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

One of the reasons for the appearance of new styles of nonrelational database processing is the need for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) storing data types such as images,audio,and videos in organizations 
B) gaining faster performance by limiting the number of servers used 
C) breaking up sales orders via normalization 
D) limiting the use of open-source document-oriented DBMS 
A) storing data types such as images,audio,and videos in organizations 
B) gaining faster performance by limiting the number of servers used 
C) breaking up sales orders via normalization 
D) limiting the use of open-source document-oriented DBMS

Question 3

The database management system (DBMS)can be used to set up a security system involving user accounts,passwords,permissions,and limits for processing the database.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Browser applications are thin-client applications that need not be preinstalled on the users' computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All traditional databases require the Internet to transmit traffic between a user's computer and a database management system (DBMS)server computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A ________ is a collection of forms,reports,queries,and programs that serves as an intermediary between users and database data.

Accepted Answer

A) database application 
B) metadata table 
C) database hierarchy 
D) dimension table 
A) database application 
B) metadata table 
C) database hierarchy 
D) dimension table

Question 7

Which of the following is a nonrelational data store developed by Amazon.com?

Accepted Answer

A) Bigtable 
B) Dynamo 
C) Cassandra 
D) MongoDB 
A) Bigtable 
B) Dynamo 
C) Cassandra 
D) MongoDB

Question 8

In a database,columns are also called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) records 
B) tables 
C) files 
D) fields 
A) records 
B) tables 
C) files 
D) fields

Question 9

DB2 is a popular database management system product that is licensed from Microsoft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

NoSQL database management system products are very technical and can be used only by those with a deep background in computer science.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the merits of metadata.

Accepted Answer

A database is self-describing in that it

Question 12

Conducting training to ensure that users and operations personnel know and understand recovery procedures is a task associated with the DBMS ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Describe the elements in a database.

Accepted Answer

A database is a self-describing collecti

Question 14

MySQL database management system refers to software systems that support very high transaction rates,processing relatively simple data structures,replicated on many servers in the cloud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One of the important functions of a database management system (DBMS)is to provide the necessary tools for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) encrypting emails 
B) encapsulating data objects 
C) administering the database 
D) testing program codes 
A) encrypting emails 
B) encapsulating data objects 
C) administering the database 
D) testing program codes

Question 16

The administrative functions of a database management system (DBMS)include backing up database data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

________ is a popular enterprise database management system (DBMS)product from IBM.

Accepted Answer

A) DB2 
B) Access 
C) SQL Server 
D) MySQL 
A) DB2 
B) Access 
C) SQL Server 
D) MySQL

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the metadata in a database?

Accepted Answer

A) programs used to create,process,and administer a database 
B) special data that describes the structure of a database 
C) data that is stored in a Web site 
D) special data that is unique to a specific user 
A) programs used to create,process,and administer a database 
B) special data that describes the structure of a database 
C) data that is stored in a Web site 
D) special data that is unique to a specific user

Question 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Database Processing

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

One of the reasons for the appearance of new styles of nonrelational database processing is the need for ________.

The database management system (DBMS)can be used to set up a security system involving user accounts,passwords,permissions,and limits for processing the database.

Browser applications are thin-client applications that need not be preinstalled on the users' computers.

All traditional databases require the Internet to transmit traffic between a user's computer and a database management system (DBMS)server computer.

A ________ is a collection of forms,reports,queries,and programs that serves as an intermediary between users and database data.

Which of the following is a nonrelational data store developed by Amazon.com?

In a database,columns are also called ________.

DB2 is a popular database management system product that is licensed from Microsoft.

NoSQL database management system products are very technical and can be used only by those with a deep background in computer science.

Describe the merits of metadata.

Conducting training to ensure that users and operations personnel know and understand recovery procedures is a task associated with the DBMS ________.

Describe the elements in a database.

MySQL database management system refers to software systems that support very high transaction rates,processing relatively simple data structures,replicated on many servers in the cloud.

One of the important functions of a database management system (DBMS)is to provide the necessary tools for ________.

The administrative functions of a database management system (DBMS)include backing up database data.

________ is a popular enterprise database management system (DBMS)product from IBM.

Which of the following best describes the metadata in a database?

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

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

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