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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?

Banking Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary purpose of a database system?

To efficiently manage and organize data to avoid redundancy and inconsistency Signup and view all the answers

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

Data redundancy and inconsistency Signup and view all the answers

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

Difficulty in accessing data Signup and view all the answers

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

Telecommunication Signup and view all the answers

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

Significant role in online bookstores, banking websites, and more Signup and view all the answers

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

Data redundancy and inconsistency Signup and view all the answers

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

Retrieving specific information required new application programs Signup and view all the answers

Which major software companies incorporate databases into their product lines?

Oracle, Microsoft, and IBM Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What did more people directly interact with as technology advanced?

Databases Signup and view all the answers