in the form of tables, schema, views, and reports
A collection of inter-related data used to retrieve, insert, and delete information efficiently
A software used to manage the database for example: MySQL, Oracle (correct)
A collection of names, telephone numbers, and addresses

Which statement accurately describes why a database is necessary?

Manages large amounts of data (correct)
Organizes data in the form of tables, schema, views, and reports
Stores and manages a large amount of data on a daily basis
Provides an interface to perform various operations like database creation, storing data, updating data

What are the characteristics of a database management system (DBMS)?

Provides protection and security to the database (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a database?

To manage large amounts of data on a daily basis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Define data and give an example of it?

Data is a collection of information. An example of data includes names, telephone numbers, and addresses of people we know. Signup and view all the answers

What is a database and provide an example?

A database is a collection of inter-related data used to retrieve, insert, and delete data efficiently. An example is the college database which organizes data about the admin, staff, students, and faculty. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Database Management System (DBMS) and provide examples?

A Database Management System is a software used to manage the database. Examples include MySQL, Oracle, and MS SQL server. Signup and view all the answers

Give two functions of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

DBMS provides an interface to perform operations like database creation, storing data, updating data, creating a table, and it also provides protection, security, and maintains data consistency. Signup and view all the answers

Name two reasons why a database is necessary according to the text?

According to the text, a database is necessary to manage large amounts of data and to ensure accuracy through built-in constraints and checks. Signup and view all the answers