16 Questions
What is considered a database in the context of this discussion?
A collection of related data
What is a database management system (DBMS) in the context of this discussion?
Software that manages and controls access to the database
What is a database application in the context of this discussion?
A program that interacts with the database at some point in its execution
What is a traditional file-based system according to the text?
A collection of application programs that perform services for the end-users
Which of the following is NOT an example of a database system as per the text?
Renting a DVD
What is the main function of a database management system (DBMS) as described in the text?
To manage and control access to the database
What is a limitation of the manual filing system when we have to cross-reference or process the information in the files?
Separation and isolation of data
What factor contributes to all the previously mentioned limitations of the file-based approach according to the text?
The definition of the data is embedded in the application programs
What does a database consist of, according to the text?
A shared collection of logically related data and its description
What advantage does the database approach offer, as mentioned in the text?
Data abstraction allows changes in internal definitions without affecting users
What do modern software development and database systems have in common, based on the text?
Separation of data structure from application programs
What is a consequence of manually filing systems breaking down when we have to cross-reference or process information in the files?
Difficulty in accessing and processing information effectively
What is one limitation of the file-based approach mentioned in the text?
Incompatible file formats
What is responsible for all the previously mentioned limitations of the file-based approach according to the text?
Definition of data embedded in application programs
What did modern software development adopt that is similar to the database approach?
Separation of data structure from application programs
The separation and isolation of data is a limitation related to which type of system?
Traditional File-Based Systems
Test your knowledge of the fundamental concepts and applications of database systems with this quiz based on Chapter 1 of the Applied College curriculum. Explore the significance of databases in our daily lives and their diverse applications.
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