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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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