Database Overview Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a database?

• To store unstructured data

• To support the activities of an organization

• To create individual programs for each application

• To manage file systems

Which of the following best defines 'data'?

• Processed information

• Structured data

• Organized facts

• Collected facts about a topic

What is a major disadvantage of traditional file systems?

• High data integrity

• Poor security

• Low data redundancy

• Easy data sharing

Which technology is primarily known for enabling secure transactions without intermediaries?

• Cloud Computing

• Blockchain

• Big Data

• Artificial Intelligence

What does IoT stand for?

• Internet of Things

• Integrated Online Technology

• Internet of Technology

• Interconnected Online Tools

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

• Controls data storage

• Enforces data integrity

• Allows multiple user access

• Requires high data redundancy

What is the role of a Database Administrator (DBA)?

• To design the database structure

• To authorize access to the database

• To analyze data patterns

• To develop application programs

Which of the following describes 'Big Data'?

• Small sets of structured data

• Large sets of structured or unstructured data

• Data that is always organized

• Data that is easy to analyze

What is a key difference between IoT and IIoT?

• IIoT has higher security concerns than IoT

• IIoT focuses on individual customers, IoT focuses on industries

• IoT is less expensive than IIoT

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

Which of the following is an advantage of using a database system over a traditional file system?

• More complex structure

• Less efficient data access

• Lower data inconsistency

• Higher data redundancy