22 Questions
What is the main problem associated with the traditional file environment?
Data redundancy
What characteristic of a database management system (DBMS) helps in controlling redundant data?
Data definition capability
What is the primary role of a database management system (DBMS) in an organization?
Centralize data
Which type of database stores data as two-dimensional tables?
Relational database
What does the term 'foreign key' refer to in the context of databases?
Primary key used in second table as a look-up field
What is the main purpose of a data dictionary in a database management system (DBMS)?
To specify the structure of database content
Which process involves creating small, stable, flexible, and adaptive data structures from complex groups of data?
Normalization process
What is the purpose of referential integrity rules in relational database management systems (RDMS)?
'Ensuring' consistent relationships between tables
How do non-relational databases differ from relational databases?
'No-SQL' databases use more flexible data models
What do Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD) enable in the context of database management?
'Visualizing' relationships among data elements
What characteristic of non-relational databases allows them to handle large volumes of unstructured and structured data?
'No-SQL' storage across distributed machines
What role does a database play in handling ad hoc reports?
Delivering ad hoc reports on demand
What is the main function of a database management system (DBMS) in an organization?
To centralize data, manage them, and provide access to the stored data by application programs
Why is data redundancy a problem in the traditional file environment?
It results in the presence of duplicate data in multiple files
What is the purpose of a data dictionary in a database management system (DBMS)?
To store definitions of data elements and their characteristics
What characteristic allows non-relational databases to handle large volumes of unstructured and structured data?
More flexible data model
In the context of databases, what is the purpose of referential integrity rules used by RDMS?
To ensure relationships between tables remain consistent
What is the role of a database in handling ad hoc reports?
Delivering custom and on-demand reports
Which process involves creating small, stable, flexible, and adaptive data structures from complex groups of data?
Normalization
What role does a database play in controlling redundant data?
Centralizing data and managing them
What do non-relational databases use to store data across distributed machines?
More flexible data model
What is the primary purpose of a relational database management system (RDMS) in an organization?
Centralizing data, managing them, and providing access to the stored data by application programs
Test your knowledge of database and information management with this quiz based on the textbook 'Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firms' by Kenneth C. Laudon and Jane P. Laudon. Explore the problems of managing data resources, database management systems capabilities, and tools for accessing information.
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