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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?

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?

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?

Modifying data becomes challenging (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are data and application programs arranged in the traditional file system?

Any change to data requires modification of all programs using the data (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a database?

To store and manage data (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which software is commonly used to manage modern databases?

Oracle (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the external level in database architecture?

Specifies how end-users understand data organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the internal level of database architecture deal with?

Managing operational matters (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which level of database architecture unifies different external views?

Conceptual level (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do software programmers primarily use to interact with relational databases?

SQL Server Management Studio (A) Signup and view all the answers