Introduction to Databases: Chapter 1 Quiz
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What is considered a database in the context of this discussion?

  • A collection of application programs
  • A collection of reports
  • A collection of unrelated data
  • A collection of related data (correct)

What is a database management system (DBMS) in the context of this discussion?

  • Software that manages and controls access to the database (correct)
  • Software that manages and controls access to unrelated data
  • Software that manages and controls access to applications
  • Software that manages and controls access to reports

What is a database application in the context of this discussion?

  • A program that interacts with the database at some point in its execution (correct)
  • A program that produces reports
  • A program that interacts with unrelated data
  • A program that manages and controls access to the database

What is a traditional file-based system according to the text?

<p>A collection of application programs that perform services for the end-users (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a database system as per the text?

<p>Renting a DVD (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a database management system (DBMS) as described in the text?

<p>To manage and control access to the database (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the manual filing system when we have to cross-reference or process the information in the files?

<p>Separation and isolation of data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributes to all the previously mentioned limitations of the file-based approach according to the text?

<p>The definition of the data is embedded in the application programs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a database consist of, according to the text?

<p>A shared collection of logically related data and its description (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does the database approach offer, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Data abstraction allows changes in internal definitions without affecting users (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do modern software development and database systems have in common, based on the text?

<p>Separation of data structure from application programs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of manually filing systems breaking down when we have to cross-reference or process information in the files?

<p>Difficulty in accessing and processing information effectively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one limitation of the file-based approach mentioned in the text?

<p>Incompatible file formats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for all the previously mentioned limitations of the file-based approach according to the text?

<p>Definition of data embedded in application programs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did modern software development adopt that is similar to the database approach?

<p>Separation of data structure from application programs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The separation and isolation of data is a limitation related to which type of system?

<p>Traditional File-Based Systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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