IS 225 Quiz #2.1

What is a data structure?

• A type of computer program

• A type of computer network

• A type of data encryption method

• A framework for organizing, storing, and managing data

What is a file-oriented system?

• A system that stores data in a single file only

• A system that does not store any data

• A system that stores data in one or more separate files

• A system that uses cloud storage for data

What is a database management system (DBMS)?

• A system that does not allow data relationships

• A system that does not use tables for data storage

• A system where all tables are connected by common fields

• A system that only stores data in files

What is the main advantage of a DBMS?

• Does not support client/server systems

• Is only suitable for small businesses

• Requires a complex setup process

• Offers timely, interactive, and flexible data access

What is a master file?

• Stores temporary data for a single task

• Stores data for archiving purposes

• Stores data for security backup

• Stores relatively permanent data about an entity

What is a transaction file?

• Stores data for security backup

• Stores data for archiving purposes

• Stores relatively permanent data about an entity

• Stores day-to-day business and operational data

What is a history file used for?

• Storing relatively permanent data

• Security backup

• Temporary data storage

• Archiving purposes

What is the purpose of a security file?

• Temporary data storage

• Archiving purposes

• Backup and recovery purposes

• Storing relatively permanent data

What is the main advantage of a web-based design?

• Limited access

• Dependence on specific hardware

• High cost

• Global access

What is middleware used for in connecting a database to the Web?

• Integrates different applications and allows them to exchange data

• Creates web pages

• Manages database security

• Provides backup and recovery