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Which of the following is NOT an example of a traditional database application?

  • Purchasing a book online
  • Sharing a post on Facebook (correct)
  • Depositing funds at a bank
  • Making a hotel reservation

What type of database system is used for managing data in social media applications?

  • Big Data storage or NOSQL systems (correct)
  • Active database technology
  • GISs
  • OLAP systems

What is the primary use of data warehouses and OLAP systems?

  • Controlling industrial and manufacturing processes
  • Managing data for social media applications
  • Analyzing business information to support decision-making (correct)
  • Storing multimedia files like images and videos

Which of the following is NOT considered nontraditional data?

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What type of technology allows users to store data on the Web like documents, programs, and images?

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What is the primary function of Geographic Information Systems (GISs)?

<p>Storing and analyzing maps, weather data, and satellite images (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of database systems are used for controlling industrial and manufacturing processes?

<p>Real-time and active database systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes nontraditional data from traditional data?

<p>Nontraditional data includes formats beyond simple text or numbers, such as images and videos. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the five files that organize the UNIVERSITY database?

<p>STUDENT, COURSE, SECTION, GRADE_REPORT, PREREQUISITE (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What data does the STUDENT file store in the UNIVERSITY database?

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What data type would be most suitable for representing the 'Student_number' field in the STUDENT file?

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Which of these options are data types that can be used to store the 'Grade' field in the GRADE_REPORT file?

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How is the Class of a STUDENT represented numerically in the UNIVERSITY database?

<p>1 for freshman, 2 for sophomore, 3 for junior, 4 for senior, and 5 for graduate student (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PREREQUISITE file in the UNIVERSITY database?

<p>Stores the courses a student must complete before they can enroll in a particular course (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'database system' as described in this content?

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What is the main purpose of the UNIVERSITY database as described in this content?

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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a database?

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What does the term "miniworld" refer to in this context?

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Why is it essential for a database to reflect changes in the miniworld promptly?

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Which statement is NOT true about a database?

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What is a terabyte (TB) in the context of databases?

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What is the main reason for using multiple databases for a social media platform like Facebook?

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From the provided text, which statement best illustrates the importance of a database in business operations?

<p>Millions of visitors access Amazon.com each day and use the database to make purchases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a database in social media platforms like Facebook?

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What is the purpose of the "requirements specification and analysis" phase in database design?

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Which of these is NOT an example of a database update?

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What is the relationship between a course record and a prerequisite record in the database?

<p>A prerequisite record indicates a course that should be taken before another course. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of "physical design" in database development?

<p>Defining the specific storage methods and access mechanisms for the data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of a database query?

<p>Retrieving the transcript of a specific student (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a conceptual design in database development?

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Which type of database management system (DBMS) is emphasized in the provided content?

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What is the primary role of the Information Technology (IT) department in an organization, related to databases?

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What is a database's primary function, as stated in the text?

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What are some additional properties that define a database, as stated in the text?

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What is a "miniworld" in the context of a database?

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Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a field where databases are utilized?

<p>Astronomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can users do by applying database search techniques to the World Wide Web?

<p>Improve information retrieval by searching the internet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements represents the most likely reason for the growing importance of databases?

<p>The rising need for data storage and management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the content, what is MOST LIKELY the purpose of defining "database" as a collection of "related data"?

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What is a 'Database Management System' (DBMS)?

<p>A system that manages and maintains computerized databases by defining, constructing, manipulating, and sharing databases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key function of a DBMS?

<p>Manually creating and updating physical library card catalogs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'meta-data' in the context of a database?

<p>The information about the data itself, like its structure, types, and constraints. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an application program interact with a database?

<p>By sending instructions called queries to the DBMS. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a way that a DBMS protects the database?

<p>Manually checking each data entry for accuracy before it's added to the database. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a DBMS ensure the long-term viability of a database?

<p>By allowing the database to change and evolve over time to meet new requirements. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'transaction' in the context of database manipulation?

<p>An action that involves reading and/or writing data to the database. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental difference between a query and a transaction in a database?

<p>A query involves retrieving data, whilst a transaction involves modifying it. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Database

A logically coherent collection of data with inherent meaning.

Purpose of a Database

Designed for specific user needs and applications.

Miniworld Representation

A database must accurately reflect the real-world events it represents.

Data Interaction

User actions can change data in the database (e.g. transactions).

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Database Size

Databases can vary from simple records to complex large systems.

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Complexity in Databases

Large databases can manage vast amounts of data with various categorizations.

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Commercial Database Example

Amazon.com serves over 60 million users and holds vast data.

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Terabyte

A unit of digital information storage (10^12 bytes).

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Miniworld

An aspect of the real world represented in a database.

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Universe of Discourse (UoD)

The specific context or domain represented by a database.

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Data

Known facts that can be recorded and have implicit meaning.

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Database Applications

Programs that interact with databases to manage data.

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Database Characteristics

Key features that define how a database operates and is structured.

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Traditional Database Applications

Early programs that utilized databases for basic data management.

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Database Personnel

Individuals who work with or manage databases in various roles.

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Big Data Storage Systems

New database systems designed to handle large volumes of nontraditional data.

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NOSQL Systems

A type of database that manages unstructured data, often used for big data needs.

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Multimedia Databases

Databases that store various digital formats, including images and videos.

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Databases used for storing and analyzing geographic and spatial data.

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Data Warehouses

Central repositories of integrated data for analysis and reporting.

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Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)

Technologies that enable users to analyze data stored in data warehouses.

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Active Database Technology

Systems that respond to events in real-time to manage processes.

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Database Management System (DBMS)

A software system that enables creation and maintenance of databases.

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Meta-data

Descriptive information about the data stored in a database.

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Defining a database

Specifying data types, structures, and constraints for storage.

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Manipulating a database

Performing operations like querying, updating, and reporting on data.

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Query

A request sent to the DBMS to retrieve specific data.

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Transaction

An operation that reads and/or writes data in the database.

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Database protection

Measures taken to secure the database from unauthorized access and failures.

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Database System

A combination of a database and DBMS software managing data.

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DBMS

Database Management System, a software for creating and managing databases.

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UNIVERSITY Database

A database specifically for managing student, course, and grade information in universities.

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Data Records

Structured information stored in files within a database, like student or course information.

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STUDENT File

File that stores records containing information about each student.

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COURSE File

File that holds records of each course offered at the university.

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Data Type

A specification that defines the kind of data stored in a record, like string or integer.

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Coding Scheme

Method used to represent values in records, such as numerical codes for class levels.

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Record Relationship

Records in different files can be connected and related to each other.

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Query in Database

A request to retrieve specific data from a database, such as grades or course prerequisites.

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Update in Database

An action that modifies existing data or adds new data to the database.

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Requirements Specification

A phase in designing a database where user needs are documented for development.

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Conceptual Design

A detailed model of what the database should represent, using tools for manipulation.

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Logical Design

The representation of the database using a data model for a specific DBMS.

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Physical Design

The final phase where specifications are provided for data storage and access methods.

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Entity-Relationship Model

A conceptual framework used to represent relationships among data in a database design.

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Study Notes

Databases and Database Users

  • Databases are essential components of modern life, impacting many daily activities.
  • Examples include banking transactions, travel reservations, online shopping, and supermarket purchases.
  • These interactions involve accessing databases, which hold information, often textual or numeric.
  • Recent technological advances have led to new database applications.
  • Social media sites, like Facebook and Twitter, necessitate big data storage systems (NOSQL).
  • These systems also support cloud storage services.
  • Databases are used in various fields, including image and video storage, weather data, and business analysis.
  • Database search techniques improve internet search results.
  • Databases have specific characteristics. They represent real-world aspects ("miniworld").
  • Changes in the miniworld are reflected in the database.
  • A database is logically coherent and meaningful.
  • It's designed for a specific purpose and users.
  • Large databases require databases management systems (DBMS).
  • Databases range in size and complexity.
  • Examples include library catalogs, Amazon.com.
  • Databases can be computerized or manual.

Database Management Systems (DBMS)

  • DBMSs are computerized systems facilitating creation and maintenance of databases.
  • DBMSs handle database definition, construction, manipulation, and sharing amongst users and applications.
  • DBMSs store meta-data (database definitions) for data types, structures, and constraints.
  • DBMSs manage data storage, manipulation (queries, updates, reports), and concurrent access.
  • Database protection against crashes, unauthorized access is crucial.
  • Database life cycles and maintenance are vital for long-term use.

Database Example

  • A university database example includes files for students, courses, sections, grades and prerequisites.
  • Each file contains records of specific data types (e.g., name, student ID, course name).
  • Database manipulation includes queries and updates.
  • Examples include retrieving grade reports, changing student classes, creating new sections.

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