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Which type of database is described as a recent application in the text?

Numeric Databases

Textual Databases

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Multimedia Databases (correct)

What is the main focus of the first part of the book mentioned in the text?

Traditional Applications (correct)

Data Warehouses

Real-time and Active Databases

Mobile databases

Which type of database is NOT mentioned in the text as a recent application?

Real-time and Active Databases

Data Warehouses

Mobile databases

Biological and Genome Databases (correct)

What are the main characteristics of the Database Approach according to the text?

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Which historical development is related to database technology?

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Overview of Database Types and Applications

Copyrighted material from Ramez Elmasri and Shamkant B. Navathe, 2016
Chapter 1 outlines types of databases and database applications
Basic definitions and typical DBMS functionality explained
Example of a database provided (UNIVERSITY)
Main characteristics of the database approach discussed
Various types of database users identified
Advantages of using the database approach highlighted
Historical development of database technology covered
Extending database capabilities explained
Traditional applications and more recent applications listed
Examples of recent applications include multimedia, GIS, biological databases, data warehouses, mobile databases, and real-time databases
First part of the book focuses on traditional applications, followed by a description of recent applications.

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Test your knowledge of databases and database users with this quiz. Explore the types of databases and database applications, basic definitions, typical DBMS functionality, and example databases like a university database. Gain insights into the main characteristics of the database approach, types of database users, and the advantages of using databases.