Introduction To Database Management System

A database is:

• A programming language

• A collection of web pages

• An organized collection of related data

• A computer network

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

• To manage and organize files on a desktop

• To manage, store, and retrieve data in databases

• To create animations

• To design hardware

Which of the following is an example of a DBMS?

• Microsoft Word

• Adobe Photoshop

• Google Chrome

• Oracle

Which one is NOT a DBMS?

• MySQL

• Microsoft Access

• Windows Media Player

• SQL Server

Which of the following is a use of a DBMS?

• Watching videos

• Sending emails

• Storing and retrieving large amounts of data efficiently

• Making phone calls

DBMS can be used for:

• Data management

• Data security

• Data backup and recovery

• All of the above

In DBMS, what is a table?

• A piece of furniture

• A programming function

• A structure used to store data in rows and columns

• A chart

What does primary key mean in DBMS?

• A random number

• A field that uniquely identifies each record in a table

• A foreign language

• A type of software

What is a query in DBMS?

• A request to retrieve or modify data in a database

• A file extension

__________ is a single item of data, such as a Surname or date of birth.

• Field

• File

• Table

• Database