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What is a database commonly defined as?
What is a database commonly defined as?
- A temporary collection of unstructured data.
- A system for processing data without coordination.
- A tool for managing individual file processing.
- An organized collection of logically related data. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a limitation of conventional file processing?
Which of the following is NOT a limitation of conventional file processing?
- Program-data dependency.
- Excessive program maintenance.
- Centralized data management. (correct)
- Limited data sharing.
What is one of the major advantages of using a database over file processing?
What is one of the major advantages of using a database over file processing?
- Reduces costs of hardware.
- Improves data duplication.
- Simplifies application logic.
- Enhances data integrity. (correct)
Which of the following best describes metadata?
Which of the following best describes metadata?
What is a significant problem caused by data redundancy?
What is a significant problem caused by data redundancy?
Which component is essential for managing a database?
Which component is essential for managing a database?
What does the database system development life cycle include?
What does the database system development life cycle include?
Which characteristic is true of structured data?
Which characteristic is true of structured data?
What is the primary purpose of the planning phase in the Systems Development Life Cycle?
What is the primary purpose of the planning phase in the Systems Development Life Cycle?
During which phase is the detailed design specification delivered?
During which phase is the detailed design specification delivered?
What primary activity occurs during the physical design phase in the context of database activity?
What primary activity occurs during the physical design phase in the context of database activity?
What is the main deliverable of the maintenance phase in the Systems Development Life Cycle?
What is the main deliverable of the maintenance phase in the Systems Development Life Cycle?
What kind of issues does database maintenance primarily address?
What kind of issues does database maintenance primarily address?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the physical design phase?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the physical design phase?
What is typically delivered during the implementation phase?
What is typically delivered during the implementation phase?
What distinguishes a project from other activities?
What distinguishes a project from other activities?
During which phase would programming and testing mainly occur?
During which phase would programming and testing mainly occur?
Which of the following best describes the role of logical design in database development?
Which of the following best describes the role of logical design in database development?
What role does a Database Management System (DBMS) play in a database environment?
What role does a Database Management System (DBMS) play in a database environment?
Which of the following describes the nature of relationships in a database?
Which of the following describes the nature of relationships in a database?
What is an advantage of using the database approach?
What is an advantage of using the database approach?
Which of the following best describes the Enterprise Data Model?
Which of the following best describes the Enterprise Data Model?
What is a common challenge associated with the database approach?
What is a common challenge associated with the database approach?
Which element captures the nature and relationships of data in a database?
Which element captures the nature and relationships of data in a database?
What component acts as a centralized storehouse of metadata in a database environment?
What component acts as a centralized storehouse of metadata in a database environment?
What represents the organizational conflict in database management?
What represents the organizational conflict in database management?
What is the first step in the database development process?
What is the first step in the database development process?
Which personnel are responsible for maintaining the database?
Which personnel are responsible for maintaining the database?
Which phase in the Systems Development Life Cycle involves a thorough requirements analysis?
Which phase in the Systems Development Life Cycle involves a thorough requirements analysis?
What is a characteristic of the System Development Life Cycle?
What is a characteristic of the System Development Life Cycle?
What is generally depicted in an entity-relationship diagram?
What is generally depicted in an entity-relationship diagram?
During which phase of the SDLC is the 'Request for Study' created?
During which phase of the SDLC is the 'Request for Study' created?
What does the Prototyping approach to database development emphasize?
What does the Prototyping approach to database development emphasize?
Which activity is included in the Physical Design stage of SDLC?
Which activity is included in the Physical Design stage of SDLC?
