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Which category of end-users is typically unaware of the DBMS?
Which category of end-users is typically unaware of the DBMS?
- Naïve users (correct)
- Sophisticated users
- Application programmers
- Physical Database Designers
What role does the Physical Database Designer play in the database design process?
What role does the Physical Database Designer play in the database design process?
- Decides how the logical data model is physically realized (correct)
- Creates the required functionality for end-users
- Defines the logical data model
- Classifies end-users according to their system usage
What is one of the advantages of using a DBMS related to data control?
What is one of the advantages of using a DBMS related to data control?
- Reduced data integrity
- Decreased data consistency
- Increased data redundancy
- Sharing of data (correct)
Which factor is considered a disadvantage of using a DBMS?
Which factor is considered a disadvantage of using a DBMS?
What is a function of a DBMS in the database environment?
What is a function of a DBMS in the database environment?
Which type of users are familiar with the structure of the database and DBMS facilities?
Which type of users are familiar with the structure of the database and DBMS facilities?
What is the main difference between data and information?
What is the main difference between data and information?
What is a 'field' in the context of a database system?
What is a 'field' in the context of a database system?
Which level of the hierarchy of data involves a collection of related records?
Which level of the hierarchy of data involves a collection of related records?
What is the highest level in the hierarchy of data?
What is the highest level in the hierarchy of data?
Which characteristic of good information refers to freedom from errors?
Which characteristic of good information refers to freedom from errors?
What does it mean when information is described as 'timely'?
What does it mean when information is described as 'timely'?
What is the primary disadvantage of the traditional data approach mentioned in the text?
What is the primary disadvantage of the traditional data approach mentioned in the text?
Which term refers to a distinct object in an organization that is to be represented in the database?
Which term refers to a distinct object in an organization that is to be represented in the database?
What does DBMS stand for in the context of the database environment?
What does DBMS stand for in the context of the database environment?
In a centralized database, where is all the data typically located?
In a centralized database, where is all the data typically located?
What is an attribute in the context of database management?
What is an attribute in the context of database management?
Which component of the database environment is responsible for defining, creating, and controlling access to the database?
Which component of the database environment is responsible for defining, creating, and controlling access to the database?
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