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What is the purpose of using primary and foreign keys in a database?
What is the purpose of using primary and foreign keys in a database?
- To create a centralized database for all data
- To organize data in rows and columns like a spreadsheet
- To support multiple users at the same time
- To tie information together and establish relationships between tables (correct)
Which type of database supports only one user at a time?
Which type of database supports only one user at a time?
- Multiuser database
- Single-user database (correct)
- Workgroup database
- Distributed database
What is the function of a foreign key in a database?
What is the function of a foreign key in a database?
- Forms a relationship between two tables (correct)
- Stores data only once to improve efficiency
- Relates tables by a common field
- Identifies each record in a table
Which type of database is designed to support many users across different departments?
Which type of database is designed to support many users across different departments?
What characterizes unstructured data in databases?
What characterizes unstructured data in databases?
In what way do filing card systems differ from modern databases?
In what way do filing card systems differ from modern databases?
What is the main purpose of databases?
What is the main purpose of databases?
Which type of database is useful for basic lists of data?
Which type of database is useful for basic lists of data?
What distinguishes data from information?
What distinguishes data from information?
Why are relational databases considered more complex than flat file databases?
Why are relational databases considered more complex than flat file databases?
Which feature is essential for information to be considered 'bedrock of knowledge'?
Which feature is essential for information to be considered 'bedrock of knowledge'?
What does a flat file database store data in?
What does a flat file database store data in?
What is one of the problems associated with file systems data processing?
What is one of the problems associated with file systems data processing?
What is a possible consequence of uncontrolled data redundancy?
What is a possible consequence of uncontrolled data redundancy?
What is the main purpose of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
What is the main purpose of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
What does a modern end-user productivity tool like Microsoft Excel belong to?
What does a modern end-user productivity tool like Microsoft Excel belong to?
Why are database systems superior to file systems in terms of data processing?
Why are database systems superior to file systems in terms of data processing?
What components are part of the database system environment?
What components are part of the database system environment?
What is the main function of a database system (DBMS)?
What is the main function of a database system (DBMS)?
In the context of databases, what is the difference between data and information?
In the context of databases, what is the difference between data and information?
Why are databases considered valuable assets to organizations?
Why are databases considered valuable assets to organizations?
What are examples of data that organizations might store in databases?
What are examples of data that organizations might store in databases?
What distinguishes a primary key from a foreign key in a database?
What distinguishes a primary key from a foreign key in a database?
Why do organizations require efficient methods to store and access information?
Why do organizations require efficient methods to store and access information?
What is the main function of a data dictionary in a DBMS?
What is the main function of a data dictionary in a DBMS?
What does multiuser access control in a DBMS primarily focus on?
What does multiuser access control in a DBMS primarily focus on?
Which query language is considered the de facto query language and data access standard supported by the majority of DBMS vendors?
Which query language is considered the de facto query language and data access standard supported by the majority of DBMS vendors?
In a relational database management system (RDBMS), how is data organized?
In a relational database management system (RDBMS), how is data organized?
What is the primary purpose of backup and recovery management in a DBMS?
What is the primary purpose of backup and recovery management in a DBMS?
Which aspect of a DBMS focuses on minimizing redundancy and maximizing consistency?
Which aspect of a DBMS focuses on minimizing redundancy and maximizing consistency?
