Database Fundamentals Quiz

What is a database?

• A collection of unrelated data

• A collection of related data organized in a structured way for easy access and management

• A program used to design websites

• A storage device

What does a table in a database do?

• Stores data in rows and columns

• Displays charts and graphs

• Connects the database to the internet

• Runs software applications

What is a row (record) in a database table?

• A category of data

• A complete set of data in a table

• A unique field identifying records

• A type of database

What is a column (field) in a database table?

• A category of data

• A complete set of data

• A software program

• A numeric calculation

What is the purpose of a primary key in a table?

• To allow multiple users to edit the table

• To uniquely identify each record in a table

• To format the table

• To store monetary values

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

• Microsoft Word

• Windows

• Oracle

• Excel

Which of these is a correct example of a numeric data type?

• John Doe

• 25

• True

• 12/10/2025

Which data type stores true/false values?

• Text

• Numeric

• Logical

• Currency

Which data type would you use to store a person’s birthdate?

• Numeric

• Date/Time

• Currency

• Logical

What is a query in a database?

• A method of extracting or filtering specific data from a database

• A report format

• A table

• A database backup