Exam 2: Database Development Process

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The ____________________ design stage uses data modeling to create an abstract database structure that represents real-world objects in the most realistic way possible.

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The process of database design and implementation is ____ development.

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____ coupling describes the extent to which modules are independent of one another.

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After the initial declarations in a study, the database designer must carefully probe in order to generate additional information that will help define the problem within the larger framework of company operations.

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The first step in the DBLC is ____.

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The primary objective in database design is to create complete, denormalized, redundant, and fully integrated conceptual, logical, and physical database models.

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Installation and fine tuning are part of the ____ phase of the SDLC.

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The conceptual design step that defines the DBMS and data model to use is ____.

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The term "database development" is used to describe the process of database design and implementation.

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After testing is concluded, end-user training is not necessary.

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During the testing phase, the system is subjected to exhaustive testing until it is ready for use.

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A system maintenance activity generated in response to changes in the business environment is referred to as corrective maintenance.

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The advent of very sophisticated application generators and ____________________ tools has substantially decreased coding and testing time.

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The implementation phase of database design includes creating the database storage structure and loading the database, but does not provide for data management.

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List and briefly describe the three types of system maintenance activities.

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In the detailed systems design phase, steps are laid out for conversion from the old system to the new system.

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The SDLC's planning phase yields a general overview of the company and its objectives.

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What are the factors affecting the purchasing decision for DBMS software?

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The ____________________ design goal is to design an enterprise-wide database based on a specific data model but independent of physical-level details.

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Database designs that fail to recognize that the database is part of a larger information system are not likely to be successful.

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