ch1: Database Concepts Quiz

Which of the following best defines 'data'?

• Structured information

• Collected facts that are unorganized

• Processed information

• A collection of databases

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a traditional file system?

• Simple to use

• Minimal investment

• High data redundancy

• Less complex

What is a key difference between IoT and IIoT?

• IoT is for industrial use, IIoT is for personal use

• IoT is less expensive than IIoT

• IIoT does not require security measures

• IoT is used for sensitive applications

What role does a Database Administrator (DBA) play?

• Accessing the database from the terminal

• Creating application programs

• Authorizing access and monitoring database use

• Designing the database structure

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a traditional file system?

• High security

• High data integrity

• Limited data sharing

• Low data redundancy

What is the main function of a DBMS?

• To create unstructured data

• To manage hardware resources

• To control the storage and retrieval of data

• To eliminate data redundancy

Which of the following describes 'information'?

• Raw facts

• Processed and meaningful data

• Unorganized data

• Data that is not useful

What is a key feature of cloud computing?

• Local data storage

• Manual data processing

• Interconnected remote servers

• High data redundancy

Which of the following is a characteristic of a database system compared to a file system?

• Less security

• More data isolation

• Lower data redundancy

• Higher data inconsistency

What is the role of application programmers in a database environment?

• To manage the database

• To implement specific application programs

• To define the database schema

• To access the database directly