Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - What Is MongoDB?

The video tutorial covers advanced database concepts, focusing on MongoDB and its role in full stack development. It explains the differences between relational and NoSQL databases, highlighting MongoDB's document-based structure and its integration with JavaScript. The tutorial also introduces tools like MongoDB Atlas, Compass, and Mongoose for managing and interacting with databases.

What is a database management system (DBMS)?

• A system that manages hardware resources

• A software that organizes and manages data

• A programming language for databases

• A tool for designing web pages

Which of the following is a characteristic of NoSQL databases?

• They only support structured data

• They are known for scalability and speed

• They are always slower than relational databases

• They use SQL to query data

Why is MongoDB popular in the JavaScript world?

• It is a relational database

• It is the only database that supports JavaScript

• It is structured similarly to JavaScript objects

• It uses SQL for querying

What is BSON in the context of MongoDB?

• A type of SQL query

• A programming language

• A database management system

• A superset of JSON with additional data types

What is the purpose of MongoDB Atlas?

• To provide a cloud-based implementation of MongoDB

• To serve as a desktop tool for database management

• To replace Node.js in applications

• To act as a programming language for databases