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What is the primary function of a database management system (DBMS)?

  • To store user data in the database
  • To enforce referential integrity constraints
  • To serve as an intermediary between the users and the database (correct)
  • To create the database itself

    • Which of the following is not a characteristic of a relational database?

  • Stores metadata outside the database
  • Requires application programs to create and maintain the database
  • Self-describing collection of related tables
  • Allows for efficient data analysis on the production database (correct)

    • What is the relationship between users and a database system?

  • Users are considered part of the database
  • Users are responsible for maintaining the database backup and recovery systems
  • Users are not considered part of the database (correct)
  • Users are responsible for creating the database structure

    • Which of the following is the purpose of metadata in a database?

    <p>To describe the structure of the database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is responsible for creating, maintaining, and supporting database backup and recovery systems?

    <p>The application programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the main purpose of a database system?

    <p>To serve as an intermediary between users and the database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an application program in relation to referential integrity constraints?

    <p>Enforcing referential integrity constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are database systems described in terms of users?

    <p>Users are not considered part of a database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a relational database being self-describing?

    <p>The database maintains a record of its own structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT responsible for creating, maintaining, and supporting database backup systems?

    <p>Metadata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what capacity do users interact with the database management system (DBMS)?

    <p>Through an application program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of data analysis in relation to databases?

    <p>On the production database</p> Signup and view all the answers

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