System Administration Challenges

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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?

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?

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?

It compromises data protection Signup and view all the answers

How does each department in an organization contribute to the complexity of data handling?

By creating and managing its own files Signup and view all the answers

Why do file management programs need to allow users to add, modify, delete records, list contents, and generate reports?

To facilitate data management tasks Signup and view all the answers

Why is database design considered too important to be left to luck?

It can lead to poor decision making and organizational failure. Signup and view all the answers

Why do organizations send personnel to database design seminars?

To ensure databases are designed accurately. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect in creating database designs that avoid pitfalls of earlier systems?

Understanding the evolution of file system data processing. Signup and view all the answers

Why is developing systems for handling core business tasks essential for an organization's success?

To ensure efficient data processing. Signup and view all the answers

What do database technologies aim to achieve in regard to data access limitations?

Make it easier to create solutions that avoid these limitations. Signup and view all the answers

Why are database designers and developers required to understand data access limitations?

To create database designs that avoid potential pitfalls from earlier systems. Signup and view all the answers

What functionality is not supported by spreadsheets, according to the text?

Creation of database structures Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter examines database communication interfaces in greater detail?

Chapter 12 Signup and view all the answers

What is SQL commonly used for in relational databases?

Enforcing data type consistency Signup and view all the answers

Why do most users lack the necessary training to recognize spreadsheet limitations?

Unawareness of spreadsheet limitations Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a nonprocedural language for manipulating DBMS data?

Structured Query Language (SQL) Signup and view all the answers

What does SQL enable users to do in a relational database system?

Perform data manipulation tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the popular way of classifying databases in research environments?

Based on the type of data stored Signup and view all the answers

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

General-purpose databases Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of discipline-specific databases?

To store data focused on specific subject areas Signup and view all the answers

Which type of database stores geospatial and related data?

Geographic Information System (GIS) databases Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for classifying databases today?

How they will be used and time sensitivity of information gathered Signup and view all the answers

Why must transactions like product sales be recorded accurately and immediately?

Because they reflect critical day-to-day operations Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue with spreadsheet programs in terms of data security?

Having rudimentary security options that are often not used Signup and view all the answers

Why are security and data-sharing features often omitted from data management and reporting programs?

They require extensive programming and are difficult to implement Signup and view all the answers

What challenge arises when making changes to an existing file structure in a file system environment?

Even minor changes require adjustments in all programs using the data Signup and view all the answers

What is a common limitation of security devices used to improve system and data security?

They are limited in scope and effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

How do spreadsheet programs typically handle the security of shared data among multiple users?

By offering only basic security options that are often unused Signup and view all the answers

Why do many spreadsheet programs struggle to facilitate robust data sharing among geographically dispersed users?

As a result of offering insufficient or unused security options Signup and view all the answers