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Which of the following best describes the role of databases in a university setting?
Which of the following best describes the role of databases in a university setting?
- Databases support a wide array of administrative functions, such as registration and payments. (correct)
- Databases are primarily used for storing research data.
- Databases are only utilized for alumni tracking and fundraising efforts.
- Databases are exclusively used for managing communication between faculty and students.
In what context are databases commonly used beyond university operations?
In what context are databases commonly used beyond university operations?
- Extensively in websites, mobile applications, and financial systems. (correct)
- Exclusively within government agencies for citizen data management.
- Solely for managing inventory in retail businesses.
- Primarily in academic research and statistical analysis.
Why are databases essential for the operation of UBC?
Why are databases essential for the operation of UBC?
- They support the university's research activities by storing experimental data.
- They manage student registration, course catalogs, grades, and financial transactions. (correct)
- They facilitate communication between different departments.
- They help in marketing and promoting university events.
How does understanding database technology benefit students in COMM 437?
How does understanding database technology benefit students in COMM 437?
What is the primary focus of the COMM 437 course?
What is the primary focus of the COMM 437 course?
Which activity is primarily associated with logical database design?
Which activity is primarily associated with logical database design?
What is the primary scope of a model encompassing the 'Overall range of organizational databases' and the 'General contents of organizational databases'?
What is the primary scope of a model encompassing the 'Overall range of organizational databases' and the 'General contents of organizational databases'?
During which phase of database development are user requirements primarily determined?
During which phase of database development are user requirements primarily determined?
What is the relationship between Enterprise Modeling and an organization’s information systems architecture?
What is the relationship between Enterprise Modeling and an organization’s information systems architecture?
An organization is undergoing IS planning. Which of the following activities is LEAST likely to be included?
An organization is undergoing IS planning. Which of the following activities is LEAST likely to be included?
Which phase of database technology focuses on choosing a specific database model, like the relational model?
Which phase of database technology focuses on choosing a specific database model, like the relational model?
What is the primary deliverable or outcome of the Logical Database Design phase?
What is the primary deliverable or outcome of the Logical Database Design phase?
In which phase of database design are business rules typically specified and enforced?
In which phase of database design are business rules typically specified and enforced?
After the Logical Database Design phase, what is the next step in the database technology overview?
After the Logical Database Design phase, what is the next step in the database technology overview?
Which database design phase involves translating the logical schema into actual database structures and implementing the database?
Which database design phase involves translating the logical schema into actual database structures and implementing the database?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of database technology in modern business?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of database technology in modern business?
A company is looking to hire a data professional. Which of the following skills would be most in demand, reflecting current industry trends?
A company is looking to hire a data professional. Which of the following skills would be most in demand, reflecting current industry trends?
An analyst is tasked with identifying the root cause of inconsistencies in a financial report. How can SQL be utilized to address this issue?
An analyst is tasked with identifying the root cause of inconsistencies in a financial report. How can SQL be utilized to address this issue?
A software development team is deciding on a database solution for a new web application. Which capability is within the scope of SQL?
A software development team is deciding on a database solution for a new web application. Which capability is within the scope of SQL?
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies program-data dependence as opposed to program-data independence?
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies program-data dependence as opposed to program-data independence?
A project manager is evaluating different database technologies for storing large volumes of unstructured social media data. Which emerging database concept should they consider?
A project manager is evaluating different database technologies for storing large volumes of unstructured social media data. Which emerging database concept should they consider?
A marketing analyst needs to extract customer purchase data from a relational database to perform segmentation analysis. Which skill would be most valuable for accomplishing this task?
A marketing analyst needs to extract customer purchase data from a relational database to perform segmentation analysis. Which skill would be most valuable for accomplishing this task?
In the context of database technology, what is the key advantage of 'planned data redundancy' compared to 'duplication of data' in file processing systems?
In the context of database technology, what is the key advantage of 'planned data redundancy' compared to 'duplication of data' in file processing systems?
How does database technology primarily improve data sharing compared to traditional file processing systems?
How does database technology primarily improve data sharing compared to traditional file processing systems?
A data scientist is exploring a large dataset with complex relationships between entities. What type of diagram would be most helpful in visualizing and understanding the data structure?
A data scientist is exploring a large dataset with complex relationships between entities. What type of diagram would be most helpful in visualizing and understanding the data structure?
What contributed most to the reduced program maintenance in database systems compared to file processing systems?
What contributed most to the reduced program maintenance in database systems compared to file processing systems?
After creating an ER diagram, a database designer needs to implement the design in a relational database. What is the next step in this process?
After creating an ER diagram, a database designer needs to implement the design in a relational database. What is the next step in this process?
Which of the following represents the earliest form of data storage that utilized symbolic representation rather than direct imagery?
Which of the following represents the earliest form of data storage that utilized symbolic representation rather than direct imagery?
Considering the evolution of data storage, what is a primary advantage of moving from old paper-based systems to databases?
Considering the evolution of data storage, what is a primary advantage of moving from old paper-based systems to databases?
In database technology, what is the impact of program-data independence on application development?
In database technology, what is the impact of program-data independence on application development?
How does the implementation database technology affect the productivity of application development compared to file processing systems?
How does the implementation database technology affect the productivity of application development compared to file processing systems?
Which phase of database technology focuses on specifying update strategies?
Which phase of database technology focuses on specifying update strategies?
In which stage of the database technology overview is the selection of storage devices primarily considered?
In which stage of the database technology overview is the selection of storage devices primarily considered?
What is the primary focus during the 'Database Implementation' phase?
What is the primary focus during the 'Database Implementation' phase?
Which activity is central to the 'Database Maintenance' phase?
Which activity is central to the 'Database Maintenance' phase?
During which phase of database development are ER diagrams typically used?
During which phase of database development are ER diagrams typically used?
What is the role of SQL in database technology?
What is the role of SQL in database technology?
What activity occurs during the 'Physical DB Design/Creation' phase?
What activity occurs during the 'Physical DB Design/Creation' phase?
Which aspect of database management is addressed during the 'Database Maintenance' phase?
Which aspect of database management is addressed during the 'Database Maintenance' phase?
Flashcards
What are databases?
What are databases?
Organized collections of structured information or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system.
How does UBC use databases?
How does UBC use databases?
Databases support essential functions such as registration, course catalogs, grading, alumni records, parking management, tuition, and payments.
Where are databases used?
Where are databases used?
Databases are used in a wide range of applications, including websites, mobile apps, and financial systems.
Why are databases important?
Why are databases important?
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What is Comm 437 about?
What is Comm 437 about?
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SQL
SQL
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Conceptual Data Models
Conceptual Data Models
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Relational Schemas
Relational Schemas
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Optimal SQL
Optimal SQL
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NoSQL
NoSQL
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Big Data
Big Data
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Power User of Database
Power User of Database
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ERD
ERD
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Logical Database Model
Logical Database Model
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IS Architecture Context
IS Architecture Context
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Conceptual Database Modeling
Conceptual Database Modeling
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Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD)
Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD)
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Database Technology Overview
Database Technology Overview
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Early Data Storage
Early Data Storage
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Quipu
Quipu
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Program-Data Dependence
Program-Data Dependence
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Data Duplication
Data Duplication
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Data Sharing
Data Sharing
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Development Time (File systems)
Development Time (File systems)
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Program Maintenance (File Systems)
Program Maintenance (File Systems)
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Data vs. Information
Data vs. Information
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Enterprise Modeling
Enterprise Modeling
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Conceptual Data Modeling
Conceptual Data Modeling
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Logical Database Design
Logical Database Design
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Physical Database Design/Creation
Physical Database Design/Creation
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Database Maintenance
Database Maintenance
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Logical DB Design
Logical DB Design
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Physical DB Design
Physical DB Design
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DB Creation
DB Creation
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DB Implementation
DB Implementation
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DB Maintenance
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Study Notes
- Course COMM 437 is about Database Technology
Course Agenda
- Introduction
- Course outline and information including course format, assessment, expectations and course project
Databases
- Databases are used in UBC's operation for registration, the course catalog, grades, alumni, parking, tuition, payments
- Databases are also behind websites, mobile apps, financial systems, and more
- All types of data specialists like data scientists, analysts, programmers, visualizers, and reporting experts are in demand
Data Skill Opportunities
- New and unsolved opportunities for data understanding are continuously emerging
- While it takes perseverance to land the first data job, salaries can greatly vary after entry level, quickly rewarding talent
SQL Course Overview
- This course covers a small portion of SQL places like:
- Moving data between systems
- Explaining reporting and data quality issues
- Evaluating and selecting technologies
- Understanding new database technologies
- Building new technology / digital products
- Etc
Learning Objectives
- Develop conceptual data models using entity-relationship diagrams to communicate with non-technical colleagues
- Develop relational schemas from entity-relationship diagrams to communicate with technical database programmers and colleagues
- Create and manipulate a database using SQL in an optimal way to access data yourself and understand what is happening behind the scenes in complex databases
- Explain emerging database concepts such as NoSQL and big data to be aware of the innovations and other approaches to data, especially as data volumes grow
- The overall objective is to become a power user of databases
Data Storage
- Before computers, data was stored using:
- Pictures on stone walls of caves
- Cuneiform on clay tablets (alphabets and sounds)
- Quipu, an assembly of colored knotted cotton cords by the ancient Inca
- Old paper-based records and filing systems are moving to databases
- Examples include medical records, construction and building designs/documents, libraries
File Processing Systems vs. Database Technology
- File processing systems have program-data dependence, but database technology has program-data independence
- File processing systems have duplication of data, but database technology has planned data redundancy
- File processing systems have limited data sharing, but database technology has improved data sharing
- File processing systems have lengthy development times, but database technology has improved productivity of application development
- File processing systems have excessive program maintenance, but database technology has reduced program maintenance
Data vs Information
- Data consists of raw facts concerning objects, people, and events, and can be text, images, audio, or video
- Information is data processed in such a way as to make it meaningful; data meaning
Databases
- A database is an organized collection of logically related data
- Databased technology consists of tools and methods used to create, maintain, and provide controlled access to databases
- UBC uses student records and payroll record databases
- Carnegie Mellon has a Database of Databases Project
- There are popularity rankings of database management systems
System Development Life Cycle
- The order is as follows:
- Identify project
- Initiate and plan
- Analyze
- Logical design
- Physical design
- Implementation
- Maintenance
Database Development Activities
- The order is as follows:
- Enterprise modeling
- Conceptual data modeling
- Logical DB design
- Physical DB design/creation
- DB implementation
- DB maintenance
Enterprise Data Modeling
- The first step in database development, in which the scope and general contents of organizational databases are specified
- It includes the overall range and general contents of organizational databases
- It is built as part of IS planning for the organization and not the design of a particular database
- It is one part of an organization's overall information systems architecture (comm436, comm438)
Conceptual Database Modeling
- Determination of user requirements
- Determination of business rules
- Building of conceptual data model
- Outcome is an entity-relationship diagram
Logical Database Design
- Selection of logical database model
- Commitment to a database alternative
- Mapping of Entity-Relationship Diagrams
- Normalization of data structures
- Specification of business rules
- Outcome is a relational schema for databases
Physical Database Design
- Select a DBMS.
- Select storage devices.
- Determine access methods.
- Design files and indexes.
- Determine database distribution.
- Specify update strategies.
Database Implementation
- Code and test database processing programs.
- Complete documentation.
- Install the database and convert data.
Database Maintenance
- Analyze the database and applications to ensure constantly evolving information requirements are being met
- Tune the database for improved performance
- Fix errors
- Provide data recovery when needed
Last of Database Uses
- Data queries with Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Emerging database technologies
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