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Which of the following best describes the role of a database?
Which of the following best describes the role of a database?
- A network protocol for transmitting data.
- A programming language used for developing applications.
- A collection of related data stored on a computer system. (correct)
- A tool for performing complex mathematical computations.
Which action is facilitated by a database management system?
Which action is facilitated by a database management system?
- Converting power from AC to DC.
- Modifying and deleting data. (correct)
- Regulating network traffic.
- Rendering 3D graphics.
Data in a database is transformed into what?
Data in a database is transformed into what?
- HTML code
- Machine language
- Electrical signals
- Useful information (correct)
According to the material which of the following is considered data?
According to the material which of the following is considered data?
What primarily distinguishes information from data, based on the content?
What primarily distinguishes information from data, based on the content?
In the context of database systems, what does the term 'raw facts' refer to?
In the context of database systems, what does the term 'raw facts' refer to?
How can data be stored?
How can data be stored?
Which of these is an example of using data to produce information?
Which of these is an example of using data to produce information?
What is the significance of 'related data' in the definition of a database?
What is the significance of 'related data' in the definition of a database?
What is the primary purpose of transforming retrieved data in a database?
What is the primary purpose of transforming retrieved data in a database?
Which activity is typically associated with extracting information from a database, rather than inputting data?
Which activity is typically associated with extracting information from a database, rather than inputting data?
If 'data' is best described as raw facts, what term describes these facts after they have been organized and processed?
If 'data' is best described as raw facts, what term describes these facts after they have been organized and processed?
Which of the following actions constitutes 'cheating' according to the course rules mentioned in the material?
Which of the following actions constitutes 'cheating' according to the course rules mentioned in the material?
What are the listed potential consequences of getting caught cheating?
What are the listed potential consequences of getting caught cheating?
Which of these items is listed as part of the grade distribution?
Which of these items is listed as part of the grade distribution?
Besides lecture notes, what other resource shown is listed?
Besides lecture notes, what other resource shown is listed?
Which topic is covered in lecture 4?
Which topic is covered in lecture 4?
When is the Midterm scheduled?
When is the Midterm scheduled?
On what date is the Quiz?
On what date is the Quiz?
Flashcards
What is Data?
What is Data?
A collection of raw facts that can be processed to derive meaning or knowledge.
What is Information?
What is Information?
The result of combining, comparing, and performing calculations on data.
What is a Database?
What is a Database?
Collection of related data stored on a computer system that provides facilities for retrieving, adding, modifying, and deleting the data when required.
What is the Entity Relationship Model (ER)?
What is the Entity Relationship Model (ER)?
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What is SQL?
What is SQL?
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Study Notes
Data & Information
- Data refers to a collection of raw facts
- Data can be used in many forms like text, numbers, media, bytes, etc.
- Data can be stored in different formats, such as paper or computer memory
- Information results from combining, comparing, and doing calculations on data
- Processed data becomes information
Database
- A database is a set of related data stored on a computer
- The Database provides the ability to retrieve, add, modify, and delete data
- It transforms data into useful information
Course Information
- All the course materials are available online
- The link to the materials is: https://bu.edu.eg/staff/fatmaelsayed14
Grade Distribution
- Total grade equals 100
- The final exam makes up 50% of the grade
- Year's work makes up 50% of the grade
- Mid-term exam: 20
- Labs: 20
- Quizzes: 10
- Lecture notes and text book are resources to be used
Course Content
- Week 2 (16-Feb): Introduction (chapter 1)
- Week 3 (23-Feb): Database Environment (chapter 2)
- Week 4 (2-Mar): Entity Relationship Model (ER) (chapter 3)
- Week 5 (9-Mar): Basic SQL part 1 (chapter 6)
- Week 6 (16-Mar): Functional Dependencies and Normalization for Relational Databases (chapter 14)
- Week 7 (23-Mar): Basic SQL part 2 (chapter 6)
- Week 8 (30-Mar): Holiday (Eid Elfitr)
- Week 9 (6-Apr): Midterm Break
- Week 10 (13-Apr): Including constraints (chapter 6)
- Week 11 (20-Apr): Views and sequences (chapter 7)
- Week 12 (27-Apr): Transactions (chapter 20)
- Week 13 (4-May): Enhanced Entity Relationship (EER) (chapter 4)
- Week 14 (18-May): Quiz
Important Rule
- Cheating and copying is never ok
- If caught cheating, the student will get a "Zero" in that exam
- If caught cheating, their names will be published with the grade
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