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What is the primary function of a database management system (DBMS)?
What is the primary function of a database management system (DBMS)?
Which of the following is NOT a function of data management?
Which of the following is NOT a function of data management?
Which type of database supports multiple concurrent users?
Which type of database supports multiple concurrent users?
Which advantage does a DBMS NOT provide?
Which advantage does a DBMS NOT provide?
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What type of data is stored in a database as facts?
What type of data is stored in a database as facts?
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How does a DBMS enhance decision-making?
How does a DBMS enhance decision-making?
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Which statement best describes NoSQL databases in comparison to SQL databases?
Which statement best describes NoSQL databases in comparison to SQL databases?
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What is a characteristic of a workgroup database?
What is a characteristic of a workgroup database?
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What is a primary characteristic of NoSQL databases compared to SQL databases?
What is a primary characteristic of NoSQL databases compared to SQL databases?
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Which of the following best describes a common advantage of using a DBMS?
Which of the following best describes a common advantage of using a DBMS?
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Which type of database is characterized by its ability to scale horizontally and handle large volumes of unstructured data?
Which type of database is characterized by its ability to scale horizontally and handle large volumes of unstructured data?
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What operation is used in SQL to modify existing records in a database?
What operation is used in SQL to modify existing records in a database?
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What is a typical feature of RESTful data services?
What is a typical feature of RESTful data services?
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In the context of data management, what does the term 'scalability' refer to?
In the context of data management, what does the term 'scalability' refer to?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of traditional relational databases?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of traditional relational databases?
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What does 'ACID' stand for in the context of database transactions?
What does 'ACID' stand for in the context of database transactions?
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What is the main focus of a thin server architecture in the context of client-server models?
What is the main focus of a thin server architecture in the context of client-server models?
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Which of the following describes the role of data services in the context of databases?
Which of the following describes the role of data services in the context of databases?
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What is a defining characteristic of a centralized database?
What is a defining characteristic of a centralized database?
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Which type of database primarily supports operational tasks within a company?
Which type of database primarily supports operational tasks within a company?
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Which of the following types of databases is specifically designed for decision support and historical data analysis?
Which of the following types of databases is specifically designed for decision support and historical data analysis?
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What describes the difference between a data mart and a data warehouse?
What describes the difference between a data mart and a data warehouse?
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What type of data exists in its original, raw state and has not been processed?
What type of data exists in its original, raw state and has not been processed?
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Which of the following accurately describes structured data?
Which of the following accurately describes structured data?
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Which type of database is primarily used for tactical or strategic decision-making?
Which type of database is primarily used for tactical or strategic decision-making?
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What is the role of online analytical processing (OLAP) in the context of databases?
What is the role of online analytical processing (OLAP) in the context of databases?
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Study Notes
Week 1 DB CONCEPTS
- Course instructor: Murat Gokhin Bakir
- Email address: [email protected]
Data vs. Information vs. Knowledge
- Symbols (e.g., numbers, letters) are data
- Data without context is just a collection of symbols
- Data becomes information when linked to meaning
- Information, summarized and interpreted, becomes knowledge
- Knowledge is clear perception/understanding of truth
Traditional Programming Paradigm
- Data is stored in a database
- Program instructions are run on hardware
- Output is generated, typically displayed on screen
Information and Entropy
- Information measures the uncertainty in data
- Entropy quantifies the amount of information in data
- More infrequent events contain more information
Uncertainty
- Uncertainty is maximum when there is no information
- Uncertainty decreases as questions are answered
- Information is a measure of the decrease in uncertainty
Data Persistence
- Applications need to store/persist their state (data)
- Databases are needed for data persistence (during requests and responses)
Data Types and Examples
- Structured data: organized into rows and columns (e.g., ID codes in databases, numerical data in Google Sheets)
- Semi-structured data: loosely organized into categories (e.g., emails, tweets, folders)
- Unstructured data: text-heavy information without a predefined model (e.g., media posts, online reviews, speech, sound)
Data Warehouse/Data Mart/Data Lake
- Data warehouse: organized, pre-processed data for analysis
- Data mart: subset of a data warehouse, focused on a specific business area
- Data lake: stores raw data from various sources, suitable for machine learning and data discovery
Types of Databases
- Single-user: one user at a time
- Desktop: single-user database for personal computers
- Multiuser: supports multiple concurrent users
- Workgroup: multiuser, fewer than 50 users or department-specific
- Enterprise: overall company data representation
- Centralized: located at a single site
- Distributed: stored across multiple independent sites
- Cloud database: created/maintained using cloud services
NoSQL Databases
- NoSQL databases are schema-less and scalable.
- Example technologies: MongoDB, Cassandra, Couchbase.
- NoSQL databases store and manage unstructured data that is more frequently accessed by data scientists and data engineers
Data Service and Architecture
- Data service: the layer bridging application and database
- Popular architectures: MVC, MVVM.
- Protocols: RESTful (HTTP) based protocols for data exchange.
- Data is exchanged in various formats: CSV, XML, JSON, and SVG.
Technology Stack Example
- JavaScript (Client)
- Node.js (Server)
- Express (Server framework)
- Document-based database
- JSON data format
Objectives
- Define the difference between data and information
- Describe various database types and their value for decision making
- Explain the significance of database design
- Outline database system components
- Explain functions of a database management system (DBMS)
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This quiz covers fundamental concepts in databases, focusing on the distinctions between data, information, and knowledge. It also explores traditional programming paradigms, information theory, entropy, and the concept of uncertainty in the context of data persistence. Test your understanding of these crucial topics relevant for database management.
