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)?

    <p>Provides protection and security to the database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a database?

    <p>To manage large amounts of data on a daily basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define data and give an example of it?

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

    What is a database and provide an example?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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