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What component manages all hardware components and makes it possible for other software to run on computers?
What component manages all hardware components and makes it possible for other software to run on computers?
- Application Programs
- Operating System (correct)
- Database Designers
- DBMS Software
Which component oversees the general operations of the database system?
Which component oversees the general operations of the database system?
- Database Designers
- Application Programs
- End-users
- System Administrators (correct)
Who is responsible for managing the DBMS and ensuring that the database functions properly?
Who is responsible for managing the DBMS and ensuring that the database functions properly?
- Database Administrators (correct)
- Systems Analysts and Programmers
- Database Designers
- End-users
Which software is used to access and manipulate data in the DBMS?
Which software is used to access and manipulate data in the DBMS?
Which job function involves designing and creating data-entry screens, reports, and procedures for end-users?
Which job function involves designing and creating data-entry screens, reports, and procedures for end-users?
Who are the individuals that use application programs to run the organization's daily operations?
Who are the individuals that use application programs to run the organization's daily operations?
What is the main difference between data and information?
What is the main difference between data and information?
In the context of databases, what is the key to good decision-making?
In the context of databases, what is the key to good decision-making?
What does data management focus on?
What does data management focus on?
Which activity is a core function for any business, government agency, or service organization?
Which activity is a core function for any business, government agency, or service organization?
What does transforming raw data into information require?
What does transforming raw data into information require?
In the database context, what does 'raw' indicate about data?
In the database context, what does 'raw' indicate about data?
What is metadata in a database?
What is metadata in a database?
How can a database be described based on the text?
How can a database be described based on the text?
What does a transaction represent in a database context?
What does a transaction represent in a database context?
What does the read operation in a transaction do?
What does the read operation in a transaction do?
Why is metadata important in a database?
Why is metadata important in a database?
What aspect of a database's function should include protection against unauthorized access?
What aspect of a database's function should include protection against unauthorized access?
What is the main role of procedures in a database system?
What is the main role of procedures in a database system?
What is the primary function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
What is the primary function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
Why is determining what data to enter into the database important?
Why is determining what data to enter into the database important?
How does a DBMS act as an intermediary in a database system?
How does a DBMS act as an intermediary in a database system?
In the context of a DBMS, what is meant by 'the only way to access the data in those files is through the DBMS'?
In the context of a DBMS, what is meant by 'the only way to access the data in those files is through the DBMS'?
What does a DBMS do to hide the database's internal complexity from users?
What does a DBMS do to hide the database's internal complexity from users?
What is one of the advantages of a DBMS according to the text?
What is one of the advantages of a DBMS according to the text?
How does a DBMS help with data security?
How does a DBMS help with data security?
Which advantage is associated with improved data integration in a DBMS?
Which advantage is associated with improved data integration in a DBMS?
Why is minimizing data inconsistency important in database design?
Why is minimizing data inconsistency important in database design?
What is one benefit of improved data access facilitated by a DBMS?
What is one benefit of improved data access facilitated by a DBMS?
How does a DBMS contribute to better enforcement of data privacy policies?
How does a DBMS contribute to better enforcement of data privacy policies?
