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How was data stored and processed before the use of a computer?
How was data stored and processed before the use of a computer?
- Using a manual file system (correct)
- Using SQL databases
- By developing individual programs for each application
- Through cloud computing
What is a characteristic of the traditional file system described in the text?
What is a characteristic of the traditional file system described in the text?
- No need for individual programs for integrating data
- Each file is independent of other files (correct)
- Changes to data do not affect the programs using the data
- All files are interconnected by default
Why is it challenging to modify data in the traditional file system?
Why is it challenging to modify data in the traditional file system?
- Requires modification of all programs using the data (correct)
- Data is stored in multiple locations making it hard to find
- Data cannot be modified at all
- Changes to data do not impact the programs
What is a consequence of not identifying all programs using data in the traditional file system?
What is a consequence of not identifying all programs using data in the traditional file system?
How are data and application programs arranged in the traditional file system?
How are data and application programs arranged in the traditional file system?
What is the main purpose of a database?
What is the main purpose of a database?
Which software is commonly used to manage modern databases?
Which software is commonly used to manage modern databases?
What is the purpose of the external level in database architecture?
What is the purpose of the external level in database architecture?
What does the internal level of database architecture deal with?
What does the internal level of database architecture deal with?
Which level of database architecture unifies different external views?
Which level of database architecture unifies different external views?
What do software programmers primarily use to interact with relational databases?
What do software programmers primarily use to interact with relational databases?
