CL Chapter 8

What is a database commonly used to store?

• Music files only

• Address books, telephone directories, family birthdays, and DVD catalogs

• Clothing sizes

• Food recipes

What is the primary benefit of using a computerized database?

• It requires paper to store data

• It can only store limited information

• It makes it easy to store, add, organize, and retrieve information

• It is less efficient than manual systems

How can a computerized database save time for a worker?

• By requiring the worker to search through piles of paper

• By making the worker manually organize data

• By allowing the worker to find information quickly by typing a customer’s name

• By increasing the amount of data to sort through

What are the three main parts of a computerized database as mentioned in the text?

• Tables, Records, Fields

• Files, Folders, Documents

• Cabinets, Drawers, Folders

• Data, Information, Type

What is one of the primary advantages of using a computerized database over paper systems?

• It cannot store phone numbers

• It is more difficult to organize

• It allows for quick and neat entry of information

• It only stores a limited amount of information

How can a computerized database help in storing large amounts of information?

• It can only store up to 20 phone numbers

• It can hold thousands or even millions of telephone numbers

• It is less efficient than a paper book

• It cannot store email addresses

What is a benefit of finding information in a computerized database compared to a paper phone directory?

• It takes more time

• It provides less accurate results

• It can find information in less time

• It offers no search capabilities

Which of the following is a way that computerized databases can organize information?

• Only by alphabetical order

• Cannot switch between different methods

• Limited to one type of data

• Can easily switch between different methods

What creative use of databases is mentioned in the context of preserving ancient art?

• Storing digital music

• Preserving natural art forms from erosion

• Organizing sports events

• Managing library books

What does the acronym GIGO stand for in the context of databases?

• Great Input Great Output

• Garbage In, Garbage Out

• Good Information, Good Output

• General Input, General Output