10 Questions
Which entity is uniquely identified by a supplier number (SNUM)?
Suppliers
What is the purpose of the "order date" in the Supplier/Parts enterprise?
To track changes in order quantities
How many suppliers and orders are considered in this abbreviated version?
Two suppliers and six orders
What is the main focus of the Data Storage and Retrieval discussed in the text?
Supplier / Parts enterprise
What is the purpose of preserving the information mentioned in the text?
To maintain records of business transactions
Which device was used to punch holes into the punch cards?
Typewriter
What was the storage mechanism for the information on the punch cards?
Deck of punch cards
What were the machines designed to process the punch cards called?
Tabulating machines
How many holes were required to represent a letter on the punch card?
2 holes
What information could the tabulating machines process based on the numbers 'stored' in the punch cards?
Simple arithmetic
Test your knowledge on the evolution of data storage and retrieval in the Supplier/Parts enterprise. Learn about storing and retrieving data on suppliers and parts, including identifying numbers and quantities.
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