Database Quiz

Which of the following is the RAW data, according to the passage?

• Processed data (user demographics)

• Survey responses

• Information

• User needs

ingredients vs a cooked meal is an analogy of?

• Data vs User Needs

• Database vs Information

• Data vs Information

• DBMS vs Database

Who is responsible for overseeing the entire database, including defining access levels and troubleshooting issues?

• Database Administrator

• System Administrator

• Database Designer

• Application Programmer

Imagine a data analyst who writes complex queries to extract insights from the database. What type of database user is the data analyst?

• Naive/Parametric End User

• Database Administrator

• Specialized User

• Application Programmer

what is a disadvantage of NOT using a database system?

• Improved data security

• Difficulty in managing and finding information

• Reduced complexity for users

• Increased cost of data storage

which of the following is not a benefit of using a database system

• Improved organization and data sharing

• Reduced data redundancy

• Faster data retrieval

• Increased data errors and inconsistencies

how does a DBMS help to improve decision making?

• By increasing the cost of data analysis

• By making data access more complex for users

• By providing better access and management of data

• By limiting the users who can view the data

The passage in your support document compares a DBMS to what, in a restaurant setting?

• Chef preparing dishes

• Manager overseeing the kitchen

• Waiter taking orders

• Customer using the menu

What is the term used for the central hub within a DBMS that stores information about the data itself (metadata)?

• Data Dictionary

• User Database

• Application Program

• Storage System

what is the PRIMARY factor to consider when designing a database?

• The technical expertise of the users

• The cost of the database software

• The intended use and user needs

• The size of the organization