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WorksheetsI.M (3A, 4A, 4B) EME
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the meaning of the Greek word 'Systema'?
A programming language
A chaotic arrangement of components
An organized relationship among functioning units
A type of database
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a system?
Isolation
Integration
Central Objective
Interdependence
What is an example of a physical system?
Ecological System
Social System
Water Supply System
Human Body
What does 'metadata' refer to?
User interface design
Data processing techniques
Data about data
Database management
Which of the following is a type of unstructured data?
Text files
Alphanumeric data
Images
Numeric data
What is the smallest unit of data called?
Byte
Field
Record
Bit
What is the purpose of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
To create user interfaces
To manage data resources
To develop applications
To store physical media
Which of the following describes a deterministic system?
Natural occurrences
Uncertain outcomes
Predictable behavior
Human-based interactions
What is the main goal of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system?
To develop software applications
To create unstructured data
To manage personal databases
To integrate all functions of an enterprise
What does the term 'interdependence' in a system imply?
Components have no relationships
Components function independently
Components rely on each other
Components are isolated
Which of the following is a drawback of traditional file systems?
Improved data sharing
Standardized data models
Data redundancy
High productivity
What is the purpose of feedback in a system?
To store data
To adjust system based on output
To create new inputs
To define system boundaries
Which of the following is an example of a multitier client/server database?
Government databases
Personal databases
Cloud storage
Department-specific applications
What is the main focus of Agile Development?
Customer collaboration
Fixed requirements
Strict timelines
Documentation
What does 'program-data independence' mean?
Programs require specific data formats
Data can be changed without affecting programs
Programs can operate without data
Programs and data are tightly coupled
What is the role of a database administrator?
To design software applications
To maintain the database
To develop user interfaces
To analyze business requirements
Which of the following is a characteristic of a database?
Single-user access
Physical storage only
Logically related data
Unrelated data
What is the purpose of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
To manage personal databases
To create unstructured data
To design user interfaces
To develop and maintain information systems
What is an example of a temporary system?
A personal finance application
A government database
An ecological system
A project management tool
What is the main function of a processor in a system?
To store data
To transform inputs into outputs
To define system boundaries
To manage user access
What does 'data redundancy' refer to?
Duplicate data stored in multiple places
Unique data entries
Data that is easily accessible
Data stored in a single location
Which of the following is a benefit of the database approach?
Higher maintenance costs
Improved data sharing
Limited data access
Increased data inconsistency
