Database Fundamentals Quiz

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What is a database?

A collection of inter-related data used for efficient data retrieval, insertion, and deletion (correct)
A collection of unrelated data used for data analysis
A collection of data used for software development
A collection of data used for data visualization only

What is the purpose of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

To create reports and views from the data
To manage the database and provide an interface for various operations (correct)
To organize data in the form of tables and schemas
To visualize the data in different applications

Which task does a DBMS allow users to perform?

Data Analysis
Data Reporting
Data Definition (correct)
Data Visualization

What does a database provide in the case of multiple users?

Maintains data consistency (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of popular commercial databases mentioned in the text?

MySQL and Oracle (C) Signup and view all the answers

Explain what a database is and provide an example from the text.

A database is a collection of inter-related data used to retrieve, insert, and delete data efficiently. An example from the text is the college database which organizes data about the admin, staff, students, and faculty. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Database Management System (DBMS)?

A software used to manage the database, providing an interface to perform various operations like database creation, storing data, updating data, creating a table, and more. Signup and view all the answers