Master the Art of Database Design
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Master the Art of Database Design

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of database systems?

Increased costs

Which job title involves analyzing large amounts of varied data to generate insights and relationships?

Data Scientist

What is the purpose of a Database Designer?

Define the structure of a database

What are databases classified according to?

<p>Number of users</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were DBMSs developed for?

<p>To enhance file system data management</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Database Administrator?

<p>Manage and maintain DBMS and databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the difference between data and information?

<p>Data is unprocessed, while information consists of processed facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a database?

<p>A specialized structure that allows computer-based systems to store, manage, and retrieve data</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are databases valuable assets for decision making?

<p>They allow for the secure sharing of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of a database system?

<p>Database management system (DBMS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main functions of a database management system (DBMS)?

<p>Storing and managing data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of data in today's world?

<p>Data is abundant, global, and everywhere</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a database management system (DBMS)?

<p>A program that manages the structure and access to data stored in a database</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a DBMS?

<p>Improved data sharing and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of database supports one user at a time?

<p>Single-user database</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a centralized database?

<p>A database where data is located at a single site</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of database contains a wide variety of data used in multiple disciplines?

<p>General-purpose database</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a data warehouse?

<p>To store data in a format optimized for decision support</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible result of uncontrolled data redundancy?

<p>Consistent data-entry errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of data anomalies that can develop when not all required changes in redundant data are made successfully?

<p>Update anomalies, insertion anomalies, deletion anomalies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a database management system (DBMS) do?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a data dictionary?

<p>A storage facility for data elements and their relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does performance tuning in a DBMS ensure?

<p>Efficient system performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the de facto query language and data access standard supported by the majority of DBMS vendors?

<p>Structured Query Language (SQL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of file system data processing involves a system of file folders and filing cabinets?

<p>Manual file systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a record in the context of file system data processing?

<p>A logically connected set of one or more fields that describes a person, place, or thing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main problem with file systems that challenges the types of information that can be created from data?

<p>Difficulty of getting quick answers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between structural dependence and structural independence in file system data processing?

<p>Structural dependence refers to changes in file structure, while structural independence refers to changes in data access</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is data dependence in file system data processing?

<p>Data access changes when data storage characteristics change</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the practical significance of data dependence in file system data processing?

<p>The difference between logical and physical format</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of database stores historical data and business metrics used exclusively for tactical or strategic decision making?

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

What is the purpose of a data warehouse?

<p>To store data in a format optimized for decision support</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of database supports multiple users at the same time?

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

What is the role of a database management system (DBMS)?

<p>To store and manage data</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a database design?

<p>To explain the importance of database design</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main flaw in file system data management?

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

Which of the following best describes the difference between data and information?

<p>Data consists of raw facts, while information is processed data that reveals meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following job titles involves helping companies leverage database technologies to improve business processes and achieve specific goals?

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

Which of the following is a limitation of file system data management that led to the development of DBMSs?

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

What is the main purpose of a Database Security Officer?

<p>Implement security policies for data administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does database design define?

<p>The database structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible result of uncontrolled data redundancy?

<p>Data integrity problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main functions of a database management system (DBMS)?

<p>Data backup and recovery management</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a data warehouse?

<p>To support decision making</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the de facto query language and data access standard supported by the majority of DBMS vendors?

<p>Structured Query Language (SQL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a well-designed database?

<p>Facilitates data management and generates accurate and valuable information</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a field in the context of file system data processing?

<p>A character or group of characters that has a specific meaning and is used to define and store data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main problems with file system data processing?

<p>Lengthy development times, difficulty of getting quick answers, complex system administration, lack of security and limited data sharing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between structural dependence and structural independence in file system data processing?

<p>Structural dependence means access to a file is dependent on its own structure, while structural independence means the file structure can be changed without affecting the application's ability to access the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following job titles involves designing and implementing the infrastructure for next-generation cloud database systems?

<p>Cloud Computing Data Architect</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skills is NOT required for a Database Consultant?

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

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of database systems?

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

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Database Designer?

<p>Design and maintain databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the difference between data and information?

<p>Data is raw facts, while information is processed data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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