Data Management and File Systems
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What is the smallest piece of data that a computer can recognize?

  • A record
  • A character (correct)
  • A byte
  • A field

Which language requires programmers to specify both what needs to be done and how to do it?

  • Assembly language
  • 4th generation language
  • Natural language
  • 3rd generation language (correct)

What is the primary disadvantage of having numerous files in a file system?

  • Difficulties in system administration (correct)
  • Inability to store data
  • Increased data redundancy
  • Files cannot be modified

What action must be taken to change the structure of a single field in a file system?

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What defines a logically connected set of one or more fields describing an entity?

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What allows users to specify what must be done without detailing how it should be accomplished?

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Which of the following is considered a collection of related records?

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What is the main purpose of critiquing the file system method of data management?

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What is a primary limitation of file system data management regarding security features?

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What does structural dependence in a file system imply for application programs?

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Which of the following is a consequence of data dependence in file systems?

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Why might it be difficult to create a customer phone directory from the CUSTOMER file as designed?

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What issue arises from including the area code within the phone number field in a file system?

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What primary benefit does a Database Management System (DBMS) provide concerning data management?

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What is a common problem associated with the structural dependence in file systems?

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Which function is NOT a responsibility of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

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Which of the following accurately describes the complexity of system administration in file systems?

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How does a properly designed database minimize data inconsistency?

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During the planning phase of database development, which aspect is critically assessed to support organizational goals?

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What reporting flexibility is often lacking in traditional file systems?

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What is a key outcome of improved data access through a DBMS?

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In which phase of database development is the detailed system specification created?

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Which of the following statements best describes the role of data transformation in a database?

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What does a DBMS help achieve by promoting better data sharing?

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What is the primary benefit of using descriptive field names such as CUS_RENEW_DATE over REN?

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Which issue is highlighted regarding the CUSTOMER file's current structure?

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What does the prefix 'CUS' in field names signify?

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Why is it advised to avoid excessively long field names like CUSTOMER_INSURANCE_RENEW_DATE?

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How does the lack of unique identifiers in the CUSTOMER file impact data retrieval?

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Which statement best represents the overall design philosophy recommended for data files and databases?

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What is one of the pitfalls associated with naming conventions as mentioned in the context?

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Which of the following practices is emphasized for improving the structure of the CUSTOMER file?

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What characterizes a single-user database?

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What is a key feature of a data warehouse database?

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Which type of database is best suited for a situation where many users need access across several departments in an organization?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding operational databases?

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How would you describe a multiuser database?

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What distinguishes a centralized database from a distributed database?

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What is a primary function of the DBMS in relation to a query?

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What is the term for the answer provided by a DBMS in response to a query?

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What is the primary purpose of procedures within a database system environment?

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How does a data dictionary aid in DBMS functionality?

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Which function of a DBMS involves converting user-entered data into appropriate structures?

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What advantage does a DBMS provide concerning structural changes in a database?

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What role does data storage management play within a DBMS?

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Why is data abstraction an important feature of a DBMS?

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What is an example of how DBMS handles data format differences between countries?

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What does the term 'data dependency' refer to in the context of a DBMS?

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Flashcards

Database Query

A specific request for data manipulation sent to a DBMS, such as reading or updating data.

Query Result Set

The answer sent back by the DBMS to an application in response to a query.

Operational Database

A type of database designed for supporting a company's daily operations, often used for transactional activities.

Data Warehouse Database

A database designed to store data for generating information to support tactical or strategic decisions.

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Single-User Database

Supports only one user at a time, typically used on personal computers.

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Multiuser Database

Supports multiple users at a time, allowing simultaneous access to data.

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Centralized Database

A database with data stored in a single location.

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Distributed Database

A database with data distributed across different physical locations.

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DBMS (Database Management System)

A software system that allows users to create, maintain, and access a database. It acts as an intermediary between the user and the actual data.

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Database

A collection of related data organized in a structured way. It allows for efficient storage, retrieval, and manipulation of data.

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Database Design

The process of designing and implementing a database to meet specific needs. It involves planning, analyzing, and designing the database structure.

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Data Integrity

Ensuring that the data in the database is accurate, consistent, and reliable. It involves implementing rules and constraints to prevent errors.

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Data Security Management

The capability of the DBMS to control access to data based on user permissions. This ensures that only authorized users can access specific information.

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Improved Data Sharing

The ability to share data across multiple applications or users. This enables collaboration and reduces redundancy of data.

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Better Data Integration

Having a consistent view of the organization's data across different systems and departments. This helps to eliminate inconsistencies and improve decision-making.

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Improved Data Access

The DBMS makes it easier to quickly retrieve information from the database, enabling efficient analysis and decision-making.

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Character

The smallest unit of data a computer can recognize. It can be a letter, number, or symbol, and requires 1 byte of storage.

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Record

A collection of related data fields that describes a person, place, or thing.

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File

A collection of related records.

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Field

A group of characters that has a specific meaning and is used to store data.

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3rd Generation Languages (3GL)

Programming languages that require programmers to specify both what to do and how to do it.

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4th Generation Languages (4GL)

Programming languages that allow users to specify what needs to be done without detailing how it should be done.

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System Administration Problem

The difficulty of managing numerous files in a file system environment.

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File Structure Modification Problem

The complexity of making changes to an existing file structure, requiring separate programs for each step.

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Structural Dependence

A characteristic of a file system where the access to a file is dependent on its structure, meaning any change to the file structure necessitates modifications to all programs that access it.

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Data Dependence

A characteristic of a file system where the access to data within a file is dependent on its data characteristics, meaning any change to the data characteristics (like changing a field's data type) requires modifications to all programs that access it.

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File System Data Management Limitations

The limitations of a file system in handling data, including difficulties in programming security features, ad-hoc querying, system administration, making changes to structures, and inadequate security measures.

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Structural and Data Dependency Problems

A problem that occurs when a file system exhibits structural and data dependence, making the system inflexible and difficult to adapt to changing requirements.

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Field Definitions for Data Flexibility

The process of breaking down a field into its component parts to improve data flexibility and enable more efficient reporting.

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Component Field Definitions

A specific type of field definition where a field is divided into its component parts, allowing for more flexible and efficient data access and reporting.

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Ad Hoc Query Capabilities

The ability to access and retrieve data in a way that is not dependent on the predefined structure of the data, allowing for flexible and ad-hoc queries.

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File System's Lack of Ad Hoc Query Capabilities

The lack of ad hoc query capabilities in a file system, making it challenging to retrieve data in a flexible and unrestricted manner.

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Database Procedures

Rules and instructions that govern the design and use of the database system. They enforce standards for data management, business processes, and data audits.

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Database Data

A collection of facts or raw information stored in a database. It forms the core content of the database.

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Data Dictionary Management

A component of the DBMS that stores metadata, which is information about the database itself, including data elements, their relationships, and constraints.

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Data Storage Management

A function that handles the complex structures and mechanisms required to store data effectively and efficiently, relieving users of the technical burden.

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Data Transformation and Presentation

The ability of the DBMS to transform data into different formats and presentations, ensuring consistency across diverse user needs.

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Date Format Management

The DBMS interprets data entered using various formats and ensures that the correct data structure is used for different countries or regions.

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Data Integration

The ability to access data from multiple sources, including databases, spreadsheets, and other applications, creating a unified view of information.

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Field Naming Prefixes

Using specific prefixes in field names to identify their source file, like 'CUS' for the CUSTOMER file.

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Self-Documenting Field Names

Descriptive field names like 'CUS_RENEW_DATE' tell you exactly what data they hold, making the database easier to understand.

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Unique Record Identifier

A unique identifier field for each customer record, such as a CUS_ACCOUNT number, making it easier to find specific customer information.

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Data Redundancy

Repeating the same data in multiple places, making updates and maintenance more difficult and potentially inconsistent.

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Data Sourcing Difficulty

A problem that occurs when it's difficult to find the target data due to unclear organization or lack of unique identifiers.

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Descriptive Field Names

Using meaningful and descriptive field names improves the readability and understanding of the data.

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Field Name Length Restrictions

Limiting field names to a specific length to avoid exceeding the capacity of the database or software.

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Study Notes

Database Management System (DBMS)

  • A DBMS is software used to manage data in a database
  • It handles data generation, storage, and retrieval effectively
  • Enables data to be shared by multiple applications and users
  • Integrates diverse user views of data into a single repository

Data vs. Information

  • Data are raw facts
  • Information is the result of processing data to understand its meaning
  • Processing data can range from simple organization to complex statistical models
  • Accurate data is necessary for timely and useful information

Introduction to DBMS

  • Efficient data management often requires a computer database
  • A database is a system holding integrated records and metadata (data about data)

Database Management System (DBMS) Diagram

  • Shows the interaction between end users and the database structure
  • End users request data through application programs processed by the DBMS
  • DBMS manages the database structure (metadata, Customers, Invoices, Products)

Database System Environment

  • Involves hardware, software, people, procedures, and data
  • Includes analysts, programmers, database designers, database administrators, and end users
  • Procedures and standards govern data design and use
  • Hardware includes computers, storage devices, network components

Database (DB): Why?

  • Optimizes data management and transforms data into information
  • Helps in decision-making
  • Proper database design avoids data redundancy and ensures data integrity
  • Data accuracy and verifiability are crucial for avoiding errors and poor decisions

Functions of DBMS/DB Systems

  • Stores data and related items (forms, reports)
  • Hides complexity of relational DB models from users
  • Facilitates data transformation and presentation
  • Implements data integrity and security (access, privacy, backup/restoration)

Database (DB): How?

  • Planning and Analysis:
    • Understanding organizational goals
    • Assessing existing hardware, software, data, and procedures
  • Identifying database needs and user characteristics
  • Defining DB system requirements and functionality

Database (DB): Design

  • From conceptual to detailed system specifications
  • Creating the database

Role of the DBMS

  • Enables data sharing among multiple applications or users
  • Integrates diverse user views of data into a single repository
  • Enhances and facilitates data management

Advantages of the DBMS

  • Improved data sharing among end users
  • Better data integration, understanding company performance
  • Minimized data inconsistency, ensuring consistent data across systems

Types of Databases

  • Single-user database: Supports only one user at a time
  • Multiuser database: Supports multiple users simultaneously
  • Workgroup database: Supports small numbers of users within a specific department
  • Enterprise database: Supports many users across an organization

Operational Database

  • Primarily supports day-to-day operations
  • Encompasses activities like scheduling, registration. , transactions

Data Warehouse Database

  • Primarily focuses on storing data for generating decision-making information.
  • Data often needs extensive manipulation

Why Database Design is Important

  • Meets all user requirements, structure, management and efficient performance
  • Proper design is necessary for reliable and consistent operations
  • Poor design can introduce errors and hinder effective decision-making

Database: User-Centered

  • User needs are prioritized over system problems
  • Easy instructions, error messages, contextual help are important for user success
  • User is the master of software and hardware

Files and File Systems

  • Were historically used for data management
  • Manual system, logical relations were key, but difficult managing large datasets

Problems with File System Data Management

  • Extensive programming, non-flexible
  • Complex administration, difficult to modify existing structures
  • No ad-hoc query capabilities
  • Limited security and data integrity enforcement

Structural and Data Dependence

  • File access is directly linked to file structure
  • Changes to the structure affect all associated programs
  • Changes to data elements impact all programs that use them.

Field Definitions

  • Specific data components in data files, each with specific meanings or uses
  • Example: Customer Name, Phone Number, Address

Field Naming Conventions

  • Field names should be descriptive
  • Consistency within the database is necessary

Data Redundancy

  • Data is needlessly duplicated in multiple locations
  • Data inconsistency issues arise when changes are not made everywhere
  • Difficult to maintain data accuracy across systems.

Data Integrity

  • Data is consistent and correct
  • Problems such as data entry errors and omissions affect data integrity
  • Procedures are necessary for data quality and integrity management

The Database System Environment

  • Multiple components such as hardware, software, and people ensure database functionality
  • Hardware: physical equipment(computers, storage)
  • Software: operating system, DBMS, applications
  • People; various users like analysts, programmers, DBAs and end users
  • Procedures ensure consistent operation and efficient use of the system.
  • Data: raw material stored and managed within the system

DBMS Functions

  • Data dictionary management: central repository of data definitions.
  • Data Storage Management: Creates structures, supports data access, management, handling various types of data
  • Data Transformation and Presentation: Adjusts data to meet user needs and specifications
  • Security Management: Controls database access and data privacy
  • Multiuser access control: Enforces security in concurrent use

###Additional Features

  • Database Access Language and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
  • Database Communication Interfaces (APIs) allows database communication with applications on the network.

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