What is a Database?
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What is a database?

  • A type of software used to manage data
  • A collection of unrelated data
  • A systematically organized collection of electronic data (correct)
  • A computer hardware component
  • What type of data can be stored in a database?

  • Only files and documents
  • Only text and numbers
  • Only images and videos
  • Any type of data, including text, numbers, images, videos, and files (correct)
  • What is the purpose of a database management system (DBMS)?

  • To convert data from one format to another
  • To store, retrieve, and edit data in a database (correct)
  • To create a database from scratch
  • To delete data from a database
  • What is another term for a database?

    <p>Data repository</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between a database and a DBMS?

    <p>A DBMS is software used to manage a database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Database Definition

    • A database is a systematic collection of electronic data.
    • It can store various types of data, including:
      • Text
      • Numbers
      • Images
      • Videos
      • Files

    Database Management

    • A software system called Database Management System (DBMS) is used to:
      • Store
      • Retrieve
      • Edit data

    Database Systems

    • In computer systems, the term "database" can also refer to:
      • A DBMS
      • A database system
      • An application linked to a database

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    A database is a systematic collection of electronic data that can store various types of data, including text, numbers, images, and files. Learn how to use a DBMS to manage and access data.

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