Database Management and Information Management Quiz

What is a database?

• A collection of related files containing records on people, places, or things

• A type of computer monitor

• A software used for gaming

• A social media platform

What is the purpose of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

• To design websites

• To manage social media accounts

• To create video games

• To manage databases and control access to data

What is the key field that uniquely identifies each record in a relational database?

• Foreign key

• Secondary key

• Primary key

• Unique key

What is the purpose of a data dictionary in a Database Management System (DBMS)?

• Store music files

• Store definitions of data elements and their characteristics

• Store game files

• Store video files

What is the main advantage of using a Relational Database?

• Decrease in data consistency

• Increase in complexity

• Control of data redundancy

• Decrease in data integrity

What type of database handles large data sets that are not easily organized into tables, columns, and rows?

• Oracle

• MySQL

• SQL

• NoSQL

What are Cloud Databases?

• Databases without any data

• Databases stored in physical locations

• Databases with limited storage

• Relational database engines provided by cloud computing services

What is the purpose of Blockchain technology?

• Develop video games

• Design websites

• Create social media accounts

• Maintain a growing list of records called blocks

What is the challenge posed by Big Data?

• Massive quantities of unstructured and semi-structured data

• Small datasets

• Lack of data

• Limited data sources

What is an example of Business Intelligence Infrastructure tool?

• Hadoop

• Social media platform

• Video game engine

• Music player software