Understanding DBMS Concepts

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What is a logical record in a database?

  • The data the record contains (correct)
  • The physical storage location of the record
  • The relationship between records
  • The data manipulation language used

What function does a data dictionary serve in database management?

  • Storing and retrieving data
  • Providing user views
  • Generating reports
  • Containing detailed descriptions of all data in the database (correct)

Which language is commonly used for querying databases?

  • Structured Query Language (correct)
  • Java
  • Python
  • Data Definition Language

What is the primary role of a DBMS in database management?

<p>Creating and modifying the database (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of programs are Corel Paradox and Microsoft Access examples of?

<p>Single-user DBMSs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using schemas in a database?

<p>To describe the entire database, its record types, and their relationships to the DBMS. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Internet Protocol (IP) on the Internet?

<p>Transmit data packets between hosts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for each computer on the Internet?

<p>Assign a unique name to each computer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do users navigate between computers within the Web according to the text?

<p>Through cross-indexing software (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is most commonly associated with handling multimedia objects and hypertext links on the Web?

<p>Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an Internet service provider according to the text?

<p>Supplying access to the Internet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does TCP/IP enable users to connect to the Internet according to the text?

<p>By allowing direct links via software (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a home page on a website?

<p>To provide a cover page with graphics and text (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which web standard is specifically mentioned as being newer and gaining popularity?

<p>Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a meta-search engine?

<p>Returning results from multiple search engines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is associated with Web 2.0?

<p>Software applications for information sharing among users (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Web services?

<p>Simplifying communication among websites (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Web browsers contribute to universal access of electronic information?

<p>By running on any type of computer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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