Evolution of Data Storage and Retrieval in Supplier/Parts Enterprise Quiz
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Which entity is uniquely identified by a supplier number (SNUM)?

  • Orders
  • Suppliers (correct)
  • Parts
  • Colors
  • What is the purpose of the "order date" in the Supplier/Parts enterprise?

  • To identify suppliers
  • To identify parts
  • To uniquely identify orders
  • To track changes in order quantities (correct)
  • How many suppliers and orders are considered in this abbreviated version?

  • Three suppliers and five orders
  • Two suppliers and six orders (correct)
  • Two suppliers and five orders
  • Three suppliers and six orders
  • What is the main focus of the Data Storage and Retrieval discussed in the text?

    <p>Supplier / Parts enterprise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of preserving the information mentioned in the text?

    <p>To maintain records of business transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device was used to punch holes into the punch cards?

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

    What was the storage mechanism for the information on the punch cards?

    <p>Deck of punch cards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the machines designed to process the punch cards called?

    <p>Tabulating machines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many holes were required to represent a letter on the punch card?

    <p>2 holes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information could the tabulating machines process based on the numbers 'stored' in the punch cards?

    <p>Simple arithmetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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