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Which of the following describes the primary function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
Which of the following describes the primary function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
- Managing computer hardware and network configurations.
- Executing complex algorithms for data analysis and visualization.
- Storing, modifying, and retrieving data in an organized manner. (correct)
- Designing user interfaces for web applications.
Charles Bachman is credited with creating the first DBMS. What was the name of this pioneering system?
Charles Bachman is credited with creating the first DBMS. What was the name of this pioneering system?
- Integrated Data Store (IDS) (correct)
- Network Database Organizer (NDO)
- Relational Data Manager (RDM)
- System Data Repository (SDR)
A database is best described as which of the following?
A database is best described as which of the following?
- An organized collection of data that is typically accessed, updated, and managed. (correct)
- An unorganized collection of data points without any structural relationship.
- A series of independent files containing data.
- A static archive of historical records, primarily for long-term storage.
A company wants to store product images, customer contact information (text files), and promotional video clips. Which capability of a DBMS makes it suitable for this task?
A company wants to store product images, customer contact information (text files), and promotional video clips. Which capability of a DBMS makes it suitable for this task?
In what format is data primarily stored within a Database Management System to ensure efficient data management?
In what format is data primarily stored within a Database Management System to ensure efficient data management?
You are designing a database for a library. Which of the following would NOT typically be considered a type of database architecture?
You are designing a database for a library. Which of the following would NOT typically be considered a type of database architecture?
Which of the following options is the correct full form of DBMS?
Which of the following options is the correct full form of DBMS?
A small business is considering database solutions. Which of the following is least likely to be a function of a DBMS and therefore, NOT an example of a DBMS?
A small business is considering database solutions. Which of the following is least likely to be a function of a DBMS and therefore, NOT an example of a DBMS?
Which of the following is NOT a database management system?
Which of the following is NOT a database management system?
Which of the following is NOT typically a feature of a DBMS?
Which of the following is NOT typically a feature of a DBMS?
Which characteristic is a typical feature of a database?
Which characteristic is a typical feature of a database?
Which of the following is NOT primarily a function of a database?
Which of the following is NOT primarily a function of a database?
A DBMS is responsible for which of the following functions?
A DBMS is responsible for which of the following functions?
Which of the following is considered a component of a DBMS?
Which of the following is considered a component of a DBMS?
What term describes a set of entities of the same type that share the same properties or attributes?
What term describes a set of entities of the same type that share the same properties or attributes?
What is the term for 'information about data'?
What is the term for 'information about data'?
What is an RDBMS primarily composed of?
What is an RDBMS primarily composed of?
According to the referential integrity constraint, what must be true of the values in attributes of a referencing relation?
According to the referential integrity constraint, what must be true of the values in attributes of a referencing relation?
Which hardware component is MOST crucial for the performance of a database management system?
Which hardware component is MOST crucial for the performance of a database management system?
In an enterprise-class system, the DBMS serves as an interface between?
In an enterprise-class system, the DBMS serves as an interface between?
Which language provides the ability to query data, as well as insert, delete, and alter tuples?
Which language provides the ability to query data, as well as insert, delete, and alter tuples?
Consider two tables, Employees and Departments. The Employees table has a department_id column that references the id column in the Departments table. What type of key is department_id in the Employees table?
Consider two tables, Employees and Departments. The Employees table has a department_id column that references the id column in the Departments table. What type of key is department_id in the Employees table?
A company is designing a database for its products. Each product has a unique product ID, a name, a description, and a price. Which of the following data types is MOST appropriate for storing the 'price' attribute?
A company is designing a database for its products. Each product has a unique product ID, a name, a description, and a price. Which of the following data types is MOST appropriate for storing the 'price' attribute?
Which type of key is a superset of all keys that can uniquely identify a record in a relational database?
Which type of key is a superset of all keys that can uniquely identify a record in a relational database?
Which SQL command is used to completely remove a relation (table) and its structure from the database?
Which SQL command is used to completely remove a relation (table) and its structure from the database?
For a weak entity to be meaningful in a database schema, with which of the following sets should it be associated?
For a weak entity to be meaningful in a database schema, with which of the following sets should it be associated?
Which SQL statement correctly removes all tuples (rows) from the relation named 'teaches' while preserving the table structure?
Which SQL statement correctly removes all tuples (rows) from the relation named 'teaches' while preserving the table structure?
Which of the following data manipulation languages is considered a procedural language?
Which of the following data manipulation languages is considered a procedural language?
Which type of join operation does NOT preserve non-matched tuples from both participating relations?
Which type of join operation does NOT preserve non-matched tuples from both participating relations?
In which normal form does a relation contain information about a single entity, with all non-key attributes depending on the primary key?
In which normal form does a relation contain information about a single entity, with all non-key attributes depending on the primary key?
Which of the following represents the top level of the database hierarchy and what does it contain?
Which of the following represents the top level of the database hierarchy and what does it contain?
What database term indicates the maximum number of entities that can participate in a relationship?
What database term indicates the maximum number of entities that can participate in a relationship?
Which fixed database role allows user IDs to be added or removed, controlling access to the database system?
Which fixed database role allows user IDs to be added or removed, controlling access to the database system?
Consider an SQL query with a GROUP BY clause. Why would selecting a non-aggregated column that is not in the GROUP BY clause potentially lead to an erroneous query?
Consider an SQL query with a GROUP BY clause. Why would selecting a non-aggregated column that is not in the GROUP BY clause potentially lead to an erroneous query?
The traditional filing cabinet system, with data organized by customer in separate folders, exemplifies which type of database management system?
The traditional filing cabinet system, with data organized by customer in separate folders, exemplifies which type of database management system?
In SQL, after using the GROUP BY clause, which clause is specifically used to filter the grouped results based on aggregate functions?
In SQL, after using the GROUP BY clause, which clause is specifically used to filter the grouped results based on aggregate functions?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a standard utility provided by a Database Management System (DBMS)?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a standard utility provided by a Database Management System (DBMS)?
Which RAID level implements disk mirroring with block striping?
Which RAID level implements disk mirroring with block striping?
Which database model uses a top-to-bottom relationship among its items?
Which database model uses a top-to-bottom relationship among its items?
What is the primary goal of a database system regarding block transfers between disk and memory?
What is the primary goal of a database system regarding block transfers between disk and memory?
What is the consequence of storing a piece of data in two different places within a database?
What is the consequence of storing a piece of data in two different places within a database?
Which database model was the first to be developed?
Which database model was the first to be developed?
What is specified by a nonprocedural query language like tuple relational calculus?
What is specified by a nonprocedural query language like tuple relational calculus?
What are the two main components that describe the state of a database at a given moment?
What are the two main components that describe the state of a database at a given moment?
What role does a 'buffer' play in minimizing block transfers in a database system?
What role does a 'buffer' play in minimizing block transfers in a database system?
A DBA revokes SELECT privilege on OE.ORDERS table from user SCOTT, but SCOTT also has role r1 with SELECT privilege on the same table. What is the outcome?
A DBA revokes SELECT privilege on OE.ORDERS table from user SCOTT, but SCOTT also has role r1 with SELECT privilege on the same table. What is the outcome?
Which RAID level uses byte-level striping with dedicated parity?
Which RAID level uses byte-level striping with dedicated parity?
Which RAID level employs bit-level striping?
Which RAID level employs bit-level striping?
Which of the following is a valid concern in the context of database management?
Which of the following is a valid concern in the context of database management?
Consider a system where a DBA grants and then revokes privileges. What is the function of the REVOKE statement issued by the DBA?
Consider a system where a DBA grants and then revokes privileges. What is the function of the REVOKE statement issued by the DBA?
What is the primary characteristic of a nonprocedural query language?
What is the primary characteristic of a nonprocedural query language?
Which RAID level is characterized by disk mirroring without striping?
Which RAID level is characterized by disk mirroring without striping?
How does a foreign key, when combined with a primary key in another table, primarily affect the relationship between the two tables?
How does a foreign key, when combined with a primary key in another table, primarily affect the relationship between the two tables?
Which mechanism is primarily used by Database Management Systems (DBMS) to maintain transactional integrity and consistency during concurrent operations?
Which mechanism is primarily used by Database Management Systems (DBMS) to maintain transactional integrity and consistency during concurrent operations?
How can the file produced by a spreadsheet software be utilized within a Database Management System (DBMS)?
How can the file produced by a spreadsheet software be utilized within a Database Management System (DBMS)?
Which SQL command is closely associated with the functionality of CREATE VIEW?
Which SQL command is closely associated with the functionality of CREATE VIEW?
Under what conditions is an SQL view considered 'updatable'?
Under what conditions is an SQL view considered 'updatable'?
What is the primary function of the ROLLUP operator used within a GROUP BY clause in SQL?
What is the primary function of the ROLLUP operator used within a GROUP BY clause in SQL?
In database management, what method is generally considered most effective for representing attributes in a large database?
In database management, what method is generally considered most effective for representing attributes in a large database?
Which subset of SQL commands is specifically used to manipulate the structure of Oracle databases, including tables?
Which subset of SQL commands is specifically used to manipulate the structure of Oracle databases, including tables?
Which function is utilized to generate histograms and distribute data into buckets for ranking purposes?
Which function is utilized to generate histograms and distribute data into buckets for ranking purposes?
Which SQL command is used to execute multiple CREATE TABLE, CREATE VIEW, and GRANT statements within a single transaction?
Which SQL command is used to execute multiple CREATE TABLE, CREATE VIEW, and GRANT statements within a single transaction?
When encryption is applied to data, which type of key is essential to prevent unauthorized access?
When encryption is applied to data, which type of key is essential to prevent unauthorized access?
What is the process of viewing a cross-tab report with a fixed value for one of its attributes known as?
What is the process of viewing a cross-tab report with a fixed value for one of its attributes known as?
Which normal form is generally considered adequate for designing a typical Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)?
Which normal form is generally considered adequate for designing a typical Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)?
Which RAID level is preferred for applications needing the best write performance, like in a database management system's log file storage?
Which RAID level is preferred for applications needing the best write performance, like in a database management system's log file storage?
Regarding file organization in database systems, what is its primary purpose?
Regarding file organization in database systems, what is its primary purpose?
Flashcards
What does DBMS stand for?
What does DBMS stand for?
Database Management System. It stores data and allows authorized users to manipulate and modify the data.
What is a database?
What is a database?
An organized collection of data or information that can be accessed, updated, and managed.
What is DBMS?
What is DBMS?
A storehouse wherein the authorized user can create a database to store, modify or retrieve the organized data in the table.
Who created the first DBMS?
Who created the first DBMS?
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What type of data can be stored in a database?
What type of data can be stored in a database?
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In what format is data stored in DBMS?
In what format is data stored in DBMS?
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Types of databases.
Types of databases.
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What is Data Integrity?
What is Data Integrity?
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What is Metadata?
What is Metadata?
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What is a Table?
What is a Table?
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What is a Foreign Key?
What is a Foreign Key?
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What is SQL?
What is SQL?
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What is Database Security?
What is Database Security?
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What is Data Manipulation?
What is Data Manipulation?
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What is Database Schema?
What is Database Schema?
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What is a Relational Database?
What is a Relational Database?
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What is a Primary Key?
What is a Primary Key?
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What is a Query?
What is a Query?
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What is DDL?
What is DDL?
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What is Entity Set?
What is Entity Set?
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Foreign key + Primary key
Foreign key + Primary key
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Locks
Locks
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Spreadsheet file
Spreadsheet file
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Create table...as
Create table...as
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Updatable SQL view conditions
Updatable SQL view conditions
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ROLLUP operator
ROLLUP operator
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Concatenation
Concatenation
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Data Definition Language (DDL)
Data Definition Language (DDL)
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Ntile()
Ntile()
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CREATE SCHEMA
CREATE SCHEMA
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Encryption key
Encryption key
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Slicing
Slicing
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3NF (Third Normal Form)
3NF (Third Normal Form)
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RAID level 1
RAID level 1
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Super Key
Super Key
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Drop Table
Drop Table
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Identifying Set
Identifying Set
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Delete From Table
Delete From Table
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Procedural Language
Procedural Language
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Inner Join
Inner Join
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Catalogs
Catalogs
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Maximum Cardinality
Maximum Cardinality
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db_accessadmin
db_accessadmin
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Having clause
Having clause
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Hierarchical DBMS
Hierarchical DBMS
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Backup utility
Backup utility
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Data loading utility
Data loading utility
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The uniqueness of datavalues in a single column
The uniqueness of datavalues in a single column
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Nonprocedural query language
Nonprocedural query language
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Hierarchical database model
Hierarchical database model
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REVOKE statement
REVOKE statement
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Hierarchical schema
Hierarchical schema
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Buffer
Buffer
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Data duplication
Data duplication
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Instance
Instance
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Schema
Schema
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Relation
Relation
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Domain
Domain
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Integrity constraints
Integrity constraints
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Nested subquery
Nested subquery
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Study Notes
Database Management Systems (DBMS) Fundamentals
- DBMS stands for Database Management System.
- A DBMS stores data and allows authorized users to manipulate and modify it.
- A database is an organized collection of data or information that can be accessed, updated, and managed.
- DBMS is a storehouse where authorized users can create a database to store, modify, or retrieve organized data.
- Charles Bachman invented the first DBMS, the Integrated Data Store (IDS).
- A database can store image-oriented data, text, files containing data, and audio or video data.
- Data is stored in a table format in a DBMS.
- "Decentralized" is not a type of database; types include centralized, distributed, relational, NoSQL, cloud, object-oriented, hierarchical and network.
- Google is not an example of a DBMS; MySQL, Microsoft Access, and IBM DB2 are DBMS examples.
- A feature of DBMS is that it allows multiple users to access and manipulate the database concurrently.
- A feature of a database is providing a user interface to access the data.
- Analyzing code is not a function of a database.
- Functions of a DBMS include storing data, providing multi-user access control, and ensuring data integrity.
- Components of a DBMS include hardware, software, data manager, data, and data languages.
- An entity set is a set of entities of the same type that share the same properties or attributes.
- Information about data is called metadata, providing details like type and length.
- A relational DBMS (RDBMS) consists of a collection of tables.
- Referential integrity constraint requires values in referencing relation attributes to also occur in referenced relation attributes.
- A high-speed, large-capacity disk is crucial for DBMS operation due to data storage needs.
- The DBMS acts as an interface between database applications and the database.
- Data Manipulation Language (DML) offers the ability to query, insert, delete, and alter tuples.
- A super key is a set of one or more attributes that uniquely identify a record.
- The "Drop table" command removes a relation from an SQL database.
- An identifying set should be associated with a weak entity set for the weak entity to be meaningful.
- The correct command to delete values in the "teaches" relation is "Delete from teaches;".
- Relational algebra is a procedural language.
Joins and Normalization
- Inner join operations do not preserve non-matched tuples.
- A relation in 3NF (Third Normal Form) contains information about a single entity.
- The top level of the hierarchy consists of catalogs, each containing schemas.
- Maximum cardinality indicates the maximum number of entities involved in a relationship.
- The db_accessadmin fixed role is used to add or remove user IDs.
- Using "Dept_id" in the group by clause is erroneous in certain SQL queries.
- Traditional storage of data organized by customer is an example of a hierarchical database management system.
SQL and DBMS Utilities
- SQL applies predicates in the "Having" clause after groups have been established.
- Process organization is not a utility of DBMS; backup, data loading, and file organization are.
- A foreign key combined with a primary key creates a parent-child relationship between tables.
- Locks are used to maintain transactional integrity and consistency.
- Files produced by a spreadsheet can be used "as is" by the DBMS.
- "Create table… as" resembles Create view.
- An SQL view is updatable if the select clause contains relation attribute names (without expressions, aggregates, or distinct specifications), the from clause has one relation, and the query lacks a group by or having clause.
- The "ROLLUP" operator groups expressions or columns in one direction for computing subtotals.
- Concatenation represents attributes in a large database.
- Data Definition Language (DDL) is an SQL subset used to manipulate Oracle Structures, like tables.
- The Ntile() function constructs histograms and uses buckets for ranking.
- The "CREATE SCHEMA" command issues multiple CREATE TABLE, CREATE VIEW, and GRANT statements in a single transaction.
- An encryption key handles data when encryption is applied to prevent unauthorized access.
- Slicing views a cross-tab with a fixed value of one attribute.
- 3NF (Third Normal Form) is considered adequate for designing a normal RDBMS.
- RAID level 1 is popular for applications like storing log files, offering the best write performance.
Models, Schemas, and Data Integrity
- Tuple relational calculus is nonprocedural.
- The hierarchical database model is the oldest.
- SCOTT would still be able to query the OE.ORDERS table.
- A hierarchical schema establishes a top-to-bottom relationship.
- A buffer minimizes block transfers between disk and memory.
- Storing data in two places wastes storage space and causes data inconsistency.
- The logical design and snapshot of data at a given time are known as the schema and instance, respectively.
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Learn the fundamentals of Database Management Systems (DBMS). Understand how DBMS stores, manages, and allows manipulation of data. Explore database types, key features, and distinguish between DBMS software and databases.
