Introduction to Databases

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Which of the following is NOT a type of traditional database application?

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Real-time and Active Databases (correct)
Numeric and Textual Databases
Multimedia Databases

What is the main focus of the first part of the book?

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Data Warehouses
Traditional Applications (correct)
Real-time and Active Databases

Which of the following is a basic definition of a database?

A collection of multimedia files
A system used to store and manage data (correct)
A software used for real-time data processing
A tool for creating geographic maps

What are the main characteristics of the database approach?

<p>Storing and managing data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should databases not be used?

<p>There is no specific situation where databases should not be used (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a type of traditional database application? What is the main focus of the first part of the book? Which of the following is a basic definition of a database? What are the main characteristics of the database approach? When should databases not be used?