Database Fundamentals Overview

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What is the primary distinction between data and information?

Data does not provide context, whereas information does. (correct)
Information cannot be processed, but data can.
Data is organized, while information is not.
Information is a collection of unorganized facts.

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

Height measurements of students.
Sales figures from a quarter.
Population statistics of a city.
Customer feedback on a new product. (correct)

How is a database defined?

An unstructured repository of information.
An organized collection of structured information. (correct)
A collection of random images and files.
A compilation of various data types in a single file.

What type of information would be considered sufficient for decision-making?

Organized and processed data that provides insights. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a database includes programs used to manage database operations?

Software (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best illustrates data?

A collection of sales figures for a specific month. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a collection of related records called in a database?

Table (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which command in Data Manipulation Language (DML) is used to modify data in a record?

UPDATE (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does information differ from data?

Information is created from organized data. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about quantitative data is accurate?

It strictly concerns measurements and numerical values. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does a database dictionary help with in a database system?

Control and coordination of data usage (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a typical use of information?

Enabling quick decision-making. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes DML?

Commands for manipulating database data (C) Signup and view all the answers

In database terminology, what is a field?

Detailed information about a specific item (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately defines a database?

A collection of related tables (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the SELECT command in DML?

To retrieve data from a table (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of data integrity?

Ensures data is both correct and consistent (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes NoSQL databases from relational databases?

They are better suited for large or fast-moving data that may not fit into tables (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which SQL statement is used to remove records from a table?

DELETE (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of a Database Administrator (DBA) regarding data security?

Creates and enforces data access permissions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of NoSQL database?

Microsoft SQL Server (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Data and Information

Data is unorganized facts without context or meaning, like raw numbers, text, images, and recordings
Information is organized and processed data with context which enables decision-making
A single customer's sale is data, but the most popular dish is information

What is a Database

A database is an organized collection of information stored electronically in a computer system

Components of a Database

Hardware: Physical devices like computers and hard drives
Software: Programs for managing and controlling the database, including the database software itself, operating system, network software, and applications
Data: Raw facts and information, including database dictionaries that document and manage data usage
Procedures: Instructions for database setup and daily operations
Database Access Language: A language like SQL for accessing, updating, and deleting data

Key Database Terms

Fields: Detailed information about events, people, objects, and transactions
Record: A collection of related fields
Table: A collection of related records with a unique table name
Database: A collection of related tables

Data Manipulation and DML

Data manipulation: The process of adjusting and controlling database data
DML (Data Manipulation Language): A language for manipulating data, with commands like SELECT, UPDATE, INSERT, and DELETE
SELECT: Retrieves rows from a table
UPDATE: Modifies data in records
INSERT: Adds records to a table
DELETE: Removes records from a table

Data Security and Integrity

Data security: Protecting data from unauthorized access
Data integrity: Ensuring data accuracy and consistency
Procedures, rules, and constraints like primary, secondary, and foreign keys help maintain data integrity

Database Types

Relational: Organizes data in tables with relationships
NoSQL: Developed as an alternative to traditional relational databases, useful for large, fast-moving data
Relational Database (SQL) Types: MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server
NoSQL Database Types: MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, Couchbase
Graph Database Types: Neo4j, OrientDB, ArangoDB
Document-Oriented Database Types: MongoDB, CouchDB
Key-Value Store Types: Redis, Amazon DynamoDB, Riak
Wide-Value Store Types: Apache Cassandra, Google's Bigtable, HBase