Master the World of Databases

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

A system that supports concurrent access and fault tolerance
Software that interacts with end users and applications to analyze data (correct)
A collection of data stored on a file system
A technique used to design databases

Where can small databases be stored?

On computer clusters
In a database management system
In cloud storage
On a file system (correct)

What does the term 'database system' refer to?

The sum total of the database, the DBMS, and the associated applications (correct)
The collection of data stored and accessed electronically
The software that interacts with end users, applications, and the database
The sum total of the database and the DBMS

What are some considerations in the design of databases?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a database management system?

To capture and analyze data (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a database?

A database is an organized collection of data stored and accessed electronically through the use of a database management system. Signup and view all the answers

Where can large databases be hosted?

Large databases can be hosted on computer clusters or cloud storage. Signup and view all the answers

What are some aspects of database design?

Some aspects of database design include data modeling, efficient data representation and storage, query languages, security and privacy of sensitive data, and distributed computing issues. Signup and view all the answers

What is a database management system (DBMS)?

A database management system (DBMS) is the software that interacts with end users, applications, and the database itself to capture and analyze the data. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'database' refer to?

The term 'database' refers to the sum total of the data, the DBMS, and the associated applications, which together form a database system. Signup and view all the answers

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