Major Areas of Information System Chapter Three Quiz

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What is a database?

A random assortment of data without any organization
A set of unsorted and unmanaged data
A well-organized collection of unrelated data
A collection of information, usually kept in a list, on a particular subject (correct)

What is the purpose of a database?

To keep data disorganized and unmanageable
To manipulate information so that it can be sorted and/or searched (correct)
To make record keeping and tracking slow and inefficient
To manipulate information so that it cannot be sorted or searched

Which of the following can be considered as a database?

An Excel spreadsheet containing unrelated data
A well-designed, organized, and carefully managed collection of related data (correct)
A filing cabinet with random documents jumbled together
A library of books with no organization or cataloging

What role does data play for a database?

Data is essential for database operations and business activities (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the function of a database system?

To manipulate information so that it can be sorted and/or searched efficiently (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a database management system (DBMS)?

A software package to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a computerized database (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an entity in the context of database systems?

A person, place, or thing for which data is collected, stored, and maintained (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary key in a database table?

A field or set of fields that uniquely identifies the record (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is big data?

A collection of data that is huge in volume, yet growing exponentially with time (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of DBMS software?

Microsoft Access, MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a well-designed database?

To manipulate information for sorting and searching (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a database?

An organized collection of related data (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role does data play in the successful completion of an organization's business activities?

Data is essential for the successful completion of business activities (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following examples can be considered a database?

A well-structured collection of related information (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does a well-designed database contribute to an organization's efficiency?

By manipulating information for sorting and searching (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a primary key in a database table?

It is a set of fields that uniquely identifies the database (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of database systems, what does 'big data' refer to?

Data with huge size and complexity that traditional data management tools cannot efficiently store or process (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To facilitate the creation and maintenance of a computerized database (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an attribute in the context of database systems?

StudentID, First_name, Last_name, Department (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where are Database Systems used?

Everywhere, powering all sorts of projects like web sites, client tracking applications, medical record systems, and airline reservation systems (A) Signup and view all the answers