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Data and Database Fundamentals part 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

Alice is a junior data analyst in a company that maintains a large relational database for its internal systems. She's asked to comprehend the purpose of a primary key in a table. Which of the following BEST describes the primary purpose of a primary key in a relational database table?

a)

To ensure all fields in a table can accept null values

b)

To improve the aesthetic presentation of a table

c)

To reduce the storage space used by a database

d)

To ensure each record can be uniquely identified

2.

When working with databases, which definition BEST describes a table?

a)

The structure consisting of rows and columns that holds data

b)

A system to ensure the security of the database

c)

The rows that store the actual data values

d)

The software used to manage the database

3.

Which of the following statements BEST describes why investing in security is crucial for an organization?

a)

It helps in marketing the products

b)

It protects the organization's data and information assets

c)

It increases the organization's profit margins

d)

It makes the organization's website look more appealing

4.

What is the purpose of replicating data between servers and potentially between sites?

a)

To enhance network speed

b)

To increase data storage capacity

c)

To ensure service continuity and data availability in case of a disruption

d)

To reduce network traffic

5.

In network redundancy, what is the purpose of adapter teaming?

a)

Providing fault tolerance and load balancing

b)

Decreasing network traffic

c)

Increasing network speed

d)

Reducing power consumption

6.

When populating a database, what does import/input refer to?

a)

Transferring the database to another server

b)

Querying data from the database

c)

Deleting data from the database

d)

Adding data records to the database manually or by importing from another source

7.

Emily is a software developer who is developing a shopping website where users can login, add items to their carts, and check out. She wants the items in the cart to remain even if the user logs out or closes the browser, meaning she wants the cart data to persist. Which of the following techniques should Emily use to ensure the data persistence?

a)

Store cart data in a transitory session variable

b)

Store cart data in a volatile memory

c)

Store cart data in a database

d)

Store cart data in the website's HTML code

8.

What is the role of a row in a Database Management System (DBMS)?

a)

To improve the performance of database queries

b)

To define the relationship between tables in the database

c)

To control access permissions to the database

d)

To represent a unique record in a database table

9.

Which is TRUE about the role of data correlation in business analytics?

a)

It entails linking related data points to identify patterns and trends.

b)

It primarily involves isolating data sets to prevent bias.

c)

It restricts the analysis to financial data to simplify compliance.

d)

It focuses on deleting outdated or irrelevant data only.

10.

Why is scalability important in a Database Management System (DBMS)?

a)

To reduce the cost of maintaining the database

b)

To prevent users from querying the database

c)

To ensure the database can handle a growing amount of work effectively

d)

To limit the size of the database