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What is a Database Management System (DBMS)?

• A collection of related data

• A software package to facilitate database creation and maintenance

• A type of data model

• A programming language for databases

Which of the following is NOT a type of database application?

• Spreadsheet Applications

• Multimedia Databases

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Textual Databases

What does the term 'mini-world' refer to in database terminology?

• A database management tool

• A small database

• A part of the real world about which data is stored

• A type of database model

What is the primary function of a DBMS?

• To visualize data

• To analyze data trends

• To store data in a cloud

• To create and maintain a computerized database

Which of the following is a characteristic of the database approach?

• Limited data access

• Program-data independence

• Data redundancy

• Single-user access

What is meant by 'data abstraction' in a database?

• Hiding storage details from users

• Storing data in multiple formats

• Creating backups of data

• Accessing data through web applications

Who is responsible for authorizing access to the database?

• Database Designer

• System Operator

• End-user

• Database Administrator

What type of users are referred to as 'Actors on the Scene'?

• Those who analyze data

• Those who maintain hardware resources

• Those who use and control the database content

• Those who design and develop DBMS software

Which of the following is an advantage of using the database approach?

• Limited data access

• Higher costs for maintenance

• Easier data sharing among users

• Increased data redundancy

What is OLTP in the context of databases?

• Offline Transaction Processing

• Online Transaction Processing

• Operational Transaction Processing

• Object-oriented Transaction Processing