Question 1

A specification for the database fields and their characteristics is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  design 
B)  files 
C)  file structure 
D)  data type

Question 2

With real-time locating systems, a(n) tracking device worn by the trackee transmits signals to a nearby base station using radio waves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A(n) ____________________ database contains information that is organized as fields, records, and files.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ database contains information that is...

Question 4

RFID technology's main use is to ____, rather than geolocate.

Accepted Answer

A)  identify 
B)  locate 
C)  track 
D)  find

Question 5

____ tracks the position of a cellular device based on its distance from cell towers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Real-time locating systems 
B)  Mobile locating 
C)  Radio 
D)  RFID

Question 6

Database software is also referred to as a database management system (DBMS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Signals transmitted by GPS satellites can pass through all of the following except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  buildings 
B)  clouds 
C)  plastic 
D)  glass

Question 8

In the accompanying figure, the feature referred to by item 3 ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  allows you to search through the records 
B)  holds the records that contain data 
C)  helps you organize and display data in an effective way 
D)  defines a way of displaying data in each record

Question 9

The data that you enter into an online form is collected by a program that runs on the Web site's ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The data that you enter into an...

Question 10

____________________ devices can be configured to issue an alert when the trackee moves out of a designated area.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ devices can be configured to issue...

Question 11

A structured database makes it easy to locate records using a report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the accompanying figure, item 4 ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  holds the records that contain data 
B)  searches through the records 
C)  defines a way of displaying the data in each record 
D)  organizes and displays data in an effective way

Question 13

When you use a browser to access databases on the Web, you'll typically enter a query using a spreadsheet form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which type of software provides a set of tools to enter and update information in fields, delete records, sort records, search for records that meet specified criteria, and create reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  database 
B)  word processing 
C)  accounting 
D)  desktop publishing

Question 15

The accuracy of real-time locating systems depends on the number of nearby towers and the coverage area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Accessing Databases

A specification for the database fields and their characteristics is the ____.

With real-time locating systems, a(n) tracking device worn by the trackee transmits signals to a nearby base station using radio waves.

A(n) ____________________ database contains information that is organized as fields, records, and files.

RFID technology's main use is to ____, rather than geolocate.

____ tracks the position of a cellular device based on its distance from cell towers.

Database software is also referred to as a database management system (DBMS).

Signals transmitted by GPS satellites can pass through all of the following except ____.

In the accompanying figure, the feature referred to by item 3 ____.

The data that you enter into an online form is collected by a program that runs on the Web site's ____________________.

____________________ devices can be configured to issue an alert when the trackee moves out of a designated area.

A structured database makes it easy to locate records using a report.

In the accompanying figure, item 4 ____.

When you use a browser to access databases on the Web, you'll typically enter a query using a spreadsheet form.

Which type of software provides a set of tools to enter and update information in fields, delete records, sort records, search for records that meet specified criteria, and create reports?

The accuracy of real-time locating systems depends on the number of nearby towers and the coverage area.