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What is a key characteristic of a modern database system?
What is a key characteristic of a modern database system?
- Management of a large, complex collection of data (correct)
- Inefficient handling of queries
- Limited access for multiple users and applications
- Storing and providing access to unrelated data points
What is a primary function of a database management system (DBMS)?
What is a primary function of a database management system (DBMS)?
- Provision of temporary data storage
- Execution of high-level programming languages
- Limited access control for users
- Control and organization of enterprise data (correct)
What is a characteristic of a relational DBMS?
What is a characteristic of a relational DBMS?
- Has limited data storage capacity
- Incompatible with high-level languages
- Stores and provides access to unrelated data points
- Stores and provides access to related data points (correct)
What is a feature of a modern database system's efficiency?
What is a feature of a modern database system's efficiency?
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Why are database systems used to manage collections of data?
Why are database systems used to manage collections of data?
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Which characteristic is NOT a reason why databases are considered massive?
Which characteristic is NOT a reason why databases are considered massive?
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What is a primary function of a database management system (DBMS) according to the text?
What is a primary function of a database management system (DBMS) according to the text?
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What is a key characteristic of a modern database system's efficiency?
What is a key characteristic of a modern database system's efficiency?
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What is a feature of a relational database management system (DBMS)?
What is a feature of a relational database management system (DBMS)?
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Which characteristic is NOT mentioned as a reason for databases being considered reliable?
Which characteristic is NOT mentioned as a reason for databases being considered reliable?
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