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What is the primary purpose of data visualization?
How are data marts different from data warehouses?
What allows for historical comparisons in a data warehouse?
Which characteristic is NOT true about NFTs?
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What is one function of a data warehouse?
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What does the 'Volume' in the 4Vs Framework of Big Data refer to?
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Which type of database is known for its ability to handle unstructured data?
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Which statement about NoSQL databases is true?
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What is a characteristic of Blockchain technology?
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What is the primary difference between data and information?
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Which of the following best distinguishes Cryptocurrencies from NFTs?
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Which of the following best describes a relational database?
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How do cloud relational databases typically price their services?
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What is a key feature of distributed databases?
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What role does a database management system (DBMS) serve?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason to use a database for data management?
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Which of the following is an example of a Non-Relational Database?
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What is considered the highest level of understanding according to the information hierarchy?
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In what way does data integrity get violated?
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Which of the following defines 'knowledge' in the context of data and information?
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Which component of information systems directly handles data?
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What is the primary function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
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Which data type is commonly associated with tuition amounts charged in a database?
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What does the logical view of data refer to in a database?
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Which SQL operation creates a subset of records that meet specific criteria?
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Which DBMS example is known for its capability to handle high volumes of transactions and large databases?
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What is the purpose of the 'Join' operation in relational databases?
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In terms of data management, what does the term 'Project' refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT a storage requirement to consider when designing a database?
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What is one of the main benefits of a data warehouse?
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What does data mining primarily aim to do?
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What is knowledge management (KM) focused on?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between data, information, and knowledge?
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What is a primary role of a database management system (DBMS)?
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Which of the following describes a characteristic of big data?
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How does business intelligence utilize mined data?
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What is the difference between a primary key and a foreign key?
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Study Notes
Data, Information, and Knowledge
- Data: Raw facts without context or intent. Can be quantitative (numeric) or qualitative (descriptive). Data by itself is not useful.
- Information: Data given context and is more specific.
- Knowledge: Information aggregated and analyzed to make decisions, set policies, and spark innovation.
- Wisdom: Combination of knowledge and experience which improves decision making. May take years to develop.
Database
- An organized collection of related information used to generate knowledge for decision making purposes.
- Example: A university transcript database may contain information on students, classes taken, and grades received.
Database Design: Data Types
- Field Name: Identifies a column in a database table. Example: "Student Name" or "Tuition Amount Charged."
- Field Data Type: Determines the kind of data that can be stored in a field.
- Field Storage Limit: Maximum number of characters or bytes allowed in a field. Keep field storage as small as possible to optimize database performance.
Database Management Systems (DBMS)
- Software for creating, storing, organizing, and accessing data from a database.
- Uses SQL (Structured Query Language) to analyze and manipulate relational data.
- Separates the logical and physical views of data.
- Logical View: How end users view data.
- Physical View: How data are actually structured and organized (computer view).
- Examples of DBMS: Microsoft Access, D B 2, Oracle Database, Microsoft S Q L Server.
Human Resources Database: Multiple Views
- A database can be viewed differently by various users depending on their needs.
- Different views allow for tailored access to specific data without compromising the database's integrity.
How a Relational DBMS Works
- Select: Creates a subset of all records meeting specified criteria.
- Join: Combines relational tables to present more information than available from individual tables (databases).
- Project: Creates a subset consisting of columns in a table. Allows users to create new tables containing only desired information.
The Challenge of Big Data
- Big Data refers to massively large, unstructured, and semi-structured data sets that traditional data processing technologies struggle to analyze.
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4Vs Framework:
- Volume: The size or scale of the data.
- Variety: Different forms of data.
- Veracity: Trustworthiness of the data.
- Velocity: Frequency of incoming data.
- Requires new technologies and tools to manage effectively.
Non-Relational Databases (“NoSQL”)
- Scale better than Relational Databases, often on multiple machines or even data centers.
- Handle large datasets that are not easily organized into tables, columns, and rows.
- Use more flexible data models that don't require extensive structuring.
- Can manage unstructured data such as social media and graphics.
- Examples: Amazon’s Simple D B, MetLife’s Mongo D B
Cloud Databases and Distributed Databases
- Cloud Relational Database Engines: Provided by cloud computing services, pricing based on usage. Popular among small or medium-sized businesses. Example: Amazon Relational Database Service.
- Distributed Databases: Data stored in multiple physical locations. Example: Google’s Spanner cloud service.
Blockchain
- Distributed database of transactions operating on a network without central authority.
- Maintains a constantly growing list of records called "blocks."
- Once recorded, blocks cannot be changed, enhancing security.
- Reduces transaction processing costs.
- Used in cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin) and NFTs.
Cryptocurrency and NFT
- Cryptocurrency: "Fungible," meaning they are tradeable and equal in value. Can be divided into smaller parts.
- NFT: Non-Fungible Token, acts as a digital signature, making each NFT unique. Can't be exchanged for or equal to another NFT. Cannot be divided.
Finding Value in Data: Business Intelligence
- Business Intelligence: Tools for obtaining useful information from internal and external systems and Big Data.
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Key Business Intelligence Techniques:
- Data Visualization: Graphical representation of data (charts, graphs, maps) to summarize and provide intuitive insights.
- Data Warehouses: Centralized storage for data extracted from multiple organizational databases. Allows for analysis and comparisons over time.
- Data Mining: Automated process for analyzing data to identify patterns, trends, and associations.
- Knowledge Management: Process of capturing, indexing, and storing company knowledge.
Data Warehouse
- Data Warehouse: Extracts data from one or more organizational databases and stores it for analysis.
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Key Characteristics of Data Warehouses:
- Data is time-stamped for comparisons over time.
- Data is standardized for consistency.
- Data marts: Smaller subsets of data warehouses for specific business problems.
Data Warehouse Benefits
- Helps organizations understand and manage their data better.
- Provides a centralized view of data to identify inconsistencies.
- Leads to higher quality data for improved business decisions.
- Allows for analysis across multiple time periods.
- Enables the use of tools to combine data and gain deeper insights.
Data Mining
- Automated analysis of data to discover previously unknown trends, patterns, and associations.
- Improves business decision-making.
- Business Intelligence: Uses mined data for analysis to gain a competitive advantage.
- Business Analytics: Uses internal company data to improve business processes and practices.
- Privacy Concerns: Easier to combine dissimilar data sources, which can reveal confidential information.
Knowledge Management (KM)
- Capturing, indexing, and storing company knowledge systematically.
- Aims to prevent knowledge loss, promote collaboration, and leverage intellectual assets.
Summary
- Differentiated between data, information, and knowledge.
- Described databases and their key components.
- Explained how relational databases organize data.
- Introduced non-relational databases and their advantages.
- Described database management systems (DBMS) and their role.
- Explored tools for extracting business intelligence from data.
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This quiz explores the definitions and distinctions between data, information, knowledge, and wisdom. It also covers the fundamentals of databases, including their design and data types. Test your understanding of these concepts and their applications in decision-making.
