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What was a significant issue with traditional file systems regarding data access?
What was a significant issue with traditional file systems regarding data access?
- They supported concurrent access without issues.
- They were more susceptible to data corruption with concurrent access. (correct)
- They were designed for large-scale data management.
- They provided flexible query methods like SQL.
What primary feature do databases provide to reduce redundancy?
What primary feature do databases provide to reduce redundancy?
- Decentralization of data storage.
- Single source of truth through centralized data storage. (correct)
- Manual data management across multiple locations.
- Complex data duplication mechanisms.
How do databases ensure better data consistency compared to traditional file systems?
How do databases ensure better data consistency compared to traditional file systems?
- By not allowing any modifications once data is entered.
- By establishing a single source of truth for data changes. (correct)
- By keeping multiple copies of the same data across systems.
- By requiring manual updates from all users.
What is one way databases enhance data access compared to traditional file systems?
What is one way databases enhance data access compared to traditional file systems?
What mechanism do databases primarily use to enforce data integrity and reliability?
What mechanism do databases primarily use to enforce data integrity and reliability?
What was the primary method of data storage in the traditional file system?
What was the primary method of data storage in the traditional file system?
How were files organized in applications using the traditional file system?
How were files organized in applications using the traditional file system?
What was a common characteristic of data management in the traditional file system?
What was a common characteristic of data management in the traditional file system?
Which of the following file formats was NOT typically used in the traditional file system?
Which of the following file formats was NOT typically used in the traditional file system?
What was a challenge associated with data access in the traditional file system?
What was a challenge associated with data access in the traditional file system?
What issue did data redundancy in the traditional file system primarily lead to?
What issue did data redundancy in the traditional file system primarily lead to?
What problem arose from data inconsistency in the traditional file system?
What problem arose from data inconsistency in the traditional file system?
What was a significant drawback of sequential access in the traditional file system?
What was a significant drawback of sequential access in the traditional file system?
Flashcards
Data Redundancy Reduction
Data Redundancy Reduction
Databases reduce repetition by storing data in one central place, eliminating the need to have the same information in multiple locations.
Data Consistency Improvement
Data Consistency Improvement
Databases ensure consistency by establishing a single, authoritative source of truth, so changes made to the data are applied everywhere it's used.
Enhanced Data Access
Enhanced Data Access
Databases provide structured query languages like SQL, making data access easier, quicker, and more flexible.
Concurrent Data Access
Concurrent Data Access
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Data Integrity and Reliability
Data Integrity and Reliability
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What is a traditional file system?
What is a traditional file system?
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How are files organized in a traditional file system?
How are files organized in a traditional file system?
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How is data managed in a traditional file system?
How is data managed in a traditional file system?
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How is data accessed in a traditional file system?
How is data accessed in a traditional file system?
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What is data redundancy in a traditional file system?
What is data redundancy in a traditional file system?
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What is data inconsistency in a traditional file system?
What is data inconsistency in a traditional file system?
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What is data isolation in a traditional file system?
What is data isolation in a traditional file system?
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What are the challenges of retrieving data in a traditional file system?
What are the challenges of retrieving data in a traditional file system?
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Study Notes
Traditional File System Limitations
- Data stored in files and directories on physical media like hard drives
- Each application had its own files, often organized hierarchically or sequentially
- Data management relied on file formats and custom software
- File formats included text, CSV, and binary files
- Data access was often sequential or indexed
- Departments and applications maintained separate, independent files
- Data redundancy occurred due to multiple copies of the same data in various files
- Data inconsistency arose from updates not being reflected across files
- Data isolation made integration and retrieval difficult
- Retrieving related data required complex, manual programming
- Data access required extensive programming, hindering speed
- Sequential access was slow, especially in large files
- Lack of centralized control meant no unified security or data access enforcement
- Data was vulnerable to unauthorized access without proper controls
- Data integrity maintenance was error-prone due to manual programming
- Files were susceptible to corruption from concurrent access
- The system was not scalable for large-scale data
- File management became cumbersome with increasing data volume
Database Systems as a Solution
- Databases were developed to overcome limitations of traditional file systems
- Databases reduce data redundancy by centralizing data storage
- Databases improve data consistency by having a single source of truth
- Databases enhance data access with flexible, faster, and structured query languages (like SQL)
- Databases support concurrent access without integrity issues
- Databases strengthen security and authorization using robust mechanisms
- Databases ensure data integrity and reliability through constraints, relationships, and enforced checks
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Explore the challenges associated with traditional file systems, including issues like data redundancy, inconsistency, and isolation. This quiz delves into the impact of hierarchical and sequential data organization on efficiency and security. Understand the intricacies of file management and the difficulties in data integration. Bear note
