Exam 4: Auditing Database Systems

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In the relational database model all of the following are true except

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Use the following words to complete the sentences in question(s). database administrator data dictionary data redundancy index sequential access method query language schema sequential structure subschema -The conceptual view of the database is often called ____________________.

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One purpose of a database system is the easy sharing of data. But this ease of sharing can also jeopardize security. Discuss at least three forms of access control designed to reduce this risk.

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Time stamping is a control that is used to ensure database partitioning.

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A recovery module suspends all data processing while the system reconciles its journal files against the database.

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In a relational database

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What are two types of distributed databases?

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Data access methods allow records to be located, stored and retrieved. .

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All of the following tests of controls will provide evidence that access to the data files is limited except

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What is the flat-file model?

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What types of problems does data redundancy cause?

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All of the following are elements of the DBMS which facilitate user access to the database except

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The data definition language is used to insert special database commands into application programs.

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Use the following words to complete the sentences in question(s). database administrator data dictionary data redundancy index sequential access method query language schema sequential structure subschema -The ____________________ allows users to retrieve and modify data easily.

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The database management system provides a controlled environment for accessing the database.

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In the relational model, a data element is called a relation.

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Which of the following is not a basic database backup and recovery feature?

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What is a legacy system?

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What is a database authorization table?

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Examining programmer authority tables for information about who has access to Data Definition Language commands will provide evidence about who is responsible for creating subschemas.

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