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  • Question
  • The physical location of a record is determined by a mathematical formula that transforms a file key into a record location in


  • Options
  • A. a tree file
  • B. an indexed file
  • C. a hashed file
  • D. a sequential file
  • E. None of the above

  • Correct Answer
  • a hashed file 


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    • 1. In SQL, the CREATE TABLE is used

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    • A. to create a table, defining its columns, integrity constrains, and storage allocation
    • B. to add a column/integrity constraint to a table
    • C. to redefine a column
    • D. to change a table's storage characteristics
    • E. All of the above
    • Discuss
    • 2. Which of the following is a type of DBMS software?

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    • A. database manipulation language
    • B. query language
    • C. utilities
    • D. report writer
    • E. All of the above
    • Discuss
    • 3. In SQL, the _____ command is used to recompile a view

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    • A. COMPILE VIEW
    • B. DEFINE VIEW
    • C. CREATE VIEW
    • D. ALTER VIEW
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 4. A data dictionary doesn't provide information about:

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    • A. where data is located
    • B. the size of the disk storage device
    • C. It allows a many-to-many relationship
    • D. It is conceptually simple
    • E. It will be the dominant data base of the future
    • Discuss
    • 5. A data dictionary is a special file that contains

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    • A. the names of all fields in all files
    • B. the data types of all fields in all files
    • C. the widths of all fields in all files
    • D. All of the above
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 6. Which command is used to select distinct subject (SUB) from the table (BOOK)?

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    • A. SELECT ALL FROM BOOK
    • B. SELECT DISTINCT SUB FROM BOOK
    • C. SELECT SUB FROM BOOK
    • D. All of the above
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 7. One approach to standardizing storing of data

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    • A. MIS
    • B. structured programming
    • C. CODASYL specifications
    • D. All of the above
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 8. In SQL, which command is used to remove a stored function from the database?

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    • A. REMOVE FUNCTION
    • B. DELETE FUNCTION
    • C. DROP FUNCTION
    • D. ERASE FUNCTION
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 9. Versatile report generators can provide

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    • A. Columnar totals
    • B. Subtotals
    • C. Calculations
    • D. All of the above
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 10. The modify operation is likely to be done after

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    • A. Delete
    • B. Look-up
    • C. Insert
    • D. All of the above
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss


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