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Which category of end-users is typically unaware of the DBMS?
What role does the Physical Database Designer play in the database design process?
What is one of the advantages of using a DBMS related to data control?
Which factor is considered a disadvantage of using a DBMS?
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What is a function of a DBMS in the database environment?
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Which type of users are familiar with the structure of the database and DBMS facilities?
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What is the main difference between data and information?
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What is a 'field' in the context of a database system?
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Which level of the hierarchy of data involves a collection of related records?
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What is the highest level in the hierarchy of data?
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Which characteristic of good information refers to freedom from errors?
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What does it mean when information is described as 'timely'?
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What is the primary disadvantage of the traditional data approach mentioned in the text?
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Which term refers to a distinct object in an organization that is to be represented in the database?
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What does DBMS stand for in the context of the database environment?
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In a centralized database, where is all the data typically located?
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What is an attribute in the context of database management?
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Which component of the database environment is responsible for defining, creating, and controlling access to the database?
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