Database Design Quiz

What must successful database design reflect?

• The latest technology trends

• The financial status of the organization

• The information system of which the database is a part

• The personal preferences of the database designer

What framework is known for developing successful information systems?

• Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Database Life Cycle (DBLC)

• Project Management Framework (PMF)

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

What is the purpose of the Database Life Cycle (DBLC)?

• To manage hardware resources

• To create new programming languages

• To evaluate and revise databases frequently

• To design user interfaces

Which of the following is NOT a component of an information system?

• People

• Marketing strategies

• Hardware

• Software

What does systems analysis establish?

• The user interface design

• The marketing plan

• The budget for the project

• The need for and extent of an information system

What is the iterative process in SDLC used for?

• Developing hardware specifications

• Mapping out and evaluating database design and application development

• Creating marketing strategies

• Conducting user training

What does Computer-Aided Systems Engineering (CASE) help with?

• Producing better systems in reasonable time and cost

• Creating marketing campaigns

• Designing user interfaces

• Managing financial resources

What is the first step in the Database Initial Study?

• Define scope and boundaries

• Define problems and constraints

• Analyze company situation

• Define objectives

What is the most critical phase of database design?

• Conducting user training

• Implementing security measures

• Creating user documentation

• Ensuring the final product meets user and system requirements

What is required during the implementation and loading phase?

• Designing marketing materials

• Testing hardware components

• Creating the databases

• Conducting user interviews