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?

    <p>Data is essential for database operations and business activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To manipulate information so that it can be sorted and/or searched efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a database management system (DBMS)?

    <p>A software package to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a computerized database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an entity in the context of database systems?

    <p>A person, place, or thing for which data is collected, stored, and maintained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary key in a database table?

    <p>A field or set of fields that uniquely identifies the record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is big data?

    <p>A collection of data that is huge in volume, yet growing exponentially with time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of DBMS software?

    <p>Microsoft Access, MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To manipulate information for sorting and searching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a database?

    <p>An organized collection of related data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Data is essential for the successful completion of business activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following examples can be considered a database?

    <p>A well-structured collection of related information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By manipulating information for sorting and searching</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is a set of fields that uniquely identifies the database</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Data with huge size and complexity that traditional data management tools cannot efficiently store or process</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To facilitate the creation and maintenance of a computerized database</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>StudentID, First_name, Last_name, Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Database Systems used?

    <p>Everywhere, powering all sorts of projects like web sites, client tracking applications, medical record systems, and airline reservation systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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