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  • Metadata enables database designers and users to do all of the following except:


  • Options
  • A. sample data.
  • B. understand what data exist.
  • C. what the fine distinctions are between similar data items.
  • D. what the data mean.

  • Correct Answer
  • sample data. 


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    • 1. Which of the following types of databases are the most common?

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    • A. Personal
    • B. Workgroup
    • C. Department
    • D. Enterprise
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    • 2. Which of the following is true for a relational database?

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    • A. Data is represented by tables.
    • B. It is difficult to access data.
    • C. Complex programs have to be written for simple queries.
    • D. All of the above.
    • Discuss
    • 3. A database management system (DBMS) is a:

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    • A. hardware system used to create, maintain, and provide controlled access to a database.
    • B. hardware system used to create, maintain, and provide uncontrolled access to a database.
    • C. software system used to create, maintain, and provide controlled access to a database.
    • D. software system used to create, maintain, and provide uncontrolled access to a database.
    • Discuss
    • 4. Duplicate data often results in loss of data integrity because:

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    • A. the data formats may be inconsistent.
    • B. data values may not agree.
    • C. Both A & B.
    • D. Neither A & B.
    • Discuss
    • 5. Some advantages of the database approach include all, but:

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    • A. minimal data redundancy.
    • B. improved data consistency.
    • C. improved data sharing.
    • D. program-data dependency.
    • Discuss
    • 6. A database application can perform which of the following activities?

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    • A. Add records
    • B. Read records
    • C. Update records
    • D. All of the above.
    • Discuss
    • 7. A binary relationship cannot be which of the following?

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    • A. One-to-One
    • B. One-to-Many
    • C. Many-to-Many
    • D. Zero-to-Zero
    • Discuss
    • 8. A ternary relationship involves how many entities?

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    • A. 3 or less
    • B. 3
    • C. More than 3
    • D. 3 or more
    • Discuss
    • 9. A good identifier is which of the following?

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    • A. One that can change over time
    • B. Can be null
    • C. One that is unique
    • D. Be intelligent
    • Discuss
    • 10. An entity name should be which of the following?

    • Options
    • A. A singular noun
    • B. Specific to the organization
    • C. Concise
    • D. All of the above.
    • Discuss


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