Question 1

is a special language used to represent and manipulate data elements in a textual format.

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XML (Extensible Mark...

Question 2

A(n)  database is used by an organization and supports many users across many departments.

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A)   desktop
B)   workgroup
C)   enterprise
D)   transactionalE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

A desktop database is a database.

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A)   single-user
B)   multiuser
C)   workgroup
D)   distributedE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is True of spreadsheet applications?

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A)   They provide enhanced security and robust data sharing
B)   They do not allow manipulation of data features.	once entered.
C)   They are a better alternative to databases.
D)   They enhance the user's ability to understand the data.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

is the body of information and facts about a specific subject.

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A)   Validation
B)   A format
C)   Knowledge
D)   A databaseE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

To reveal meaning, information requires .

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The answer of To reveal meaning, information requires ....

Question 7

A(n)  might be written by a programmer or it might be created through a DBMS utility program.

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A)   query
B)   operating system
C)   database management system
D)   applicationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

A(n) is a collection of programs that manages the database structure and controls access to the data stored in the database.

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DBMS (database manag...

Question 9

exists when different versions of the same data appear in different places.

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A)   Data inconsistency
B)   Poor data security
C)   Structural dependence
D)   Conceptual dependenceE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Metadata describe the data characteristics and the set of relationships that links the data found within the database.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Data processing can be as simple as organizing data to reveal patterns.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Field refers to a collection of related records.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A(n) is a specific request issued to the DBMS for data manipulation.

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The answer of A(n) is a specific request issued to...

Question 14

Data warehouse contains historical data obtained from the .

Accepted Answer

A)   operational databases
B)   desktop database
C)   enterprise databases
D)   workgroup databasesE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

data exist in the format in which they were collected.

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A)   Structured
B)   Semistructured
C)   Unstructured
D)   HistoricalE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

One advantage of a database system over previous data management approaches is that the database system is considerably less complex.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

is data about data through which the end-user data are integrated and managed.

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The answer of is data about data through which the...

Question 18

A(n)  database supports a relatively small number of users (usually fewer than 50)  or a specific department within an organization.

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A)   desktop
B)   workgroup
C)   enterprise
D)   transactionalE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

One disadvantage of a database system over previous data management approaches is increased costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Data and information are essentially the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Data processing can be as simple as organizing data to reveal patterns.

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A(n) is a collection of programs that manages the database structure and controls access to the data stored in the database.

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Field refers to a collection of related records.

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A(n) database is used by an organization and supports many users across many departments.

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One advantage of a database system over previous data management approaches is that the database system is considerably less complex.

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is data about data through which the end-user data are integrated and managed.

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is the body of information and facts about a specific subject.

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A desktop database is a database.

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A(n) database supports a relatively small number of users (usually fewer than 50) or a specific department within an organization.

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data exist in the format in which they were collected.

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One disadvantage of a database system over previous data management approaches is increased costs.

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Data warehouse contains historical data obtained from the .

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A(n) is a specific request issued to the DBMS for data manipulation.

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exists when different versions of the same data appear in different places.

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To reveal meaning, information requires .

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Metadata describe the data characteristics and the set of relationships that links the data found within the database.

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A(n) might be written by a programmer or it might be created through a DBMS utility program.

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is a special language used to represent and manipulate data elements in a textual format.

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Which of the following is True of spreadsheet applications?

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Data and information are essentially the same thing.

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