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What is a database management system (DBMS)?
What is a database management system (DBMS)?
- A collection of information organized into rows and columns
- A software for creating and managing file processing systems
- A system software for managing databases in a systematic way (correct)
- A computer program used for indexing data
How is data organized in a database?
How is data organized in a database?
- Into arrays and stacks
- Into files and directories
- Into tables, rows, and columns (correct)
- Into graphs and trees
What is the purpose of a database system?
What is the purpose of a database system?
- To create unstructured data
- To easily access, manage, and update information (correct)
- To organize data in a messy way
- To complicate data storage
What is the main function of a database management system (DBMS)?
What is the main function of a database management system (DBMS)?
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What describes the architecture of a database system?
What describes the architecture of a database system?
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What is the purpose of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
What is the purpose of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
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What problem does data redundancy in a database aim to solve?
What problem does data redundancy in a database aim to solve?
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What challenge does a Database Management System (DBMS) help overcome in terms of data accessibility?
What challenge does a Database Management System (DBMS) help overcome in terms of data accessibility?
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What is the meaning of 'atomicity of updates' in the context of database management?
What is the meaning of 'atomicity of updates' in the context of database management?
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Why is enforcing security constraints difficult in conventional file processing systems?
Why is enforcing security constraints difficult in conventional file processing systems?
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