Database Quiz

What is a database?

• A computer program designed to store lots of data in an organized way.

• A type of hardware used to store physical files.

• A software used only for creating invoices.

• A program that only stores images.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a database use case mentioned in the text?

• Concert Ticketing

• Airline Reservations

• Online Stores

• Cooking Recipes

Why is using a database more efficient than dumping data in a file with no organization?

• It allows for faster data retrieval.

• It uses less storage space.

• It can only store text data.

• It requires no maintenance.

Which industry is NOT mentioned as using databases in the text?

• Banking

• Social Media

• Water Utility

• Agriculture

How do spreadsheets store information?

• In multiple tables with the ability to cross-reference

• In single tables with limited ability to cross-reference

• In unorganized lists

• In hierarchical structures

What is a key advantage of databases over spreadsheets?

• Databases can store data in unorganized lists

• Databases can cross-reference to extract data from multiple tables

• Databases have limited ability to create reports

• Databases store information in single tables

What is necessary for data to have tremendous value?

• Storing data in unorganized lists

• An accurate and efficient way to extract meaning from it

• Limited ability to cross-reference

• Storing data in single tables

Which of the following is NOT a question that data can help answer if extracted accurately and efficiently?

• What time do most of my customers shop?

• What locations are most people searching to travel?

• Who are the top scoring players in this online game?

• How many rows and columns are in a spreadsheet?

Which team played a Season Game on 3/14?

• Patriots

• NC Saints

• Bucs

• Cougars

Where was the Semi-Finals event held on 5/22?

• Big HS

• Short Hall

• SO Arena

• Small HS