Question 1

A data dictionary is a language associated with a database management system that end users and programmers use to manipulate data in the database.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The logical view

Accepted Answer

A) shows how data are organized and structured on the storage media. 
B) presents an entry screen to the user. 
C) allows the creation of supplementary reports. 
D) presents data as they would be perceived by end users. 
A) shows how data are organized and structured on the storage media. 
B) presents an entry screen to the user. 
C) allows the creation of supplementary reports. 
D) presents data as they would be perceived by end users.

Question 3

The most prominent data manipulation language today is Structured Query Language (SQL).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a table for customers,the information about a single customer would reside in a single

Accepted Answer

A) field. 
B) row. 
C) column. 
D) table. 
A) field. 
B) row. 
C) column. 
D) table.

Question 5

DBMS designed for organizing structured data into rows and columns are not well suited to handling graphics-based or multimedia applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Oracle Database Lite is a DBMS for small ________ computing devices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Oracle Database Lite is a DBMS for...

Question 7

In a relational database,the three basic operations used to develop useful sets of data are

Accepted Answer

A) select,project,and where. 
B) select,join,and where. 
C) select,project,and join. 
D) select,from,and join. 
A) select,project,and where. 
B) select,join,and where. 
C) select,project,and join. 
D) select,from,and join.

Question 8

A ________ is software that permits an organization to centralize data,manage them efficiently,and provide access to the stored data by application programs.

Accepted Answer

database m

Question 9

Identify and describe three basic operations used to extract useful sets of data from a relational database.

Accepted Answer

The select operation creates a subset co

Question 10

A government agency wants to analyze their data.Their data consists of e-mail,memos,survey responses,legal cases,patent descriptions,and service reports.What tools should they use to analyze their data?

Accepted Answer

A) OLAP 
B) data mining 
C) predictive analysis 
D) text mining 
A) OLAP 
B) data mining 
C) predictive analysis 
D) text mining

Question 11

A bit represents the smallest unit of data a computer can handle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The data warehouse makes the data available for anyone to access as needed,but it cannot be ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The data warehouse makes the data available...

Question 13

A ________ is a database that stores current and historical data of potential interest to decision makers throughout the company.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is a database that stores...

Question 14

Governments around the world are ________ up their data stores to the public.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Governments around the world are ________ up...

Question 15

A grouping of characters into a word,a group of words,or a complete number is called a record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Web browser software is much ________ to use than proprietary query tools.

Accepted Answer

A) harder 
B) faster 
C) slower 
D) easier 
A) harder 
B) faster 
C) slower 
D) easier

Question 17

The organization's rules for sharing,disseminating,acquiring,standardizing,classifying,and inventorying information is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) information policy. 
B) data definition file. 
C) data quality audit. 
D) data governance policy. 
A) information policy. 
B) data definition file. 
C) data quality audit. 
D) data governance policy.

Question 18

A more rigorous definition of a database is a collection of data organized to serve many applications efficiently by centralizing the data and controlling redundant data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

DBMS have a(n)________ capability to specify the structure of the content of the database.

Accepted Answer

The answer of DBMS have a(n)________ capability to specify the...

Question 20

The Giant Hardware Company sells four different products - screws,nails,hammers,and bolts - in the East,West,and Prairie regions.They want to know how many hammers sold in each of their sales regions and compare actual results with projected sales.What tools should they use to analyze the data?

Accepted Answer

A) OLAP 
B) data mining 
C) predictive analysis 
D) text mining 
A) OLAP 
B) data mining 
C) predictive analysis 
D) text mining

A data dictionary is a language associated with a database management system that end users and programmers use to manipulate data in the database.

The logical view

The most prominent data manipulation language today is Structured Query Language (SQL).

In a table for customers,the information about a single customer would reside in a single

DBMS designed for organizing structured data into rows and columns are not well suited to handling graphics-based or multimedia applications.

Oracle Database Lite is a DBMS for small ________ computing devices.

In a relational database,the three basic operations used to develop useful sets of data are

A ________ is software that permits an organization to centralize data,manage them efficiently,and provide access to the stored data by application programs.

Identify and describe three basic operations used to extract useful sets of data from a relational database.

A government agency wants to analyze their data.Their data consists of e-mail,memos,survey responses,legal cases,patent descriptions,and service reports.What tools should they use to analyze their data?

A bit represents the smallest unit of data a computer can handle.

The data warehouse makes the data available for anyone to access as needed,but it cannot be ________.

A ________ is a database that stores current and historical data of potential interest to decision makers throughout the company.

Governments around the world are ________ up their data stores to the public.

A grouping of characters into a word,a group of words,or a complete number is called a record.

Web browser software is much ________ to use than proprietary query tools.

The organization's rules for sharing,disseminating,acquiring,standardizing,classifying,and inventorying information is called a(n)

A more rigorous definition of a database is a collection of data organized to serve many applications efficiently by centralizing the data and controlling redundant data.

DBMS have a(n)________ capability to specify the structure of the content of the database.

The Giant Hardware Company sells four different products - screws,nails,hammers,and bolts - in the East,West,and Prairie regions.They want to know how many hammers sold in each of their sales regions and compare actual results with projected sales.What tools should they use to analyze the data?

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A data dictionary is a language associated with a database management system that end users and programmers use to manipulate data in the database.

The logical view

The most prominent data manipulation language today is Structured Query Language (SQL).

In a table for customers,the information about a single customer would reside in a single

DBMS designed for organizing structured data into rows and columns are not well suited to handling graphics-based or multimedia applications.

Oracle Database Lite is a DBMS for small ________ computing devices.

In a relational database,the three basic operations used to develop useful sets of data are

A ________ is software that permits an organization to centralize data,manage them efficiently,and provide access to the stored data by application programs.

Identify and describe three basic operations used to extract useful sets of data from a relational database.

A government agency wants to analyze their data.Their data consists of e-mail,memos,survey responses,legal cases,patent descriptions,and service reports.What tools should they use to analyze their data?

A bit represents the smallest unit of data a computer can handle.

The data warehouse makes the data available for anyone to access as needed,but it cannot be ________.

A ________ is a database that stores current and historical data of potential interest to decision makers throughout the company.

Governments around the world are ________ up their data stores to the public.

A grouping of characters into a word,a group of words,or a complete number is called a record.

Web browser software is much ________ to use than proprietary query tools.

The organization's rules for sharing,disseminating,acquiring,standardizing,classifying,and inventorying information is called a(n)

A more rigorous definition of a database is a collection of data organized to serve many applications efficiently by centralizing the data and controlling redundant data.

DBMS have a(n)________ capability to specify the structure of the content of the database.

The Giant Hardware Company sells four different products - screws,nails,hammers,and bolts - in the East,West,and Prairie regions.They want to know how many hammers sold in each of their sales regions and compare actual results with projected sales.What tools should they use to analyze the data?

Information Systems in Global Business Today

How Businesses Use Information Systems

Information Systems, organizations, and Strategy

Social, ethical, and Legal Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Enterprise Applications to Manage Supply Chains and Respond to Customers

E-Commerce: Digital Markets and Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Developing Information Systems

Project Management, business Value, and Managing Change

Managing Global Systems

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