Exam 11: Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems

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When using SQL, a(n)________ query is used to extract data from two or more tables.

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In a relational database, when two tables have a common field, the link between the tables is known as a hyperlink.

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A data ________ is a large-scale electronic repository of data that contains and organizes all of an organization's data in one place.

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________ is the process of ensuring that the data entered into a field meets specified guidelines.

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________ data are information about how users of a company's website move through the web pages.

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When working with a relational database, each record must have a(n)________ key field, which has a value unique to that record.

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A(n)________ is created from a large data business warehouse to analyze a single component of the business.

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A(n)________ is designed to improve communications and help employees complete their routine tasks.

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Match each of the following terms to its definition:
real-time processing
organizes data into various tables based on logical groupings
relational database
defines the name, data type, and length of each field in a database
data dictionary
transaction data that are processed all at once
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real-time processing
organizes data into various tables based on logical groupings
relational database
defines the name, data type, and length of each field in a database
data dictionary
transaction data that are processed all at once
batch processing
when a database is queried and updated as a transaction is taking place
data warehouse
large-scale repository of data
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A(n)________ tries to replicate the decision-making processes of human experts to solve specific problems.

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________ databases are the most frequently used electronic databases.

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Employees' last names would usually make an appropriate primary-key field.

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A group of related records is called a(n)________.

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In a transaction-processing system (TPS), if the TPS database can be queried and updated while the transaction is taking place, this is called ________ processing.

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A(n)________ database stores data in more than two dimensions, as opposed to relational databases, which store data in two-dimensional tables.

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A ________ displays a subset of data from a table (or tables)based on the specified criteria.

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Data redundancy ensures that the data contained in the database is accurate and reliable.

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In a database, a group of related records is referred to as a(n)________.

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A last name field is an example of a field that should have a default value.

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Match each of the following terms to its definition:
office support system (OSS)
communicates with computer systems using a natural spoken or written language
natural language processing (NLP)
helps managers develop solutions for specific problems
decision support system (DSS)
software system that integrates multiple system data sources and ties together the various processes of an organization
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office support system (OSS)
communicates with computer systems using a natural spoken or written language
natural language processing (NLP)
helps managers develop solutions for specific problems
decision support system (DSS)
software system that integrates multiple system data sources and ties together the various processes of an organization
enterprise resource planning (ERP)system
provides managers with timely and accurate information
management information system (MIS)
assists employees in day-to-day tasks and communication
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