Database Management Systems Quiz

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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).

What does DBMS stand for?

Database Management System

What does a database system comprise of?

The sum total of the database, the DBMS, and the associated applications.

Where can small databases be stored?

On a file system. Signup and view all the answers

What are some 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. Signup and view all the answers

What is a database management system (DBMS)?

A software that interacts with end users, applications, and the database itself to capture and analyze the data. Signup and view all the answers

How are small databases stored?

Small databases can be stored on a file system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum total of the database, the DBMS, and the associated applications referred to as?

A database system. Signup and view all the answers

Where are large databases hosted?

Large databases are hosted on computer clusters or cloud storage. Signup and view all the answers

What are some considerations in the design of databases?

Considerations include data modeling, efficient data representation and storage, query languages, security and privacy of sensitive data, and distributed computing issues. Signup and view all the answers