Database Concepts Quiz

What is a database?

• A programming language

• A collection of unrelated data

• A type of software

• An organized collection of logically related data

Which of the following is an example of unstructured data?

• Text

• Numbers

• Images

• Dates

What does metadata describe?

• The properties and context of user data

• The hardware used for data storage

• The software used to manage data

• The actual user data

What is a disadvantage of file processing?

• Increased sharing

• Reduced maintenance costs

• Data duplication

• Data independence

What is the purpose of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

• To create and maintain hardware

• To manage and provide controlled access to databases

• To store unstructured data only

• To design user interfaces

What does an enterprise data model represent?

• Only the relationships between entities

• High-level entities and relationships for the organization

• The physical storage of data

• Detailed view of a project

What type of relationship is represented by 1:M?

• One-to-One

• Many-to-Many

• Many-to-One

• One-to-Many

What is the role of data/database administrators?

• To maintain the database

• To design software applications

• To develop hardware solutions

• To create user interfaces

What does C.A.S.E stand for?

• Computer Aided Software Engineering

• Centralized Automated Software Environment

• Computer Application Software Engineering

• Centralized Application Software Engineering

What is the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

• A method for managing unstructured data

• A way to enhance user knowledge

• A quick development process

• A detailed and time-consuming process