Question 1

When compared with a file processing system, a database offers all of the following except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced data redundancy 
B)  easier access and shared data 
C)  reduced development time 
D)  less required memory, storage, and processing power 
A)  reduced data redundancy 
B)  easier access and shared data 
C)  reduced development time 
D)  less required memory, storage, and processing power

Question 2

A(n) ____ contains data about each file in a database and each field in those files.

Accepted Answer

A)  glossary 
B)  repository 
C)  index 
D)  table of contents 
A)  glossary 
B)  repository 
C)  index 
D)  table of contents

Question 3

Figure 10-1 In a relational database, such as that pictured in Figure 10-1, a ____ is a connection within the data.

Accepted Answer

A)  table 
B)  column 
C)  row 
D)  relationship 
A)  table 
B)  column 
C)  row 
D)  relationship

Question 4

Information is processed data ; that is, it is organized, meaningful, and useful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A larger version of a data warehouse is the data mart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A relational database uses terms that are the same as a file processing system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Data redundancy decreases the chance of errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a relational database, the only data redundancy (duplication) exists in the common columns (fields) used for relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A data model does not define how users view the organization of data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When a company uses the file processing approach, many programs and users share data in a database.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

To ensure that data is accessible on demand, a company must manage and protect its data just as it would any other resource.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When compared with a file processing system, a database offers all of the following except ____.

A(n) ____ contains data about each file in a database and each field in those files.

Figure 10-1 In a relational database, such as that pictured in Figure 10-1, a ____ is a connection within the data.

Information is processed data ; that is, it is organized, meaningful, and useful.

A larger version of a data warehouse is the data mart.

A relational database uses terms that are the same as a file processing system.

Data redundancy decreases the chance of errors.

In a relational database, the only data redundancy (duplication) exists in the common columns (fields) used for relationships.

A data model does not define how users view the organization of data.

When a company uses the file processing approach, many programs and users share data in a database.

To ensure that data is accessible on demand, a company must manage and protect its data just as it would any other resource.

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Exam 10: Database Management

When compared with a file processing system, a database offers all of the following except ____.

A(n) ____ contains data about each file in a database and each field in those files.

Figure 10-1 In a relational database, such as that pictured in Figure 10-1, a ____ is a connection within the data.

Information is processed data ; that is, it is organized, meaningful, and useful.

A larger version of a data warehouse is the data mart.

A relational database uses terms that are the same as a file processing system.

Data redundancy decreases the chance of errors.

In a relational database, the only data redundancy (duplication) exists in the common columns (fields) used for relationships.

A data model does not define how users view the organization of data.

When a company uses the file processing approach, many programs and users share data in a database.

To ensure that data is accessible on demand, a company must manage and protect its data just as it would any other resource.

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the System Unit

Input

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

Filters