I.M (3A, 4A & 4B)

What is the meaning of the Greek word 'Systema'?

• A method of data processing

• A programming language

• An organized relationship among functioning units

• A type of ecological system

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a system?

• Central Objective

• Isolation

• Interdependence

• Integration

What is an example of a physical system?

• Water Supply System

• Social System

• Ecological System

• Human Body

What does 'metadata' refer to?

Which of the following is a type of unstructured data?

• Images

• Alphanumeric data

• Numeric data

• Text files

What is the smallest unit of data called?

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

• To manage data resources

• To store physical media

• To create user interfaces

• To develop applications

Which of the following describes a 'schema' in database terminology?

• Collection of related files

• Data snapshot at a point in time

• Group of related records

• Overall logical structure

What is a key advantage of the database approach over traditional file systems?

• Data redundancy

• Limited data access

• Program-data dependence

• Improved data sharing

Which of the following is a characteristic of a deterministic system?

• Uncertain outcomes

• Predictable behavior

• Adaptive responses

• Human-based interactions