Database System, Data Models, and Relationship

Data are considered as:

• Processed facts

• Organized knowledge

• Raw facts

• Contextual information

Information is:

• Raw data without context

• Data processed into meaningful form

• Metadata about data

• Random facts

Which of the following is the foundation of information?

• Reports

• Metadata

• Data

• Knowledge

Good decisions in organizations require:

• Raw facts

• Knowledge without data

• Accurate and timely information

• Manual record keeping

A database is best defined as:

• A random collection of data

• A spreadsheet of facts

• A shared, integrated computer structure storing data

• A program for calculation

Metadata refers to:

• Data about data

• Historical data only

• Temporary data

• Incomplete data

A DBMS is:

• Software for analyzing statistics

• A collection of programs that manage database structure and access

• A type of operating system

• A spreadsheet application

Which of the following is not an advantage of DBMS?

• Improved data sharing

• Improved data security

• More data redundancy

• Improved productivity

A single-user database is also called:

• Desktop database

• Enterprise database

• Workgroup database

• Distributed database

An enterprise database supports:

• Only one user

• A small number of users

• A large number of users across the organization

• Only personal storage