60 Questions
Which role is responsible for securing the database system against unauthorized users?
Database administrator
Who determines the format of each data element and the overall database structure?
Database designer
Which role develops computer programs that utilize a database?
Database programmer
What is the main reason why direct database access is usually not feasible for most users?
Complexity of databases
What is the primary responsibility of a database administrator?
Securing the database system
What is the biggest challenge in database design?
Balancing storage and response time
What is the main difference between query languages and general-purpose programming languages?
Syntax
How do database users typically access the database?
Via applications
What do database users do with stored data?
Generate reports
Why is database programming considered a specialized challenge?
Syntax differences
Which of the following best describes data in a database?
Numeric information used for forecasting weather
What is the scope of data in a database?
The amount of data produced and collected
In what format can data be produced in a database?
Numbers, text, images, audio, or video
What is a database system also known as?
Database management system
What is a query in the context of a database?
A request to retrieve or change data in a database
What is a query language?
A specialized programming language for database systems
What is a database application?
Software that helps business users interact with database systems
Where are modern databases typically stored?
On computers
What does the database structure ensure?
Similar data is stored in a standardized manner
What is the function of a database system?
To read and write data in a database
Which of the following is a key requirement for managing large, complex databases shared by many users?
Performance
What is the purpose of authorization in a database system?
To limit access to specific data
How do database systems ensure data security?
By encrypting data and restricting access
What is the purpose of rules in a database system?
To ensure data consistency
What is the purpose of recovery in a database system?
To restore the database to a consistent state without loss of data
What is a transaction in the context of a database system?
A group of queries that must be either completed or rejected as a whole
What is the purpose of a debit-credit transaction in a database system?
To transfer funds from one bank account to another
What is the primary purpose of a file system or spreadsheet in managing small databases?
To maintain fast response times
What is the primary purpose of a database system in managing large, complex databases?
To ensure data consistency
What is the primary advantage of using a database system over a text file or spreadsheet for managing databases?
Data consistency
Which component of a database system ensures that transactions are properly executed and prevents conflicts between concurrent transactions?
Transaction manager
What is the purpose of the log in a database system?
To record all inserts, updates, and deletes processed by the database
Which type of database system is optimized for big data and often has poorly structured or missing information?
NoSQL database
Which database system is ranked first in terms of popularity according to DB-Engines in May 2020?
Oracle Database
What is the purpose of the storage manager in a database system?
To translate query processor instructions into low-level file-system commands
What is the main function of the query processor in a database system?
To interpret queries and create query plans
What is the purpose of the catalog in a database system?
To store metadata about the database
What is the purpose of metadata in a database system?
To store metadata about the database
Which database system is ranked fourth in terms of popularity according to DB-Engines in May 2020?
PostgreSQL
What is the purpose of a relational database system?
To store data in tables, columns, and rows
Which phase of the database design process converts entities, relationships, and attributes into tables, keys, and columns?
Logical design
What is the purpose of an entity in a database?
To represent a person, place, activity, or thing
Which term is synonymous with data independence?
Information independence
What is the purpose of an application programming interface (API) in a database program?
To handle details such as connecting to the database and executing queries
What is the main function of the query processor in a database system?
To process queries and retrieve data from the database
What is the purpose of a key in a database table?
To identify individual rows of a table
What is the primary advantage of using a database system over a text file or spreadsheet for managing databases?
Data independence
Which phase of the database design process specifies database requirements without regard to a specific database system?
Analysis
What is the purpose of the physical design phase in a database system?
To add indexes and specify how tables are organized on storage media
What is the purpose of an ER diagram in the analysis phase of the database design process?
To represent entities, relationships, and attributes
Which of the following statements accurately describes a query language?
A query language is a computer programming language used for writing database queries.
What does the term 'NoSQL' originally mean?
NoSQL originally meant 'does not support SQL'.
Which of the following SQL statements is used to retrieve data from a table?
SELECT
What does the SQL CREATE TABLE statement do?
The SQL CREATE TABLE statement creates a new table.
What does the data type VARCHAR indicate in a database?
VARCHAR indicates a textual value.
What does the data type DECIMAL(10, 3) indicate in a database?
DECIMAL(10, 3) indicates a fractional numeric value.
What is the primary purpose of database design?
The primary purpose of database design is to specify database objects such as tables and columns.
For small, simple databases, how can the database design process be?
The database design process can be informal and unstructured.
What is the scope of data in a database?
The scope of data in a database refers to the range of data stored.
What is the primary advantage of using a database system over a text file or spreadsheet for managing databases?
The primary advantage of using a database system is that it can handle large, complex databases shared by many users.
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