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What are the components of computer science?
What are the components of computer science?
Theoretical and algorithmic foundations, hardware and software
What is the focus of computer science?
What is the focus of computer science?
The study of computers and computing
What is the role of computer science in processing information?
What is the role of computer science in processing information?
Uses for processing information
What is one of the advantages of using a DBMS?
What is one of the advantages of using a DBMS?
What is one of the disadvantages of using a DBMS?
What is one of the disadvantages of using a DBMS?
What is a key advantage of avoiding data duplication in a DBMS?
What is a key advantage of avoiding data duplication in a DBMS?
What is an essential aspect of data integrity in a database?
What is an essential aspect of data integrity in a database?
What does a database system allow in terms of data sharing?
What does a database system allow in terms of data sharing?
What is one of the responsibilities of the DBA in a DBMS?
What is one of the responsibilities of the DBA in a DBMS?
What is one of the challenges when replacing a file-based system with a database system?
What is one of the challenges when replacing a file-based system with a database system?
Why is there a cost associated with staff training in the context of DBMS?
Why is there a cost associated with staff training in the context of DBMS?
What does the physical level of abstraction in the three-level architecture of the database describe?
What does the physical level of abstraction in the three-level architecture of the database describe?
What is the logical level of abstraction in the three-level architecture of the database concerned with?
What is the logical level of abstraction in the three-level architecture of the database concerned with?
Why is there a cost associated with appointing technical staff for handling a DBMS?
Why is there a cost associated with appointing technical staff for handling a DBMS?
What does the view level of abstraction in the three-level architecture of the database describe?
What does the view level of abstraction in the three-level architecture of the database describe?
Why is there a cost associated with converting data from data files to database files?
Why is there a cost associated with converting data from data files to database files?
What may be lost or cause the whole system to stop if a database is corrupted due to power failure or storage media issues?
What may be lost or cause the whole system to stop if a database is corrupted due to power failure or storage media issues?
'Most DBMSs are often complex systems so the training for users to use the DBMS is required' - What does this statement imply?
'Most DBMSs are often complex systems so the training for users to use the DBMS is required' - What does this statement imply?
What is required at all levels in terms of training for users to use a DBMS?
What is required at all levels in terms of training for users to use a DBMS?
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Computer science is a multimedia and multisphere discipline that deals with the study of computers and computing, including their theoretical and algorithmic foundations, hardware and software, and their uses for processing information[4
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