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What role do databases play in areas where computers are used?
What role do databases play in areas where computers are used?
- They play a negligible role in most areas.
- They play a critical role in almost all areas. (correct)
- They play a minor role in some areas.
- They play a critical role in a few specific areas.
What is a characteristic of a database?
What is a characteristic of a database?
- It is designed without any specific purpose in mind.
- It is designed, built, and populated with data for a specific purpose. (correct)
- It is populated with random data.
- It is built without any intended group of users.
What is an example of a large database?
What is an example of a large database?
- A list of names and addresses with a few hundred records.
- A small collection of book titles and authors.
- A database of personal contacts with a dozen entries.
- The computerized catalog of a large library with half a million entries. (correct)
What type of data does Amazon.com's database contain?
What type of data does Amazon.com's database contain?
What is the impact of databases on the growing use of computers?
What is the impact of databases on the growing use of computers?
What is the primary role of databases in the use of computers?
What is the primary role of databases in the use of computers?
What is a defining characteristic of a database?
What is a defining characteristic of a database?
What does the size and complexity of a database refer to?
What does the size and complexity of a database refer to?
What is an example of a database with a large amount of diverse data?
What is an example of a database with a large amount of diverse data?
What is the significance of the intended group of users for a database?
What is the significance of the intended group of users for a database?
What is the primary function of a database?
What is the primary function of a database?
What does the size and complexity of a database refer to?
What does the size and complexity of a database refer to?
What is the significance of the intended group of users for a database?
What is the significance of the intended group of users for a database?
What is an example of a database with a large amount of diverse data?
What is an example of a database with a large amount of diverse data?
What role do databases play in the use of computers?
What role do databases play in the use of computers?
