CHAPTER 1 POP QUIZ

Which of the following best defines a database?

• A collection of unrelated files

• A collection of interrelated data stored electronically

• A software application for designing web pages

• A type of programming language

Which of the following is NOT a major step in the database development process?

• Requirement analysis

• Database deletion

• Database design

• Implementation

Which property of a database ensures that all necessary data is available?

• Completeness

• Integrity

• Efficiency

• Usability

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

• To create, store, and manage databases

• To design websites

• To develop mobile applications

• To create programming languages

Which of the following is an example of a desktop database?

• Oracle

• IBM DB2

• Microsoft Access

• MySQL

Which level in the three-schema architecture deals with physical storage?

• External/View Level

• Conceptual/Logical Level

• Internal/Physical Level

• None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a type of DBMS architecture?

• Distributed

• Centralized

• Decentralized

• Client-Server

Which type of user is responsible for designing and managing the database structure?

• End user

• Database administrator

• Application programmer

• System analyst

Why are databases important in the business world?

• They store and manage large amounts of structured data

• They replace all human workers

• They eliminate the need for IT support

• They reduce the cost of hardware

What is a disadvantage of the traditional approach to information processing?

• High data security

• No data redundancy

• Data isolation

• Easy concurrent access