Question 1

An attribute is known as a row in most databases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The problem of inconsistency in data is a direct result of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The problem of inconsistency in data is...

Question 3

_________________________ data is not organized or easily interpreted by traditional databases or data models.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ data is not organized or easily...

Question 4

Users never interact with a database directly; database interaction is always through the DBMS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A program, or collection of programs, through which users interact with a database is known as a(n)_________________________ management system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A program, or collection of programs, through...

Question 6

An advantage of using the database approach to processing is that it facilitates consistency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following are screen objects used to maintain, view, and print data from a database?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fields 
B)  Forms 
C)  Data files 
D)  Entities 
A)  Fields 
B)  Forms 
C)  Data files 
D)  Entities

Question 8

A client is an example of an attribute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The relationship between different entities (in different tables) is handled by their common columns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What type of software programs are Access, Oracle, DB2, MySQL, and SQL Server?

Accepted Answer

A)  E-R diagrams 
B)  DBAs 
C)  data files 
D)  DBMSs 
A)  E-R diagrams 
B)  DBAs 
C)  data files 
D)  DBMSs

Question 11

There is a greater impact of failure in a nondatabase, file-oriented system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How are multiple entities stored in a database?

Accepted Answer

A)  each entity is stored as a row 
B)  each entity is stored as an attribute 
C)  each entity is stored as a table 
D)  each entity is stored as a column 
A)  each entity is stored as a row 
B)  each entity is stored as an attribute 
C)  each entity is stored as a table 
D)  each entity is stored as a column

Question 13

Programs created with Visual Basic, Java, Perl, PHP, or C++ can interact with the database directly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a nondatabase, file-oriented environment, data is often partitioned into several disjointed systems with each system having its own collection of files. 
B)  User data cannot be combined and shared among authorized users. 
C)  Database users should not have access to the same information. 
D)  Controlling redundancy is easier with the nondatabase approach. 
A)  In a nondatabase, file-oriented environment, data is often partitioned into several disjointed systems with each system having its own collection of files. 
B)  User data cannot be combined and shared among authorized users. 
C)  Database users should not have access to the same information. 
D)  Controlling redundancy is easier with the nondatabase approach.

Question 15

Which database term is a person, place, object, event, or idea for which you want to store and process data?

Accepted Answer

A)  attribute 
B)  DBMS 
C)  entity 
D)  DBA 
A)  attribute 
B)  DBMS 
C)  entity 
D)  DBA

Question 16

In an E-R diagram, lines represent _________________________ between connected entities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In an E-R diagram, lines represent _________________________...

Question 17

How does the use of a database facilitate data consistency?

Accepted Answer

A)  by controlling redundancy 
B)  by reducing security 
C)  by eliminating integrity constraints 
D)  by providing data independence 
A)  by controlling redundancy 
B)  by reducing security 
C)  by eliminating integrity constraints 
D)  by providing data independence

Question 18

Increased complexity is one advantage of database processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A spreadsheet is a screen object used to maintain and view data from a database.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of a database system?

Accepted Answer

A)  a larger file size 
B)  data dependence 
C)  reduced integrity 
D)  reduced productivity 
A)  a larger file size 
B)  data dependence 
C)  reduced integrity 
D)  reduced productivity

An attribute is known as a row in most databases.

The problem of inconsistency in data is a direct result of ____________________.

_________________________ data is not organized or easily interpreted by traditional databases or data models.

Users never interact with a database directly; database interaction is always through the DBMS.

A program, or collection of programs, through which users interact with a database is known as a(n)_________________________ management system.

An advantage of using the database approach to processing is that it facilitates consistency.

Which of the following are screen objects used to maintain, view, and print data from a database?

A client is an example of an attribute.

The relationship between different entities (in different tables) is handled by their common columns.

What type of software programs are Access, Oracle, DB2, MySQL, and SQL Server?

There is a greater impact of failure in a nondatabase, file-oriented system.

How are multiple entities stored in a database?

Programs created with Visual Basic, Java, Perl, PHP, or C++ can interact with the database directly.

Which of the following statements is correct?

Which database term is a person, place, object, event, or idea for which you want to store and process data?

In an E-R diagram, lines represent _________________________ between connected entities.

How does the use of a database facilitate data consistency?

Increased complexity is one advantage of database processing.

A spreadsheet is a screen object used to maintain and view data from a database.

Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of a database system?

The Relational Model 1: Introduction, QBE, and Relational Algebra

The Relational Model 2: SQL

The Relational Model 3: Advanced Topics

Database Design 1: Normalization

Database Design 2: Design Method

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Database Administration

Database Management Approaches

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Exam 1: Introduction to Database Management

An attribute is known as a row in most databases.

The problem of inconsistency in data is a direct result of ____________________.

_________________________ data is not organized or easily interpreted by traditional databases or data models.

Users never interact with a database directly; database interaction is always through the DBMS.

A program, or collection of programs, through which users interact with a database is known as a(n)_________________________ management system.

An advantage of using the database approach to processing is that it facilitates consistency.

Which of the following are screen objects used to maintain, view, and print data from a database?

A client is an example of an attribute.

The relationship between different entities (in different tables) is handled by their common columns.

What type of software programs are Access, Oracle, DB2, MySQL, and SQL Server?

There is a greater impact of failure in a nondatabase, file-oriented system.

How are multiple entities stored in a database?

Programs created with Visual Basic, Java, Perl, PHP, or C++ can interact with the database directly.

Which of the following statements is correct?

Which database term is a person, place, object, event, or idea for which you want to store and process data?

In an E-R diagram, lines represent _________________________ between connected entities.

How does the use of a database facilitate data consistency?

Increased complexity is one advantage of database processing.

A spreadsheet is a screen object used to maintain and view data from a database.

Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of a database system?

The Relational Model 1: Introduction, QBE, and Relational Algebra

The Relational Model 2: SQL

The Relational Model 3: Advanced Topics

Database Design 1: Normalization

Database Design 2: Design Method

Dbms Functions

Database Administration

Database Management Approaches

Filters