Introduction to Database Systems
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What is the primary purpose of a database system in an organization?

  • To present data to customers and clients on the World-Wide- Web only
  • To support a single commercial process
  • To manage large data sets efficiently and persistently (correct)
  • To maintain internal records only

Which of the following best describes the role of a DBMS in a database system?

  • A DBMS is a simple software tool for managing data
  • A DBMS is responsible for creating and managing small amounts of data
  • A DBMS is a specialized software that creates and manages large amounts of data efficiently and safely over long periods of time (correct)
  • A DBMS is responsible for presenting data to customers and clients on the World-Wide- Web

What is the power of databases attributed to?

  • The body of knowledge and technology developed over several decades (correct)
  • The simplicity of the software
  • The ease of use
  • The ability to manage small amounts of data

What is the common dialect definition of a database?

<p>A collection of data that is managed by a DBMS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a common use of databases in businesses?

<p>Managing personal records (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the data management in a database system involve?

<p>Both the definition and manipulation of data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the DB course according to the text?

<p>How to organize data supporting multiple users and efficient data retrieval (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a major approach of data management mentioned in the text?

<p>Cloud-based Data Management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the limitations of the manual approach to data management?

<p>It is difficult to update, retrieve, and integrate data, and is limited to small size information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the manual approach and the traditional file-based approach to data management?

<p>The traditional file-based approach is a decentralized computerized data handling method (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of the database approach to data management?

<p>It allows for easy cross-referencing and integration of data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main drawback of the traditional file-based approach to data management?

<p>It is difficult to update, retrieve, and integrate data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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