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In computing, what is a database?
An organized collection of data or a type of data store based on the use of a database management system (DBMS), the software that interacts with end users, applications, and the database itself to capture and analyze the data.
How are small databases typically stored?
On a file system.
What does DBMS encompass in the context of a database?
The core facilities provided to administer the database.
What are some of the practical considerations in the design of databases?
Data modeling, efficient data representation and storage, query languages, security and privacy of sensitive data, and distributed computing issues, including supporting concurrent access and fault tolerance.
What database models became dominant in the 1980s?
Relational databases.
Test your knowledge of databases and database management systems with this quiz. Challenge yourself with questions about organizing data, interacting with end users and applications, and administering the database. See how much you know about this essential component of computing.
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