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What are the main challenges of File System in comparison to DBMS?
What are the main challenges of File System in comparison to DBMS?
Data redundancy, data inconsistency, data isolation, data integrity, concurrent access anomalies.
Why is data considered a shared resource in database systems?
Why is data considered a shared resource in database systems?
Data needs to be shared among different users and applications within an organization.
What is the importance of data hierarchy in database design?
What is the importance of data hierarchy in database design?
Data hierarchy helps in organizing data from general to specific levels, facilitating efficient data management and retrieval.
What is the concept of normalization in database design?
What is the concept of normalization in database design?
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What are the costs and risks associated with converting from traditional file processing systems to databases?
What are the costs and risks associated with converting from traditional file processing systems to databases?
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Why do organizations justify using databases instead of traditional file processing systems?
Why do organizations justify using databases instead of traditional file processing systems?
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What is the main advantage of using a relational database over separate systems and programs?
What is the main advantage of using a relational database over separate systems and programs?
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What does a system catalog (metadata) provide in a database?
What does a system catalog (metadata) provide in a database?
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What comprises logically related data in a database?
What comprises logically related data in a database?
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What does a database management system (DBMS) enable users to do?
What does a database management system (DBMS) enable users to do?
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What are some components of controlled access to a database?
What are some components of controlled access to a database?
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Why is data hierarchy important in database design?
Why is data hierarchy important in database design?
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What is the main focus of File System design compared to Database Design?
What is the main focus of File System design compared to Database Design?
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What are the tools used in requirement analysis for File System design and Database Design, respectively?
What are the tools used in requirement analysis for File System design and Database Design, respectively?
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How is the traditional approach different from the modern approach in the context of File System vs DBMS?
How is the traditional approach different from the modern approach in the context of File System vs DBMS?
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Explain the cost implications of File System design compared to Database Design.
Explain the cost implications of File System design compared to Database Design.
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What is the key difference in maintenance requirements between File System and DBMS?
What is the key difference in maintenance requirements between File System and DBMS?
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How are programmers involved in File System compared to DBMS?
How are programmers involved in File System compared to DBMS?
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Describe the centralized vs decentralized nature of File System and DBMS design.
Describe the centralized vs decentralized nature of File System and DBMS design.
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What is the emphasis on in File System design versus DBMS design?
What is the emphasis on in File System design versus DBMS design?
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Explain the advantages of the Database approach over the traditional File System approach.
Explain the advantages of the Database approach over the traditional File System approach.
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What are some of the risks associated with adopting a DBMS?
What are some of the risks associated with adopting a DBMS?
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