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What happens if you need information now but are told the report will be ready 'next week' or 'next month'?
What happens if you need information now but are told the report will be ready 'next week' or 'next month'?
- You will get the information immediately
- Your information needs will be served
- You will have to wait for the report
- Your information needs will not be served (correct)
Why does system administration become more difficult as the number of files in the system expands?
Why does system administration become more difficult as the number of files in the system expands?
- Because each file requires its own file management programs (correct)
- Because departments share files easily
- Because it becomes easier to manage files
- Because ad hoc queries become possible
What is a problem that arises from the lack of ad hoc queries in file reporting programs?
What is a problem that arises from the lack of ad hoc queries in file reporting programs?
- Efficient file management
- Streamlined data analysis
- Limited data sharing (correct)
- The ease of generating reports
Why is lack of security a fault of a file system data repository?
Why is lack of security a fault of a file system data repository?
How does each department in an organization contribute to the complexity of data handling?
How does each department in an organization contribute to the complexity of data handling?
Why do file management programs need to allow users to add, modify, delete records, list contents, and generate reports?
Why do file management programs need to allow users to add, modify, delete records, list contents, and generate reports?
Why is database design considered too important to be left to luck?
Why is database design considered too important to be left to luck?
Why do organizations send personnel to database design seminars?
Why do organizations send personnel to database design seminars?
What is a key aspect in creating database designs that avoid pitfalls of earlier systems?
What is a key aspect in creating database designs that avoid pitfalls of earlier systems?
Why is developing systems for handling core business tasks essential for an organization's success?
Why is developing systems for handling core business tasks essential for an organization's success?
What do database technologies aim to achieve in regard to data access limitations?
What do database technologies aim to achieve in regard to data access limitations?
Why are database designers and developers required to understand data access limitations?
Why are database designers and developers required to understand data access limitations?
What functionality is not supported by spreadsheets, according to the text?
What functionality is not supported by spreadsheets, according to the text?
Which chapter examines database communication interfaces in greater detail?
Which chapter examines database communication interfaces in greater detail?
What is SQL commonly used for in relational databases?
What is SQL commonly used for in relational databases?
Why do most users lack the necessary training to recognize spreadsheet limitations?
Why do most users lack the necessary training to recognize spreadsheet limitations?
What term is used to describe a nonprocedural language for manipulating DBMS data?
What term is used to describe a nonprocedural language for manipulating DBMS data?
What does SQL enable users to do in a relational database system?
What does SQL enable users to do in a relational database system?
What is the popular way of classifying databases in research environments?
What is the popular way of classifying databases in research environments?
Which type of database contains a wide variety of data used in multiple disciplines?
Which type of database contains a wide variety of data used in multiple disciplines?
What is the main purpose of discipline-specific databases?
What is the main purpose of discipline-specific databases?
Which type of database stores geospatial and related data?
Which type of database stores geospatial and related data?
What is the basis for classifying databases today?
What is the basis for classifying databases today?
Why must transactions like product sales be recorded accurately and immediately?
Why must transactions like product sales be recorded accurately and immediately?
What is a common issue with spreadsheet programs in terms of data security?
What is a common issue with spreadsheet programs in terms of data security?
Why are security and data-sharing features often omitted from data management and reporting programs?
Why are security and data-sharing features often omitted from data management and reporting programs?
What challenge arises when making changes to an existing file structure in a file system environment?
What challenge arises when making changes to an existing file structure in a file system environment?
What is a common limitation of security devices used to improve system and data security?
What is a common limitation of security devices used to improve system and data security?
How do spreadsheet programs typically handle the security of shared data among multiple users?
How do spreadsheet programs typically handle the security of shared data among multiple users?
Why do many spreadsheet programs struggle to facilitate robust data sharing among geographically dispersed users?
Why do many spreadsheet programs struggle to facilitate robust data sharing among geographically dispersed users?
