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What is the primary function of data in the context of a database?

To provide a framework for data management
To aid in producing information based on facts (correct)
To organize data in a hierarchical format
To produce information directly

What is a key characteristic of a modern DBMS in terms of user access?

Users are categorized based on their level of expertise
All users have equal rights and permissions
Users have limited access to data retrieval
Users are categorized based on their purpose of access (correct)

What was the traditional way of organizing data before the advent of DBMS?

Centralized database
File formats (correct)
Hierarchical structure
Decentralized system

What is the primary advantage of an n-tier architecture in a DBMS?

It allows for independent modification of individual modules (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a DBMS in terms of data storage?

To make it easier to retrieve, manipulate, and produce information (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a 1-tier architecture in DBMS?

The DBMS is the only entity that the user directly interacts with. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which data model is best suited for the conceptual design of a database?

Entity-Relationship Model (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of a multiple-tier database architecture?

It is highly modifiable due to independent components. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a database schema?

To formulate the constraints that are to be applied on the data. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the Relational Model in DBMS?

First-order predicate logic. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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