Intro 2 Database

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  • 1. 

    It is a collection of data that is related to a particular subject or purpose.

    • A.

      Database

    • B.

      List

    • C.

      Table

    • D.

      Group

    Correct Answer
    A. Database
  • 2. 

    It stands for POS in a checkout counter.

    • A.

      Point-of-System

    • B.

      Proof-of-Sales

    • C.

      Point-of-Sales

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Point-of-Sales
  • 3. 

    What do you call the database that works with one set of database records at a time, such as the list of products in a Microsoft Excel file?

    • A.

      Relational database

    • B.

      List database

    • C.

      Flat file database

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Flat file database
  • 4. 

    It is a type of database where one or more tables are connected to other tables in the database, such as in the library system.

    • A.

      Relational database

    • B.

      List database

    • C.

      Flat-file database

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Relational database
  • 5. 

    It refers to a row in a database table.

    • A.

      Record

    • B.

      Column

    • C.

      Vertical

    • D.

      Horizontal

    Correct Answer
    A. Record
  • 6. 

    A column in a table is called a ___________.

    • A.

      Record

    • B.

      Column

    • C.

      Field

    • D.

      Horizontal

    Correct Answer
    C. Field
  • 7. 

    This is the stage in database design were one gathers and lists all the necessary fields for the database project.

    • A.

      Data definition

    • B.

      Data refinement

    • C.

      Establishing relationships

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Data definition
  • 8. 

    It is the stage where we break down some fields to more specific fields so we can store information in the smallest logical parts.

    • A.

      Data definition

    • B.

      Data refinement

    • C.

      Establishing relationships

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    B. Data refinement
  • 9. 

    It is an association established between common fields (columns) in two tables.

    • A.

      Line

    • B.

      Relationship

    • C.

      Primary key

    • D.

      Records

    Correct Answer
    B. Relationship
  • 10. 

    This key uniquely identifies each record in a table.

    • A.

      Primary key

    • B.

      Key record

    • C.

      Unique key

    • D.

      Field name

    Correct Answer
    A. Primary key
  • 11. 

    Data refinement is the stage when we analyze our tables more closely and create a relationship between tables.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 12. 

    Compared to a manual database a computerized database is more flexible, compact, and faster.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 13. 

    Computerized database is compact; since database records stored in filing cabinets can be stored in just a few floppy diskettes.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 14. 

    A manual database is flexible; that is, it is possible to examine information from number of ways.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 15. 

    Lack of planning has caused some programmers to be disappointed with the database they created.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True

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