Database Management System: Data Integrity and Access Languages Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a type of data anomaly mentioned in the text?

Insertion anomaly
Update anomaly
Modification anomaly (correct)
Deletion anomaly

What is the main advantage of a database system over a file system mentioned in the text?

Increased data dependence
Increased structural dependence
Reduced data anomalies (correct)
Increased data redundancy

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a major part of the database system environment?

Algorithms (correct)
Procedures
Hardware
People
Software

Which component of the database system environment is responsible for the physical storage and processing of data?

Hardware (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the database system environment is responsible for managing and controlling the database system?

Software (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the database system's DBMS (Database Management System) according to the text?

To eliminate data inconsistency, data anomaly, data dependence, and structural dependence problems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the database management system (DBMS) software?

To manage and organize data within a database (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a database system represents the physical devices, such as computers, storage devices, and network devices?

Hardware (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which user type is responsible for defining and enforcing rules and standards for data entry and retrieval?

Database administrators (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential advantage of using a database system compared to traditional file-based systems?

Reduced data redundancy and inconsistency (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a database system includes the collection of facts stored within the database?

Data (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software is required, in addition to the DBMS software, for the database system to function fully?

Application programs and utilities (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key responsibility of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

Promoting and enforcing data integrity rules (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a query language like SQL?

It is a non-procedural language that specifies what needs to be done (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

Managing hardware components like hard disks and memory (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a data dictionary in a DBMS?

It stores information about data relationships to enforce data integrity (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a network environment that a DBMS might support for end-user access?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following programming languages is NOT mentioned as an example of an application programming interface supported by a DBMS?

Python (D) Signup and view all the answers