12 Questions
What is the term used for information about the database?
Metadata
Which type of data is referred to as the most stable part of an organization's information system?
Persistent data
In a database, what is the well-organized collection of related data called?
Database
Which term refers to the permanent storage of data?
Persistent data
What characterizes database systems according to the text?
Huge volume of data
What type of operations are generally performed on data items in order to provide information about an entity?
Processing operations
According to the passage, which of the following statements about the evolution of database technology is true?
Relational database systems have been the dominant database technology since their inception.
What is the relationship between data and information according to the passage?
Data are the raw facts that constitute the building blocks of information.
What is the key to organizational survival according to the passage?
Timely and relevant information.
What is the primary focus of logical design according to the passage?
The structure of basic data relationships and their definition in a particular database system.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of relational database design according to the passage?
It has evolved from an art to a science that has been made partially implementable as a set of software design aids.
According to the passage, which of the following is a characteristic of the database component of computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools?
They offer interactive modeling capability using a simplified data modeling approach.
Explore the evolution of database technology over the past three decades, from the rise of relational database systems to the emergence of specialized systems in science and engineering. Learn how relational database design has transitioned from an art to a science, with a focus on its significance for business enterprises.
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