RDBMS using SQLite Unit 1: Understanding Data
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What is data?

Data is a collection of distinct small units of information.

Where does the word 'Data' originate from?

The word 'Data' originates from the word 'datum,' which means 'single piece of information.'

What is a Database Management System (DBMS)?

A DBMS is system software for creating and managing databases.

What is the purpose of a Database Management System?

<p>The purpose of a DBMS is to enable users to create and maintain a database for various applications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In computing, how is data defined?

<p>In computing, data is defined as information that can be translated into a form for efficient movement and processing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does a DBMS serve in relation to databases and users/application programs?

<p>The DBMS serves as an interface between databases and users or application programs, ensuring that data is consistently organized and remains easily accessible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main disadvantages of DBMS in File Processing?

<p>Data redundancy and inconsistency, Difficult in accessing data, Data isolation, Data integrity, Concurrent access is not possible, Security Problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of DBMS?

<p>Data Independence, Efficient Data Access, Data Integrity and security, Data administration, Concurrent access and Crash recovery, Reduced Application Development Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which fields do the main Database Applications lie?

<p>Banking, Airlines, Universities, Sales, Online retailers, Manufacturing, Human resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of a DBMS?

<p>Query processor, Run time database manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the query processor do?

<p>Transforms user queries into a series of low-level instructions, Interprets the online user’s query, Converts it into an efficient series of operations in a form capable of being sent to the run time data manager for execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the run time database manager?

<p>It interfaces with user-submitted application programs and queries, Handles database access at run time, Converts operations in user’s queries from the user’s logical view to a physical file system, Accepts queries and examines the external and conceptual schemas to determine what conceptual records are required to satisfy the user’s request</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main fields where database applications are utilized?

<p>Banking, Airlines, Universities, Sales, Online retailers, Manufacturing, Human resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main problems that the database system must ensure the safety of the information stored?

<p>System crashes, Unauthorized access</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main database applications in the field of Human resources?

<p>Employee records, Salaries, Tax deductions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main concepts and techniques developed for managing data?

<p>Data Independence, Efficient Data Access, Data Integrity and security, Data administration, Concurrent access, Crash recovery, Reduced Application Development Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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