10 Questions
What is a major problem with data duplication?
Leads to waste of space and maintenance headaches
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the database approach?
Increased data redundancy
Which requirement is essential for the database approach?
A database management system (DBMS)
What is a key function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
Managing data resources like an operating system manages hardware
Which of the following is a risk associated with the database approach?
Data security concerns
What type of graphical model shows the high-level entities for the organization and their relationships?
Enterprise Data Model
What type of relationship exists between one customer and many orders?
One-to-many
What is the purpose of special columns in the Pine Valley Furniture Company Access DB tables?
To provide links between tables
What is an example of a factor to consider when implementing a relational database?
The number of records involved
What is the 'Update' function in a database application?
Modify current database data
This quiz covers the introduction to databases, including definitions of data, database, information, and metadata, as well as the difference between raw data and summarized information.
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