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What is the main job of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
Which of the following is an application of a database according to the text?
What type of information does a DBMS handle in the context of accounting?
In which sector does a DBMS manage customer info, accounts, loans, and transactions?
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What is the primary function of a DBMS in the context of online retailers?
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What is the primary purpose of a database system?
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In a typical file processing system, what was a significant drawback?
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What problem did the university face due to data isolation in the 1960s?
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Which sector primarily records calls, generates bills, and maintains balances on prepaid calling cards?
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What role do databases play in our daily lives with the Internet revolution?
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What did database systems help organizations to avoid with the advance of technology?
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Why was it difficult to retrieve specific information in a typical file processing system?
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Which major software companies incorporate databases into their product lines?
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What kind of information does the finance sector primarily store in databases?
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What did more people directly interact with as technology advanced?
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