Y8 Databases Quiz 1

Which software is considered to be a popular database package?

• Microsoft Excel

• Google Docs

• Adobe Acrobat

• Microsoft Office Access

Answer explanation

Microsoft Office Access is considered to be a popular database package, making it the correct choice among the given options.

What is NOT listed as a use of databases by companies and services?

• Serving adverts based on searches

• Predicting weather

• Managing appointments

• Sending letters or emails

Answer explanation

Predicting weather is NOT listed as a use of databases by companies and services. The other options - serving adverts, managing appointments, and sending letters or emails - are common uses of databases in various industries.

Which of the following is an advantage of using a database over paper files?

• Easy to sort data

• Difficult to add or amend records

• Takes up physical space

• Only one person can access at a time

Answer explanation

Using a database makes it easy to sort data, which is an advantage over paper files where sorting can be time-consuming and error-prone.

What does data represent in the context of databases?

• A physical file

• Use of information

• Data with meaning

• A value with no obvious meaning

Answer explanation

Data in the context of databases represents a value with no obvious meaning, which requires interpretation or context to be useful.

What is information described as?

• A physical record

• Data with no meaning

• Data with meaning

• A type of database

Answer explanation

Information is described as data with meaning, as it provides context and understanding to the raw facts or figures.

What is knowledge defined as in the text?

• A type of data

• A database software

• Making use of information

• Storing data in tables

Answer explanation

Knowledge is defined as making use of information, not just storing data or being a type of data. It involves utilizing information effectively.

Which of the following is NOT an example of data?

• Someone's address

• Someone's favourite colour

• Someone's name

• A fully stocked shoe shop

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'A fully stocked shoe shop' because it is not an example of data, unlike the other options which are personal information.

What can other applications do with data from a database?

• Store it without use

• Ignore it

• Import it for specific tasks

• Delete it automatically

Answer explanation

Other applications can import data from a database for specific tasks, such as analysis, reporting, or integration with their own systems.

Which entity is NOT mentioned as using databases?

• Schools

• The NHS

• Local libraries

• Facebook

Answer explanation

Local libraries are the entity NOT mentioned as using databases. Schools, the NHS, and Facebook are all mentioned as using databases.

What is a query in the context of databases?

• A search or question performed inside a database

• A type of database

• A way to delete data

• A method of securing data

Answer explanation

A query in the context of databases refers to a search or question performed inside a database, making it the correct choice among the options provided.