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Introduction to Database Management System (DBMS)
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Introduction to Database Management System (DBMS)

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What is the main job of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

  • Designing graphical user interfaces
  • Managing hardware resources
  • Creating data backups
  • Organizing and retrieving data in a convenient and efficient way (correct)
  • Which of the following is an application of a database according to the text?

  • Designing website layouts
  • Managing advertising campaigns
  • Tracking production, inventory, and orders in manufacturing (correct)
  • Monitoring social media engagement
  • What type of information does a DBMS handle in the context of accounting?

  • Customer and product information
  • Supply chain and production tracking
  • Employee data, salaries, and payroll taxes
  • Payments, receipts, account balances, and financial details (correct)
  • In which sector does a DBMS manage customer info, accounts, loans, and transactions?

    <p>Banking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a DBMS in the context of online retailers?

    <p>Tracks sales, online orders, generates recommendation lists, and maintains product evaluations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a database system?

    <p>To efficiently manage and organize data to avoid redundancy and inconsistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a typical file processing system, what was a significant drawback?

    <p>Data redundancy and inconsistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem did the university face due to data isolation in the 1960s?

    <p>Difficulty in accessing data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector primarily records calls, generates bills, and maintains balances on prepaid calling cards?

    <p>Telecommunication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do databases play in our daily lives with the Internet revolution?

    <p>Significant role in online bookstores, banking websites, and more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did database systems help organizations to avoid with the advance of technology?

    <p>Data redundancy and inconsistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was it difficult to retrieve specific information in a typical file processing system?

    <p>Retrieving specific information required new application programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major software companies incorporate databases into their product lines?

    <p>Oracle, Microsoft, and IBM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of information does the finance sector primarily store in databases?

    <p>Information about holdings, sales, purchases of financial instruments, and realtime market data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did more people directly interact with as technology advanced?

    <p>Databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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