Question 1

A(n) ______ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______ is a collection of data...

Question 2

Eight bytes grouped together form a bit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The field ______ defines the maximum number of characters a field can contain.

Accepted Answer

A)  length 
B)  width 
C)  capacity 
D)  size 
A)  length 
B)  width 
C)  capacity 
D)  size

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT one of the three general guidelines for system development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Create documentation 
B)  Group activities into phases 
C)  Involve users 
D)  Define standards 
A)  Create documentation 
B)  Group activities into phases 
C)  Involve users 
D)  Define standards

Question 5

In a(n) ______, the DBMS uses the log to reenter changes made since the last save or backup.

Accepted Answer

A)  rollforward 
B)  partial restore 
C)  backward recovery 
D)  retroactive backup 
A)  rollforward 
B)  partial restore 
C)  backward recovery 
D)  retroactive backup

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes the function of a primary key?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first record in a data file 
B)  Another term for file name 
C)  To uniquely identify each record in a file 
D)  To provide decryption of data 
A)  The first record in a data file 
B)  Another term for file name 
C)  To uniquely identify each record in a file 
D)  To provide decryption of data

Question 7

Agile development guidelines emphasize adaptation of goals and continuous improvement of the software or app.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A numeric check determines whether a number is within a specified range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the database approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eliminates redundant data 
B)  Improved data integrity 
C)  Easier access 
D)  Reduced development time 
A)  Eliminates redundant data 
B)  Improved data integrity 
C)  Easier access 
D)  Reduced development time

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes the principle of least privilege?

Accepted Answer

A)  Database restrictions should be lifted in order to allow all users to contribute to data integrity. 
B)  Users' access privileges are limited to the lowest level necessary perform required tasks. 
C)  Data entry is done using a back end. 
D)  Users should not share access details with colleagues. 
A)  Database restrictions should be lifted in order to allow all users to contribute to data integrity. 
B)  Users' access privileges are limited to the lowest level necessary perform required tasks. 
C)  Data entry is done using a back end. 
D)  Users should not share access details with colleagues.

Question 11

List and describe advantages of the database approach.

Accepted Answer

Advantages of the database approach incl

Question 12

A(n) ______ is an item that contains data, as well as the actions that read or process the data.

Accepted Answer

A)  table 
B)  field 
C)  record 
D)  object 
A)  table 
B)  field 
C)  record 
D)  object

Question 13

A data ______ defines how users view the organization of the data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A data ______ defines how users view...

Question 14

With a direct conversion, only one location in the organization uses the new system, so that it can be tested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Continuous backup is inexpensive because the data is constantly being backed up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The goal of project management is to deliver an acceptable system to the user in an agreed-upon time frame, while maintaining costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A(n) ______ is a group of related fields.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______ is a group of related...

Question 18

Critical Thinking Questions Case 11-2
You have been chosen to be a teaching assistant in your database course. The instructor asks you to prepare a presentation on Big Data.
Data ______ is the process of presenting data graphically as charts, maps, or other pictorial formats.

Accepted Answer

A)  illustration 
B)  visualization 
C)  art 
D)  drawing 
A)  illustration 
B)  visualization 
C)  art 
D)  drawing

Question 19

Which data type sometimes is called BLOB?

Accepted Answer

A)  Number 
B)  Object 
C)  Memo 
D)  Yes/No 
A)  Number 
B)  Object 
C)  Memo 
D)  Yes/No

Question 20

Because the data dictionary contains details about data, some call it ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because the data dictionary contains details about...

A(n) ______ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data.

Eight bytes grouped together form a bit.

The field ______ defines the maximum number of characters a field can contain.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT one of the three general guidelines for system development?

In a(n) ______, the DBMS uses the log to reenter changes made since the last save or backup.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes the function of a primary key?

Agile development guidelines emphasize adaptation of goals and continuous improvement of the software or app.

A numeric check determines whether a number is within a specified range.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the database approach?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes the principle of least privilege?

List and describe advantages of the database approach.

A(n) ______ is an item that contains data, as well as the actions that read or process the data.

A data ______ defines how users view the organization of the data.

With a direct conversion, only one location in the organization uses the new system, so that it can be tested.

Continuous backup is inexpensive because the data is constantly being backed up.

The goal of project management is to deliver an acceptable system to the user in an agreed-upon time frame, while maintaining costs.

A(n) ______ is a group of related fields.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 11-2 You have been chosen to be a teaching assistant in your database course. The instructor asks you to prepare a presentation on Big Data. Data ______ is the process of presenting data graphically as charts, maps, or other pictorial formats.

Which data type sometimes is called BLOB?

Because the data dictionary contains details about data, some call it ______.

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Exam 11: Building Solutions

A(n) ______ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data.

Eight bytes grouped together form a bit.

The field ______ defines the maximum number of characters a field can contain.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT one of the three general guidelines for system development?

In a(n) ______, the DBMS uses the log to reenter changes made since the last save or backup.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes the function of a primary key?

Agile development guidelines emphasize adaptation of goals and continuous improvement of the software or app.

A numeric check determines whether a number is within a specified range.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the database approach?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes the principle of least privilege?

List and describe advantages of the database approach.

A(n) ______ is an item that contains data, as well as the actions that read or process the data.

A data ______ defines how users view the organization of the data.

With a direct conversion, only one location in the organization uses the new system, so that it can be tested.

Continuous backup is inexpensive because the data is constantly being backed up.

The goal of project management is to deliver an acceptable system to the user in an agreed-upon time frame, while maintaining costs.

A(n) ______ is a group of related fields.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 11-2 You have been chosen to be a teaching assistant in your database course. The instructor asks you to prepare a presentation on Big Data. Data ______ is the process of presenting data graphically as charts, maps, or other pictorial formats.

Which data type sometimes is called BLOB?

Because the data dictionary contains details about data, some call it ______.

Introducing Todays Technologies

Connecting and Communicating Online

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Digital Security Ethics and Privacy

Computing Components

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Operating Systems

Communicating Digital Content

Working in the Enterprise: Systems, Certifications

Focus on Web Development

Filters