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Which of the following is a characteristic of internal data?

  • Stored in the organization's internal databases (correct)
  • Collected from outside the organization
  • Obtained from a variety of resources
  • Stored in a data warehouse

    • What is a key characteristic of random access file structure?

  • Records can be accessed in any order, regardless of physical location (correct)
  • It is best suited for processing a large number of records daily
  • Records can only be accessed sequentially
  • Records are stored on optical discs

    • Which of these is a type of external data?

  • Employee attendance records
  • Customer demographics from a market research firm (correct)
  • Sales data from the previous quarter
  • Inventory levels in a warehouse

    • What is a major advantage of random access file structure?

    <p>Efficiently processing small volumes of data daily or weekly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is random access file structure particularly effective?

    <p>When updating records frequently throughout the day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a data dictionary?

    <p>To define the structure of files in a database (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is NOT part of data manipulation?

    <p>Modifying the database structure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language is primarily used for querying databases?

    <p>Structured Query Language (SQL) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Query by Example (QBE) primarily involve?

    <p>Constructing a statement using query forms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adjustment would be considered a modification of database structure?

    <p>Changing the data type of a field (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a database management system?

    <p>To facilitate structured data storage and retrieval (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT typically included in a database management system?

    <p>Data warehouse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a data mart primarily used for?

    <p>To support specific business functions or departments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of business analytics in decision-making?

    <p>To provide insights based on data analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes big data?

    <p>Large volumes of structured and unstructured data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is crucial for effective logical database design?

    <p>Understanding user requirements and data relationships (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a data warehouse?

    <p>To store data from various sources for analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trend is currently significant in database design and use?

    <p>Integration of machine learning algorithms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a database management system (DBMS)?

    <p>To create, store, maintain, and access database files (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the data hierarchy in a database refer to?

    <p>The organization of data in fields, records, and files (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes sequential access file structure?

    <p>Records are processed in numerical or sequential order. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of a database?

    <p>Data fragmentation across multiple platforms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most suitable use case for sequential access file structures?

    <p>Backup and archive files (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a DBMS, what does the term 'records' refer to?

    <p>Collection of related fields (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is typically NOT used for accessing files in a database?

    <p>Cascading access (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using a database?

    <p>Improved data consistency and efficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of a data-driven website interface with a database?

    <p>Simplifies the process of retrieving and entering data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of a distributed database?

    <p>Data is accessed from a single, central location (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of distributed databases, what does 'fragmentation' refer to?

    <p>Dividing tables across different servers for better data management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach to setting up a distributed database combines features of fragmentation and replication?

    <p>Allocation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is replication an important approach in a distributed database?

    <p>To prevent data loss in the event of server failure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a benefit of a data-driven website interface with a database?

    <p>Increased security through encrypted data transfer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a data-driven website interface with a database improve access to information?

    <p>By enabling users to access current information from multiple data sources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes how replication works in a distributed database?

    <p>Each server stores all of the data in the database, creating multiple copies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a Database Administrator (DBA) primarily serve?

    <p>Overseeing the design and maintenance of an organization’s database (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)?

    <p>A database technology aimed at facilitating complex queries and analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of normalization in databases?

    <p>To ensure data integrity and reduce redundancy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym ETL stand for in data management?

    <p>Extraction, transformation, and loading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which data model allows for a flexible representation of data relationships?

    <p>Object-oriented databases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a Distributed Database Management System (DDBMS)?

    <p>It allows for data storage across multiple locations and systems. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'foreign key' refer to in a database context?

    <p>A field in one table that links to the primary key of another table (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Database Systems, Data Warehouses, and Data Marts

    • Databases are collections of related data stored centrally or in multiple locations
    • Data is organized hierarchically with files, records, and fields
    • A Database Management System (DBMS) is software that creates, stores, maintains, and accesses database files, which improves efficiency
    • DBMS facilitates communication between users and database files

    Learning Outcomes

    • Define a database and database management system (DBMS)
    • Explain logical database design and the relational database model
    • Define the components of a DBMS
    • Summarize recent trends in database design and use
    • Explain the components and functions of a data warehouse
    • Describe the functions of a data mart
    • Define business analytics, and describe its role in decision-making
    • Explain big data and its business applications

    Databases

    • Databases are a collection of related data stored in a centralized or multiple locations
    • Data hierarchy involves fields, records, and files
    • DBMS software is used for creating, storing, maintaining, and accessing database files

    Methods for Accessing Files

    • Sequential access file structure: Records are organized and processed sequentially, often using numerical or primary key order. Ideal for backup & archive files.
    • Random access file structure: Records can be accessed in any order irrespective of their physical location in the storage medium. Effective for quickly processing a small number of records.

    Types of Data in a Database

    • Internal data: Collected from within the organization and stored in internal databases
    • External data: Comes from various resources and typically stored in a data warehouse

    Methods for Accessing Files

    • Indexed sequential access method (ISAM): Records are accessed sequentially or randomly, using indexing for efficiency. It's suitable for both small & large numbers of records.

    Logical Database Design

    • Physical view: Deals with how data is stored on storage devices (hard disks, magnetic tapes, CDs).

    • Logical view: Focuses on how data is presented to users. It might have different presentations for different users.

    • Data Models: Determine how data is created, represented, organized, and maintained. Models contain data structure, operations, and integrity rules

    • Hierarchical Model: Data relationships form a tree-like structure. One-to-many relationships between records, e.g., a supplier has multiple product lines.

    • Network Model: Similar to the hierarchical model but with multiple parent-child relationships.

    • Relational Model: Data is organized in 2-dimensional tables with rows (records) and columns (fields).

    • Primary Key is a unique identifier for each database record

    • Foreign Key is a field in one table that matches the primary key of another table. This is fundamental for relational connections between tables.

    • Normalization: Enhances database efficiency by organizing data. It also improves data quality by reducing redundancy. Multiple stages from First Normal Form (1NF) to Fifth Normal Form (5NF).

    Relational Model

    • Uses two-dimensional tables (rows, columns)
    • Columns represent fields and contain data types
    • A data dictionary stores field type details (default values and validation rules).
      • Retrieves data from tables using operations (Select, Project, Join, Intersection, Union, Difference)

    Components of a DBMS

    • Database engine
    • Data definition
    • Data manipulation
    • Application generation
    • Data administration

    Database Engine

    • Controls data storage, manipulation, and retrieval
    • Converts user requests into physical (storage device) equivalents
    • Interacts with other DBMS components, for seamless functioning

    Data Definition

    • Creates and maintains database dictionaries
    • Defines file structures within a database
    • Allows changes to database structures such as adding/deleting fields, adjusting field size & data types

    Data Manipulation

    • Used for adding, deleting, modifying, and retrieving records from a database
    • Employ Structured Query Language (SQL)
    • Supports query by example (QBE) to construct data requests

    Application Generation

    • Designs application elements (data entry screens, interactive menus) using databases
    • Interfaces with programming languages

    Data Administration

    • Handles backup & recovery, security, and change management tasks
    • Defines which users have permission to perform database updates and queries (e.g., CRUD operations)

    Data Warehouses

    • Collection of data from various sources
    • Supports decision-making applications and business intelligence
    • Stores multidimensional data (hypercubes).
    • Extracts, Transforms, Loads (ETL) processes are used

    Data Marts

    • Smaller version of data warehouses, used by a single department or function
    • Easier to create and faster data access, less expensive
    • Targeted towards a particular user group
    • Scope limited compared to full data warehouses

    Business Analytics

    • Uses data and statistical methods to gain insight into data
    • Provides decision-makers with information to act upon

    Types of Business Analytics Methods

    • Descriptive: Reviews past events; Analyzes the data. Provides reports indicating what happened during a specific time period and how to prepare for the future.
    • Proactive/Reactive: Prepares decision-makers for future events

    Big Data

    • Huge amounts of data that traditional computing methods struggle with
    • Characterized by 3 Vs : Volume, Variety, Velocity

    Who Benefits from Big Data?

    • Various industries like retail, financial services, advertising, government, manufacturing, media, energy, and healthcare.

    Factors Influencing Big Data Popularity

    • Mobile technology
    • Social networks
    • Smartphone advancements

    Key Terms

    • Key terms from the document, such as allocation, big data, business analytics, creating, reading, updating, and deleting (CRUD).

    Characteristics of Data in a Data Warehouse

    • Data is subject-oriented: Subject matters are focused on.
    • Data comes from diverse sources.
    • Data is organized by time.
    • Data captures aggregated data.
    • Data is used for analytical purposes.

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