Database Chapter 1: Introduction

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What is a major problem with data duplication?

  • Requires more sophisticated programming techniques
  • Simplifies data retrieval processes
  • Leads to waste of space and maintenance headaches (correct)
  • Ensures data integrity across applications

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the database approach?

  • Improved data sharing
  • Improved data quality
  • Program-data independence
  • Increased data redundancy (correct)

Which requirement is essential for the database approach?

  • Individual data maintenance by each programmer
  • A database management system (DBMS) (correct)
  • Non-standard file formats
  • Each application program needs its own processing routines

What is a key function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

<p>Managing data resources like an operating system manages hardware (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk associated with the database approach?

<p>Data security concerns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of graphical model shows the high-level entities for the organization and their relationships?

<p>Enterprise Data Model (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of relationship exists between one customer and many orders?

<p>One-to-many (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of special columns in the Pine Valley Furniture Company Access DB tables?

<p>To provide links between tables (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a factor to consider when implementing a relational database?

<p>The number of records involved (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Update' function in a database application?

<p>Modify current database data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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