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?

    <p>Hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Software</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To eliminate data inconsistency, data anomaly, data dependence, and structural dependence problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To manage and organize data within a database</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Database administrators</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Reduced data redundancy and inconsistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Data</p> 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?

    <p>Application programs and utilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Promoting and enforcing data integrity rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is a non-procedural language that specifies what needs to be done</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Managing hardware components like hard disks and memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It stores information about data relationships to enforce data integrity</p> 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?

    <p>All of the above</p> 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?

    <p>Python</p> Signup and view all the answers

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