20 Questions
Who is responsible for maintaining the database?
Data/Database Administrators
What is the purpose of the Logical Design phase in the Systems Development Life Cycle?
To elicit information requirements
Who are the personnel responsible for designing databases and software?
System Developers
What is the deliverable of the Analysis phase in the Systems Development Life Cycle?
Functional system specifications
Which type of database architecture involves personal databases and enterprise applications such as ERP systems and data warehousing implementations?
Multi-tiered client/server database architecture
What is the main function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
To manage data resources like an operating system manages hardware resources
What is the disadvantage of file processing systems that is addressed by the database approach?
Limited data sharing
What does metadata refer to in the context of databases?
Data that describes the properties and context of user data
Which of the following is an advantage of the database approach over file processing systems?
Increased application development productivity
What is the primary purpose of a database in the database environment?
To serve as a storehouse of the data
What is the main function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
To create, maintain, and provide controlled access to user databases
What is the purpose of the Logical Design phase in the Systems Development Life Cycle?
To ensure data consistency and sharing
Who is responsible for maintaining the database in a database environment?
Database administrators (DBAs)
Which type of database architecture involves personal databases and enterprise applications such as ERP systems and data warehousing implementations?
Relational database architecture
What is the disadvantage of file processing systems that is addressed by the database approach?
Limited data sharing
What is the primary responsibility of System Developers in the database environment?
Designing databases and software
In which phase of the Systems Development Life Cycle is the purpose of information requirements elicitation and structuring fulfilled?
Physical Design
What type of database architecture involves personal databases, Two-tier and N-tier Client/Server databases, and enterprise applications like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems?
Multi-tiered client/server database architecture
What is the main purpose of the Deliverable in the Systems Development Life Cycle's Physical Design phase?
Detailed design specifications
Who are the personnel responsible for maintaining the database in the database environment?
Database Administrators
Test your knowledge of database and data concepts including definitions of database, data, information, and metadata. Understand the significance of data in context and the transformation of data into useful information.
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