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What significant development happened on Nov 2, 1886?
What significant development happened on Nov 2, 1886?
Which technology marked the birth of the spreadsheet?
Which technology marked the birth of the spreadsheet?
What technology became prevalent in the 1980s?
What technology became prevalent in the 1980s?
When did data management start becoming global?
When did data management start becoming global?
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What parameter is associated with DBMS scalability?
What parameter is associated with DBMS scalability?
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Significant Developments in Technology
- Nov 2, 1886: Herman Hollerith's punched card technology was patented, marking a significant development in data processing.
Birth of the Spreadsheet
- 1979: VisiCalc, the first electronic spreadsheet, was released, marking the birth of the spreadsheet.
Prevalent Technology
- 1980s: The personal computer (PC) became prevalent, revolutionizing data management and processing.
Global Data Management
- 1990s: Data management started becoming global, with the widespread adoption of the internet and web-based technologies.
DBMS Scalability
- Vertical scalability: The parameter associated with DBMS scalability, which refers to the ability of a system to increase its power and capacity to handle increasing amounts of data and user load.
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Test your knowledge of the history of data management and the evolution of database management systems (DBMS) with this quiz. Explore the significance of physical data management and the transition to electronic storage.
