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Define single user system and multi user system in the context of database systems.

A single user system is a system in which at most one user can access the database at any given time. A multi user system is a system in which many users can access the database at the same time.

What is the role of a database administrator (DBA) in a DBMS?

The database administrator is responsible for centralized management and control over the data.

What is the objective of a multi user system in general?

The objective of a multi user system is to allow each user to behave as if they were working with a single user system.

What are the advantages of a DBMS?

<p>The advantages of a DBMS include centralized management and control over data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between large systems and small systems in terms of user access?

<p>Large systems tend to be multi user, allowing many users to access the database at the same time, while small systems tend to be single user, allowing only one user to access the database at a time.</p> Signup and view all the answers