Question 1

The predecessor(s) of database processing was (were) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  file managers
B)  hierarchical models
C)  network models
D)  relational data model
E)  All of the above were predecessors of database processing.

Question 2

The industry standard supported by all major DBMSs that allows tables to be joined together is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sequential Query Language (SQL) 
B)  Structured Question Language (SQL) 
C)  Structured Query Language (SQL) 
D)  Relational Question Language (RQL) 
E)  Relational Query Language (RQL)

Question 3

What components are included in a database?

Accepted Answer

The database contains user data,metadata...

Question 4

A sales contact manager used by a salesperson is an example of a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  single-user database application
B)  multiuser database application
C)  e-commerce database application
D)  A or B
E)  Any of A,B or C

Question 5

A database designed to combine two databases used by the Sales department is a database being designed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  from existing data
B)  as a new systems development project
C)  as a redesign of an existing database
D)  A and B
E)  A,B,and C

Question 6

In an Enterprise-class database system,a database application interacts with the DBMS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The database management system (DBMS)is responsible for enforcing referential integrity constraints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The 1977 edition of this text contained a chapter on the relational model,and that chapter was reviewed by E.F.Codd.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The DBMS ranked as having the "least power and features" in the text is Microsoft Access.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Database professionals use a set of principles called ________ to guide and assess database design.

Accepted Answer

A)  data marts
B)  normalization
C)  data models
D)  entity-relationship data modeling
E)  data migration

Question 11

What are the three types of database design situations?

Accepted Answer

Database designs can be based on (1)exis...

Question 12

Microsoft Access is a low-end product intended for individuals and small workgroups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Database professionals use ________ as specific data sources for studies and analyses.

Accepted Answer

A)  data marts
B)  normalization
C)  data models
D)  entity-relationship data modeling
E)  data migration

Question 14

Data is recorded facts and figures;information is knowledge derived from data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In an enterprise-class database system,the database application ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  creates queries
B)  creates forms
C)  creates reports
D)  A and B
E)  B and C

Question 16

A very popular development technique used by database professionals for database design is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  data marts
B)  normalization
C)  data models
D)  entity-relationship data modeling
E)  data migration

Question 17

The DBMS ranked as being the "most difficult to use" in the text is Oracle Corporation's Oracle Database.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A database system as typically defined can be modified to include CODASYL.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The largest databases in e-commerce are the order entry databases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A database records:

Accepted Answer

A)  facts.
B)  figures.
C)  information.
D)  A and B
E)  A,B and C

Exam 1: Introduction

Database professionals use a set of principles called ________ to guide and assess database design.

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A database records:

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The largest databases in e-commerce are the order entry databases.

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A database system as typically defined can be modified to include CODASYL.

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In an Enterprise-class database system,a database application interacts with the DBMS.

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The database management system (DBMS)is responsible for enforcing referential integrity constraints.

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A very popular development technique used by database professionals for database design is known as ________.

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A database designed to combine two databases used by the Sales department is a database being designed ________.

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What are the three types of database design situations?

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Microsoft Access is a low-end product intended for individuals and small workgroups.

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Database professionals use ________ as specific data sources for studies and analyses.

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The DBMS ranked as having the "least power and features" in the text is Microsoft Access.

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What components are included in a database?

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A sales contact manager used by a salesperson is an example of a(n) ________.

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In an enterprise-class database system,the database application ________.

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Data is recorded facts and figures;information is knowledge derived from data.

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The industry standard supported by all major DBMSs that allows tables to be joined together is called ________.

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The 1977 edition of this text contained a chapter on the relational model,and that chapter was reviewed by E.F.Codd.

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The predecessor(s) of database processing was (were) ________.

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The DBMS ranked as being the "most difficult to use" in the text is Oracle Corporation's Oracle Database.

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