Operating Systems Overview

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What is the primary function of a DBMS?

  • To provide security and data consistency
  • To process and administer the database (correct)
  • To define the data model
  • To create forms and reports

What type of language is used to process a database?

  • Java
  • Structured Query Language (SQL) (correct)
  • Python
  • C++

What is the purpose of a database application?

  • To create the data model for the database
  • To serve as an intermediary between users and database data (correct)
  • To provide a direct connection between users and the database
  • To administer the database and perform backups

What is the purpose of the entity-relationship data model?

<p>To represent the logical structure of the database data and relationships (D)</p>
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What is the role of user involvement in database development?

<p>Users define the data model and design of the database (C)</p>
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What is the purpose of locking in multi-user database processing?

<p>To prevent the lost-update problem (B)</p>
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What is the main purpose of a database?

<p>To keep track of things (C)</p>
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Which of the following statements about primary keys is correct?

<p>A primary key is a column or group of columns that uniquely identifies a row in a table. (B)</p>
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What is the purpose of a foreign key in a database?

<p>To create relationships between tables in a database (D)</p>
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Which of the following best describes metadata in the context of databases?

<p>Metadata is data that describes the data stored in a database. (C)</p>
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What is the primary function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

<p>To create, process, and administer a database (C)</p>
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Which of the following statements about a database is correct?

<p>A database is a self-describing collection of integrated records. (A)</p>
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What is the primary role of an operating system?

<p>To act as an intermediary between hardware and user (A)</p>
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Which of the following is NOT a major category of operating systems?

<p>Network OS (B)</p>
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Which of the following is an example of a Nonmobile Client Operating System?

<p>Linux (B)</p>
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What is a software constraint for operating systems?

<p>An operating system can only run on specific hardware (B)</p>
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What is the difference between a native application and a web application?

<p>Native applications are installed on the device, while web applications run in a browser (D)</p>
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What is virtualization in the context of operating systems?

<p>The process of running multiple operating systems on a single physical computer (D)</p>
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What is a primary key in a database?

<p>A field that identifies a unique row in a table (D)</p>
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Which of the following is an example of a bad primary key?

<p>Name field (D)</p>
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What is a foreign key in a database?

<p>A field used to connect to a field in another table (B)</p>
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Why are currency fields considered bad primary keys?

<p>Because currency values tend to change frequently (A)</p>
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In a relational database, what is used to link tables together?

<p>Foreign keys (C)</p>
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What is the purpose of Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN)?

<p>To represent business processes visually (D)</p>
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What is the main difference between Server Virtualization and PC Virtualization?

<p>Server Virtualization allows multiple virtual servers to run on a single physical server, while PC Virtualization allows a PC to host different operating systems. (A)</p>
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What is the purpose of Desktop Virtualization?

<p>To allow users to access their desktops remotely using any device with an internet connection. (B)</p>
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What does a Site License authorize a company to do?

<p>Install the product on all computers within the company or at a specific location. (B)</p>
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What is the main characteristic of Application Software?

<p>It is designed for specific tasks or functions, such as word processing or web browsing. (B)</p>
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In what way does PC Virtualization differ from Desktop Virtualization?

<p>PC Virtualization allows a PC to host different operating systems, while Desktop Virtualization separates a desktop environment remotely. (B)</p>
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