Question 1

When a(n)____________________ no longer is needed, a user deletes it from a file.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a(n)____________________ no longer is needed, a...

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is FALSE about relational databases?

Accepted Answer

A)  A relationship is a link within the data. 
B)  The data is often is distributed. 
C)  Many organizations use relational databases for payroll, accounts receivable, order entry, and invoicing. 
D)  Applications best suited for relational databases are those whose data can be organized into a three-dimensional table. 
A)  A relationship is a link within the data. 
B)  The data is often is distributed. 
C)  Many organizations use relational databases for payroll, accounts receivable, order entry, and invoicing. 
D)  Applications best suited for relational databases are those whose data can be organized into a three-dimensional table.

Question 3

If the lowest annual fee at a discount warehouse is $20.25 and the highest is $55.50, a(n)____________________ on the Annual Fee field ensures it is a value between $20.25 and $55.50.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the lowest annual fee at a...

Question 4

An application that supports a front-end program sometimes is called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  back end 
B)  RDBMS 
C)  GUI 
D)  collaborative database 
A)  back end 
B)  RDBMS 
C)  GUI 
D)  collaborative database

Question 5

The purpose of the ____________________ is to construct, or build, the new or modified system and then deliver it to the users.

Accepted Answer

implementa

Question 6

Compared with relational databases, which of the following is true of object-oriented databases?

Accepted Answer

A)  They store data in tables. 
B)  They store relationships. 
C)  They use two-dimensional tables. 
D)  They store data in objects. 
A)  They store data in tables. 
B)  They store relationships. 
C)  They use two-dimensional tables. 
D)  They store data in objects.

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is another term for data dictionary?

Accepted Answer

A)  index 
B)  repository 
C)  file 
D)  table 
A)  index 
B)  repository 
C)  file 
D)  table

Question 8

A(n)____________________ verifies that each individual program or object works by itself. 
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The answer of A(n)____________________ verifies that each individual program or...

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does NOT improve with the database approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  data integrity 
B)  data sharing 
C)  access 
D)  data security 
A)  data integrity 
B)  data sharing 
C)  access 
D)  data security

Question 10

A relational database stores data in objects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A form that sends entered data across a network or the Internet is called which of the following terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  i-form 
B)  e-form 
C)  webform 
D)  server form 
A)  i-form 
B)  e-form 
C)  webform 
D)  server form

Question 12

The data in a database is independent of programs that access that data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What was Megan's Law designed to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  predict the accuracy of data in a database and ways to improve the data integrity 
B)  create a list of names and addresses of people convicted of crimes against children 
C)  compile a list of database techniques and processes to share with DBMS users 
D)  make unauthorized access or data entry in a database illegal 
A)  predict the accuracy of data in a database and ways to improve the data integrity 
B)  create a list of names and addresses of people convicted of crimes against children 
C)  compile a list of database techniques and processes to share with DBMS users 
D)  make unauthorized access or data entry in a database illegal

Question 14

A checkout clerk with this level of privileges to the email addresses in a discount warehouse database could view the addresses but not change them. What is this level of privileges called?

Accepted Answer

A)  read-only 
B)  write-only 
C)  full-update 
D)  no access 
A)  read-only 
B)  write-only 
C)  full-update 
D)  no access

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a program with which users interact that generally has a more user-friendly interface than a DBMS?

Accepted Answer

A)  back end 
B)  RDBMS 
C)  SQL 
D)  front end 
A)  back end 
B)  RDBMS 
C)  SQL 
D)  front end

Question 17

A database eliminates redundant data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A web database for an organization usually resides on a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A web database for an organization usually...

Question 19

In your new role at your job, you have inherited a project that needs to be completed quickly. Your first task, you decide, is to identify the proper method to develop the software. The manager for the eastern division sales force is upset because she needs this software to track current sales. However, the project has not started. What type of software development should you use?

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid application development 
B)  quick software development 
C)  accessible development 
D)  verifiable development 
A)  rapid application development 
B)  quick software development 
C)  accessible development 
D)  verifiable development

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is true about the database approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data in a database is less vulnerable than data in file processing systems. 
B)  Unauthorized users are unable under any circumstances to gain access to a single database file that contains personal and confidential data. 
C)  Business and home users often work with databases because of their numerous advantages. 
D)  A database is never more complex than a file processing system. 
A)  Data in a database is less vulnerable than data in file processing systems. 
B)  Unauthorized users are unable under any circumstances to gain access to a single database file that contains personal and confidential data. 
C)  Business and home users often work with databases because of their numerous advantages. 
D)  A database is never more complex than a file processing system.

When a(n)____________________ no longer is needed, a user deletes it from a file.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is FALSE about relational databases?

If the lowest annual fee at a discount warehouse is $20.25 and the highest is $55.50, a(n)____________________ on the Annual Fee field ensures it is a value between $20.25 and $55.50.

An application that supports a front-end program sometimes is called which of the following?

The purpose of the ____________________ is to construct, or build, the new or modified system and then deliver it to the users.

Compared with relational databases, which of the following is true of object-oriented databases?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is another term for data dictionary?

A(n)____________________ verifies that each individual program or object works by itself.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does NOT improve with the database approach?

A relational database stores data in objects.

A form that sends entered data across a network or the Internet is called which of the following terms?

The data in a database is independent of programs that access that data.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What was Megan's Law designed to do?

A checkout clerk with this level of privileges to the email addresses in a discount warehouse database could view the addresses but not change them. What is this level of privileges called?

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

Which of the following is a program with which users interact that generally has a more user-friendly interface than a DBMS?

A database eliminates redundant data.

A web database for an organization usually resides on a(n)____________________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is true about the database approach?

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When a(n)____________________ no longer is needed, a user deletes it from a file.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is FALSE about relational databases?

If the lowest annual fee at a discount warehouse is $20.25 and the highest is $55.50, a(n)____________________ on the Annual Fee field ensures it is a value between $20.25 and $55.50.

An application that supports a front-end program sometimes is called which of the following?

The purpose of the ____________________ is to construct, or build, the new or modified system and then deliver it to the users.

Compared with relational databases, which of the following is true of object-oriented databases?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is another term for data dictionary?

A(n)____________________ verifies that each individual program or object works by itself. ​

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does NOT improve with the database approach?

A relational database stores data in objects.

A form that sends entered data across a network or the Internet is called which of the following terms?

The data in a database is independent of programs that access that data.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What was Megan's Law designed to do?

A checkout clerk with this level of privileges to the email addresses in a discount warehouse database could view the addresses but not change them. What is this level of privileges called?

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

Which of the following is a program with which users interact that generally has a more user-friendly interface than a DBMS?

A database eliminates redundant data.

A web database for an organization usually resides on a(n)____________________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is true about the database approach?

Introducing Today S 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

Focus on Web Development

Practice Test for Mindtap

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A(n)____________________ verifies that each individual program or object works by itself.