Intro 2 Database

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

    • True
    • False
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  • 2. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 3. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 4. 

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

    • Data definition

    • Data refinement

    • Establishing relationships

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Data refinement
  • 5. 

    This key uniquely identifies each record in a table.

    • Primary key

    • Key record

    • Unique key

    • Field name

    Correct Answer
    A. Primary key
  • 6. 

    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.

    • Relational database

    • List database

    • Flat-file database

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Relational database
  • 7. 

    A column in a table is called a ___________.

    • Record

    • Column

    • Field

    • Horizontal

    Correct Answer
    A. Field
  • 8. 

    It refers to a row in a database table.

    • Record

    • Column

    • Vertical

    • Horizontal

    Correct Answer
    A. Record
  • 9. 

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

    • Line

    • Relationship

    • Primary key

    • Records

    Correct Answer
    A. Relationship
  • 10. 

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

    • Database

    • List

    • Table

    • Group

    Correct Answer
    A. Database
  • 11. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 12. 

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

    • Data definition

    • Data refinement

    • Establishing relationships

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Data definition
  • 13. 

    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?

    • Relational database

    • List database

    • Flat file database

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Flat file database
  • 14. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 15. 

    It stands for POS in a checkout counter.

    • Point-of-System

    • Proof-of-Sales

    • Point-of-Sales

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Point-of-Sales

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