5 Questions
Which term refers to a collection of related data organized in a structured way?
Database management system (DBMS)
What is the purpose of implementing access controls in databases?
To protect sensitive data
Which term refers to a single piece of data within a record?
Attribute
What does a subschema define in a database?
Views of the database for specific users or applications
Which term refers to a collection of related records?
Relation
Study Notes
Database Concepts
- A database refers to a collection of related data organized in a structured way.
Data Security
- Access controls in databases are implemented to ensure authorized access, manage user permissions, and restrict unauthorized access to data.
Data Organization
- A field refers to a single piece of data within a record.
Database Schema
- A subschema defines a subset of a database schema, specifying the structure of a particular set of data.
Data Records
- A file refers to a collection of related records.
Test your knowledge on database security concepts and implementation with this quiz based on Chapter 7 of "Security in Computing, Fifth Edition." Explore basic database terminology, security requirements, access controls, and methods to protect sensitive data.
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