12 Questions
What is the primary advantage of using the database approach according to the text?
Controlling redundancy in data storage and development efforts
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a fundamental consideration when building a database?
Optimization: How can the database be optimized for maximum performance?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an advantage of the database approach?
Providing a centralized data management system
What is the purpose of the 'physical organization' consideration when building a database?
Specifying where data should be physically located
Which of the following is NOT listed as a fundamental entity in the 'example of a simple database' shown in the text?
CLASSROOM
What is the primary purpose of 'providing storage structures (e.g. indexes) for efficient query processing' according to the text?
To enable efficient retrieval of data from the database
What is the primary role of a database administrator (DBA)?
To direct all activities related to an organization's database
What is the advantage of using a database approach compared to traditional data management?
A pool of related data is shared by multiple application programs
Which term refers to a field or set of fields that uniquely identifies a record in a database?
Primary key
What is the purpose of a database management system (DBMS)?
To provide an interface between the database and its users/applications
Which term refers to a general class of people, places, or things for which data is collected and stored in a database?
Entity
What is a key advantage of using a multiple-user database system compared to a single-user database?
Allows dozens or hundreds of people to access the same database simultaneously
Test your knowledge on database concepts such as controlling redundancy, data sharing, access restriction, and storage structures. This quiz covers entities like students, courses, sections, departments, instructors, and advantages of using the database approach.
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