Quiz 1 - DBMS

Collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data

• Database

• Data

• Information

• Character

Collection of unprocessed items Text, Numbers, Images, Audio and Video.

• Database

• Data

• Information

• Character

Processed data Organized, Meaningful and Useful.

• Database

• Data

• Information

• Character

Create a computerized database. Add, modify, and delete data. Sort and retrieve data. Create forms and reports from the data.

• Database

• Data

• Information

• DBMS

Create a computerized database. Add, modify, and delete data. Sort and retrieve data. Create forms and reports from the data.

• Database

• Data

• Information

• DBMS

Which of the following uniquely identifies each record in a database?

• Foreign key

• Character key

• Primary key

• Secondary key

What is a data file?

• A single piece of data

• A collection of related records

• A type of database

• A computer program

What is the purpose of file maintenance?

• To delete files from the system

• To create files in the system

• To keep data current

• To corrupt data intentionally

What does validation do?

• Deletes all data

• Copies data to a new location

• Compares data with a set of rules or values

• Creates new data files

Which of the following is a benefit of the database approach?

• Increased data redundancy

• Reduced data integrity

• Improved data integrity

• Isolated data