Flashcards : Fundamentals of Database Management Systems — 20 cartes

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1Question

Database — definition?

Réponse

Organized data storage system managed by software.

2Question

Database environment — includes?

Réponse

Data, metadata, DBMS, users, hardware.

3Question

Data redundancy — issue?

Réponse

Unnecessary data duplication causing inconsistency.

4Question

Data dependence — problem?

Réponse

Ties applications to data structure, complicating changes.

5Question

Database evolution — from what?

Réponse

Manual and file-based data management to DBMS.

6Question

Operational database — purpose?

Réponse

Supports daily business transactions.

7Question

Distributed database — advantage?

Réponse

Improves access speed and fault tolerance.

8Question

DBMS — purpose?

Réponse

Manages, controls, and facilitates data access.

9Question

Data vs. information — difference?

Réponse

Data is raw facts; information is processed, meaningful data.

10Question

Data sharing — supported by?

Réponse

DBMS allowing multiple users access.

11Question

Analytical database — also?

Réponse

Data warehouse for analysis and decision-making.

12Question

Database management challenges?

Réponse

Handling redundancy, ensuring security, maintaining integrity.

13Question

Database design — importance?

Réponse

Ensures efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity.

14Question

Information — role?

Réponse

Processed data that provides meaning.

15Question

Metadata — function?

Réponse

Describes data characteristics and structure.

16Question

Data redundancy issues?

Réponse

Storage waste, inconsistency, anomalies.

17Question

File system — limitations?

Réponse

Redundancy, inconsistency, data dependence.

18Question

Types of databases — examples?

Réponse

Single-user, multiuser, distributed, data warehouse.

19Question

Data anomalies — caused by?

Réponse

Poor design, redundancy, and improper updates.

20Question

Data — definition?

Réponse

Unprocessed raw facts or figures.

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