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What is a Database?

A group of application programs implemented specifically for an application
A collection of unrelated data
A random assortment of data with no inherent meaning
A collection of related data representing some aspect of the real world (correct)

What does DBMS stand for?

Database Manipulation and Storage
Data Backup and Management System
Database Management System (correct)
Data Business Management System

What can a Database be in terms of size?

It is always very small, never exceeding a few records
It is always in the gigabytes or terabytes range
It is limited to a few hundred or thousand bytes
It can range from a few records to gigabytes or terabytes (correct)

What is the purpose of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

Enables users to create and maintain a database (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are some properties of a Database?

Logically coherent collection of data with inherent meaning (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a centralized system, where are all DB functions, user applications, and interfaces located?

In one system (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a client-server architecture, where are most of the DB functions located?

On the server (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does a data model include?

Data types, relationships, and constraints (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can an Object oriented Data Model include?

Set of user defined operations within the Data Model (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where can the user application programs and interfaces be located in a client-server architecture?

On the clients (workstations or Pc’s) (D) Signup and view all the answers

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