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What is the main purpose of a database?
What is the main purpose of a database?
- To store unorganized and unstructured data
- To support the activities of a particular organization (correct)
- To perform calculations on data
- To manage data files in a computer system
What is the difference between data and information?
What is the difference between data and information?
- Data is processed, while information is unprocessed
- Data is used for calculations, while information is used for storage
- Data is structured, while information is unstructured
- Data is raw and unorganized, while information is processed and meaningful (correct)
What is a traditional file system concept?
What is a traditional file system concept?
- A system for supporting the activities of an organization
- A system for managing data files in a computer system (correct)
- A software for performing calculations on data
- A shared collection of related data
What is the function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
What is the function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
Why are databases designed to meet the information needs of an organization?
Why are databases designed to meet the information needs of an organization?
Database is a shared collection of unrelated data used to support the activities of a particular organization
Database is a shared collection of unrelated data used to support the activities of a particular organization
Information is the result of combining, comparing, and performing calculations on data
Information is the result of combining, comparing, and performing calculations on data
A file management system is a software that manages the data files in a computer system
A file management system is a software that manages the data files in a computer system
Databases are not designed to meet the information needs of an organization
Databases are not designed to meet the information needs of an organization
Data are processed, interpreted, organized, structured or presented so as to make them meaningful or useful, they are called information
Data are processed, interpreted, organized, structured or presented so as to make them meaningful or useful, they are called information
Study Notes
Database Fundamentals
- The main purpose of a database is to support the activities of an organization by providing a shared collection of data.
Data vs. Information
- Data refers to a collection of unrelated facts and figures.
- Information is the result of combining, comparing, and performing calculations on data, making it meaningful and useful.
Traditional File System Concept
- A traditional file system concept is a software that manages data files in a computer system, also known as a file management system.
Database Management System (DBMS)
- The function of a Database Management System (DBMS) is to manage and facilitate access to the data stored in a database.
Purpose of Database Design
- Databases are designed to meet the information needs of an organization by providing a structured and organized collection of data.
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Test your knowledge of database fundamentals with this quiz on the overview of database objectives, including definitions of key terms, conventional file processing systems, concepts of databases and DBMS, future trends and technologies, and different database users.
