Introduction to Databases
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What is the main function of a database management system (DBMS)?

  • Efficiently accessing data (correct)
  • Creating data warehouses
  • Organizing multimedia databases
  • Developing real-time databases
  • Which attribute does 'Big Data' refer to according to Gartner (2012)?

  • High availability
  • High value
  • High veracity
  • High volume (correct)
  • What aspect of data does the 'Veracity' Vs refer to in the context of databases?

  • Trustworthiness (correct)
  • Value
  • Velocity
  • Volume
  • What do 'traditional applications' of databases primarily consist of?

    <p><em>Numeric and textual databases</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the raw facts that can be recorded and have implicit meaning?

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

    What is the primary purpose of a modern database system?

    <p><em>Manage large, complex collections of data</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes 'Big Data' according to the information provided?

    <p><em>Require new forms of processing</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which application type is NOT mentioned in relation to databases?

    <p><em>Retail databases</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Geographic Information Systems (GIS)' fall under which category of database applications?

    <p><em>Geographic Information Systems (GIS)</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Veracity' in terms of data quality deals with:

    <p><em>Trustworthiness of data</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

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