Introduction to Database Management Systems
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What is the main task of a modern database system?

  • To develop a conceptual design for the database
  • To define the data elements and relationship for a specified system
  • To manage a large, complex collection of data (correct)
  • To create a high-level data model

What is the set of allowed values for each attribute called in a database system?

  • Domain of the attribute (correct)
  • Entity-Relationship diagram
  • Relatively large collection of interrelated data
  • Relational model

What is the special value 'null' in a database system used to indicate?

  • The value is relatively large
  • The value is highly valuable
  • The value is required to be atomic
  • The value is 'unknown' (correct)

What does ER model stand for in the context of database systems?

<p>Entity-Relationship model (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of design does ER modeling develop for a database?

<p>Conceptual design (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of database systems, what is the main purpose of the ER model?

<p>To develop a conceptual design for the database (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'domain' refer to in a database system?

<p>The set of allowed values for each attribute (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge posed by the special value 'null' in a database system?

<p>It causes complications in the definition of many operations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of attribute values in a database system?

<p>They are required to be atomic; that is, indivisible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What task does a modern database system primarily perform?

<p>Manage a large, complex collection of data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a database system?

<p>To manage a large, complex collection of data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of database systems, what does DBMS stand for?

<p>Database Management System (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ER model stand for in the context of database systems?

<p>Entity-Relationship Model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of attribute values in a database system?

<p>Set of allowed values for each attribute (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What task does a modern database system primarily perform?

<p>Managing a large, complex collection of data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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