DBC CHAPTER 1 - REVISION

What is the primary purpose of a Database System?

• To efficiently manage, store, and retrieve data

• To create physical documents

• To eliminate the need for data

• To replace all traditional file systems

Which of the following is NOT a component of a Database System?

• Software

• Hardware

• Internet

• People

What does DBMS stand for?

• Data Base Management Software

• Document Base Management System

• Data Backup Management System

• Database Management System

Which of the following is a feature of Database Software?

• Physical document storage

• Data Storage and Retrieval

• Data printing only

• Manual data entry

What is a key advantage of using a Database System?

• Limited data access

• Improved data integrity

• Increased data redundancy

• Higher costs

Which type of database is designed for managing large-scale, unstructured data?

• Flat File Database

• Hierarchical Database

• Relational Database

• NoSQL Database

What is the role of a Database Administrator?

• To design hardware components

• To conduct data entry tasks

• To manage and maintain the database

• To write application software

What does the term 'Big Data' refer to?

• Small datasets

• Data stored in spreadsheets

• Data that is easy to manage

• Extremely large and complex datasets

What is the main function of procedures in a Database System?

• To enforce standards and rules

• To store data

• To manage hardware

• To create user interfaces

Which of the following best describes data integrity?

• Data duplication

• Data accessibility

• Data accuracy and consistency

• Data storage capacity