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Match the following database-related terms with their definitions:
Match the following database-related terms with their definitions:
Database management system (DBMS) = Software that interacts with end users, applications, and the database itself to capture and analyze the data Database system = The sum total of the database, the DBMS and the associated applications Data modeling = Formal techniques and practical considerations for designing databases Concurrent access = Supporting simultaneous access to the database by multiple users or applications
Match the following database-related terms with their descriptions:
Match the following database-related terms with their descriptions:
File system = Where small databases can be stored Computer clusters or cloud storage = Where large databases are hosted Query languages = Tools for retrieving and manipulating data from databases Security and privacy of sensitive data = Considerations for protecting important information within databases
Match the following database-related terms with their primary functions:
Match the following database-related terms with their primary functions:
Data representation and storage = Efficient organization and storage of data within databases Capture and analyze the data = Primary function of the DBMS Administer the database = Core facilities provided by the DBMS Distributed computing issues = Challenges related to supporting concurrent access and distributed databases
Match the following database-related terms with their associated components:
Match the following database-related terms with their associated components:
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Match the following database-related terms with their storage options:
Match the following database-related terms with their storage options:
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What does DBMS stand for in the context of databases?
What does DBMS stand for in the context of databases?
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Where can small databases be stored according to the text?
Where can small databases be stored according to the text?
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What does a database system refer to?
What does a database system refer to?
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What is encompassed by the term 'database' according to the text?
What is encompassed by the term 'database' according to the text?
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What are the practical considerations involved in the design of databases according to the text?
What are the practical considerations involved in the design of databases according to the text?
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Study Notes
Database-Related Terms
- Match terms with their definitions, descriptions, primary functions, associated components, and storage options
Database Management System (DBMS)
- Stands for Database Management System in the context of databases
Database Storage
- Small databases can be stored on a personal computer, laptop, or mobile device
Database System
- Refers to the combination of data, hardware, software, and people involved in the management and use of a database
Database Definition
- Encompasses the collection of data, the database management system, and the applications that use the data
Database Design Considerations
- Practical considerations involved in designing a database include data redundancy, data consistency, data integrity, and data security
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Test your knowledge of databases with this quiz! Explore the fundamentals of database management systems, data organization, and administration. This quiz covers essential concepts for anyone interested in understanding the principles of database systems.
