Database Quiz

What is a database?

• A collection of tables with data

• A computer game

• A type of internet browser

What is the purpose of a database?

• To store, organize, and manage information

• To play music and videos

• To browse the internet

Which of these is an example of a database management system?

• MySQL

• Photoshop

• Microsoft Word

What is a table in a database?

• A piece of furniture

• A grid that organizes data into rows and columns

• A type of graph

What is a record in a database?

• A music track

• A single row in a table that contains information about a specific item or individual

• A movie

What is a field in a database?

• An open area for sports

• A column in a table that represents a specific attribute or piece of information

• A painting

Why do we use databases?

• To make information easy to find and use

• To write stories

• To create artwork

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a database?

• Improved data security

• Randomly organizing information

• Easy data retrieval and manipulation

What is a query in a database?

• A formal question to retrieve specific information from a database

• A type of dance

• A type of computer virus

What is data normalization in databases?

• The process of organizing data to minimize redundancy and dependency

• Making data more confusing

• Creating duplicates of the data