Question 1

A ________ is a self-describing collection of integrated records.

Accepted Answer

A)  datasheet 
B)  dataflow 
C)  database 
D)  dataspace 
A)  datasheet 
B)  dataflow 
C)  database 
D)  dataspace

Question 2

Queries in database applications present data in a structured manner using operations such as sorting, grouping, and filtering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe the elements in a database.

Accepted Answer

A database is a self-describing collecti

Question 4

In most cases, a traditional database is only used by one person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n) ________ is a program that is used to create, process, and administer a collection of self-describing integrated records.

Accepted Answer

A)  decision support system (DSS) 
B)  knowledge management system (KMS) 
C)  database management system (DBMS) 
D)  enterprise planning system (EPS) 
A)  decision support system (DSS) 
B)  knowledge management system (KMS) 
C)  database management system (DBMS) 
D)  enterprise planning system (EPS)

Question 6

Traditional database application programs are written in object-oriented languages such as C++.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Lists that involve data with multiple themes require a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  field 
B)  spreadsheet 
C)  file 
D)  database 
A)  field 
B)  spreadsheet 
C)  file 
D)  database

Question 8

Which of the following is TRUE of browser-based database applications?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are written in object-oriented languages such as Structured Query Language. 
B)  The application, database management system (DBMS), and the database reside on the user's computer. 
C)  They are displayed and processed using html, html5, or css3. 
D)  They use C++ as the standard language for user-side processing. 
A)  They are written in object-oriented languages such as Structured Query Language. 
B)  The application, database management system (DBMS), and the database reside on the user's computer. 
C)  They are displayed and processed using html, html5, or css3. 
D)  They use C++ as the standard language for user-side processing.

Question 9

A database management system is also referred to as a database.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are relational databases? Discuss their drawbacks that led to the development of nonrelational style of database processing.

Accepted Answer

Databases that carry their data in the f

Question 11

Which of the following is a drawback of the relational database processing model?

Accepted Answer

A)  It utilized an extensive amount of storage space. 
B)  It required powerful processors to function. 
C)  It was never a natural fit with business documents. 
D)  It did not enable document piece-making via normalization. 
A)  It utilized an extensive amount of storage space. 
B)  It required powerful processors to function. 
C)  It was never a natural fit with business documents. 
D)  It did not enable document piece-making via normalization.

Question 12

Monitoring the performance of a database after providing solutions for improving its performance is an activity of the DBMS pertaining to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  creation 
B)  modification 
C)  processing 
D)  administration 
A)  creation 
B)  modification 
C)  processing 
D)  administration

Question 13

A database application serves as an intermediary between users and database data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe the merits of metadata.

Accepted Answer

A database is self-describing in that it

Question 15

Database management system (DBMS) administrative functions include adding structures to improve the performance of database applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is TRUE of the relational database processing model?

Accepted Answer

A)  It supports very high transaction rates. 
B)  It can efficiently store files with large collections of bits. 
C)  It helps organizations store new data types such as images, audio, and videos. 
D)  It represents relationships with the help of foreign keys. 
A)  It supports very high transaction rates. 
B)  It can efficiently store files with large collections of bits. 
C)  It helps organizations store new data types such as images, audio, and videos. 
D)  It represents relationships with the help of foreign keys.

Question 17

The purpose of a database is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  test and troubleshoot newly installed software 
B)  design the source code for computer programs 
C)  describe and build computer architectures 
D)  store lists of data involving multiple themes 
A)  test and troubleshoot newly installed software 
B)  design the source code for computer programs 
C)  describe and build computer architectures 
D)  store lists of data involving multiple themes

Question 18

Databases are required to keep track of lists with multiple themes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In a database, a table is also called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  record 
B)  matrix 
C)  file 
D)  field 
A)  record 
B)  matrix 
C)  file 
D)  field

Question 20

In single-user databases, the application, the database management system (DBMS), and the database all reside on a user's computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Database Processing

A ________ is a self-describing collection of integrated records.

Queries in database applications present data in a structured manner using operations such as sorting, grouping, and filtering.

Describe the elements in a database.

In most cases, a traditional database is only used by one person.

A(n) ________ is a program that is used to create, process, and administer a collection of self-describing integrated records.

Traditional database application programs are written in object-oriented languages such as C++.

Lists that involve data with multiple themes require a ________.

Which of the following is TRUE of browser-based database applications?

A database management system is also referred to as a database.

What are relational databases? Discuss their drawbacks that led to the development of nonrelational style of database processing.

Which of the following is a drawback of the relational database processing model?

Monitoring the performance of a database after providing solutions for improving its performance is an activity of the DBMS pertaining to ________.

A database application serves as an intermediary between users and database data.

Describe the merits of metadata.

Database management system (DBMS) administrative functions include adding structures to improve the performance of database applications.

Which of the following is TRUE of the relational database processing model?

The purpose of a database is to ________.

Databases are required to keep track of lists with multiple themes.

In a database, a table is also called a ________.

In single-user databases, the application, the database management system (DBMS), and the database all reside on a user's computer.

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