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WorksheetsIS 225 Quiz #2.1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is a data structure?
A type of computer program
A type of computer network
A type of data encryption method
A framework for organizing, storing, and managing data
What is a file-oriented system?
A system that stores data in a single file only
A system that does not store any data
A system that stores data in one or more separate files
A system that uses cloud storage for data
What is a database management system (DBMS)?
A system that does not allow data relationships
A system that does not use tables for data storage
A system where all tables are connected by common fields
A system that only stores data in files
What is the main advantage of a DBMS?
Does not support client/server systems
Is only suitable for small businesses
Requires a complex setup process
Offers timely, interactive, and flexible data access
What is a master file?
Stores temporary data for a single task
Stores data for archiving purposes
Stores data for security backup
Stores relatively permanent data about an entity
What is a transaction file?
Stores data for security backup
Stores data for archiving purposes
Stores relatively permanent data about an entity
Stores day-to-day business and operational data
What is a history file used for?
Storing relatively permanent data
Security backup
Temporary data storage
Archiving purposes
What is the purpose of a security file?
Temporary data storage
Archiving purposes
Backup and recovery purposes
Storing relatively permanent data
What is the main advantage of a web-based design?
Limited access
Dependence on specific hardware
High cost
Global access
What is middleware used for in connecting a database to the Web?
Integrates different applications and allows them to exchange data
Creates web pages
Manages database security
Provides backup and recovery
What is a web browser used for?
Navigate the Internet and display web pages
Store data permanently
Create database tables
Manage database queries
What is a web server?
Receives requests and makes web pages available to users
Stores data for archiving purposes
Stores temporary data for a single task
Stores relatively permanent data about an entity
What is a web site?
A single web page
A web server
A collection of web pages and related content identified by a common domain name
A web browser
What is the purpose of a query language in a DBMS?
Provides backup and recovery
Manages database security
Creates web pages
Allows a user to specify a task without specifying how the task will be accomplished
What is the main advantage of controlled redundancy in a DBMS?
Slows down data access
Reduces data security
Increases data redundancy
Prevents inconsistency and data errors
