Introduction to Databases

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What type of databases were traditionally used before the adoption of Database Management Systems?

  • Graph databases
  • File-based databases (correct)
  • Cloud-based databases
  • Non-relational databases

Which type of DBMS allows for storing data in a structured format using tables?

  • Graph based
  • Relational DBMS (RDBMS) (correct)
  • Key/Value stores
  • NoSQL

What is the primary purpose of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

  • To define the structure of databases (correct)
  • To manage databases without any interface
  • To host cloud-based applications
  • To create databases quickly

Which sector extensively uses DBMS to record large volumes of data?

<p>Banking (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Concurrency considered an essential feature of a DBMS?

<p>To ensure data consistency with multiple user interactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the two-tiered architecture detail?

<p>Client-side applications and middleware (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does SQL primarily simplify for users?

<p>User interaction with the database (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of separating the application server and the DBMS for databases with large data?

<p>Enhancing database performance and scalability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function does the middleware perform in the two-tiered architecture?

<p>Interpreting client-side application data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What essential role do fine-grained security controls in a DBMS play?

<p>Preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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