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What is data?
What is data?
Data is a raw and unorganized fact that requires processing to make it meaningful.
Define information.
Define information.
Information is refined or processed data that has been transformed into a meaningful and useful form for specific users.
Which of the following is a type of database?
Which of the following is a type of database?
A database is a collection of unorganized data.
A database is a collection of unorganized data.
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What is a file system?
What is a file system?
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What are the components of a Database System?
What are the components of a Database System?
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What is a table in a database?
What is a table in a database?
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What is a field in a database table?
What is a field in a database table?
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What is a record in a database?
What is a record in a database?
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Study Notes
Data and Information
- Data refers to raw, unorganized facts that require processing to become meaningful.
- Types of data include facts, observations, numbers, characters, symbols, and images.
- Information is processed data transformed into a meaningful format that serves specific user needs.
Database
- A database is a structured collection of related data for efficient storage, retrieval, and management.
- Examples of databases include phone books, shopping lists, to-do lists, and user bases on social media.
- Databases can be simple, like a single file, or complex with multiple interconnected tables.
File System
- A file system manages how data is stored, accessed, and managed on storage disks.
- Common drawbacks include:
- Data redundancy and inconsistency.
- Difficulty accessing data.
- Data isolation issues.
- Integrity problems and atomicity of updates.
- Security concerns and challenges with concurrent access by multiple users.
Database System
- A database system consists of a database (DB), database Management System (DBMS), and application programs.
- It serves as a computerized record-keeping system and acts as a repository for computerized data files.
- Main components include:
- Data: The actual information stored.
- Hardware: Physical devices used for storage and processing.
- Software: The applications that manage and manipulate data.
- User: Individuals who interact with the database system.
Tables
- Data is organized in databases as tables, which are collections of related data entries.
- A table is structured with columns (fields) and rows (records).
Fields
- Each table is divided into fields, which are specific columns that hold particular information about each record.
- For example, a CUSTOMERS table may include fields like ID, NAME, AGE, ADDRESS, and SALARY.
Records or Rows
- A record, also known as a row of data, represents an individual entry within a table.
- Each row in a table contains specific data according to the defined fields, forming a complete record.
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Description
Explore the fundamentals of data, information, and database systems through this quiz. Understand the differences between raw data and processed information, and learn about file systems and their management challenges. Test your knowledge on various types of databases and their applications.
