This document contains a quiz on database management systems concepts with 9 multiple choice and true/false questions. The questions cover topics such as: [1] the language used to define a database schema (DDL), [2] the roles of a database administrator, [3] the definition of a database state and its types, and [4] advantages of using databases to store data. The document provides the questions along with short explanations and answer choices for the multiple choice questions.
This document contains a quiz on database management systems concepts with 9 multiple choice and true/false questions. The questions cover topics such as: [1] the language used to define a database schema (DDL), [2] the roles of a database administrator, [3] the definition of a database state and its types, and [4] advantages of using databases to store data. The document provides the questions along with short explanations and answer choices for the multiple choice questions.
This document contains a quiz on database management systems concepts with 9 multiple choice and true/false questions. The questions cover topics such as: [1] the language used to define a database schema (DDL), [2] the roles of a database administrator, [3] the definition of a database state and its types, and [4] advantages of using databases to store data. The document provides the questions along with short explanations and answer choices for the multiple choice questions.
This document contains a quiz on database management systems concepts with 9 multiple choice and true/false questions. The questions cover topics such as: [1] the language used to define a database schema (DDL), [2] the roles of a database administrator, [3] the definition of a database state and its types, and [4] advantages of using databases to store data. The document provides the questions along with short explanations and answer choices for the multiple choice questions.
1. Which of the following languages is used to define the schema of the database? a) DCL b) DDL c) DML d) None of these
2. Which of the following are the roles of the Database Administrator:
a) Managing security issues b) Storage structure definition c) Develop application programs d) Take backups of the database A. a B. a,b,c C. a,b,d D. All of these
3. The intension of a given relation is the set of tuples appearing in that relation at any given instance. The extension schema varies with time. [True/False] 4. Which of these describes a major advantage in using databases for storing data? a) The data have a better chance of being available for the user in an accurate, integral form. b) All of the data is stored in one place and therefore more vulnerable to loss or destruction. c) Bureaucratic procedures may make it difficult for users to access data. d) Data retrieval cannot be optimized for a single application.
5. In a Hierarchical model records are organized as
a) Graph b) List c) Links d) Tree.
6. The intension schema is a permanent part of the relation. [True/False]
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7. A DBMS query language is designed to
a) support end users who use English-like commands. b) support in the development of complex applications software. c) specify the structure of a database. d) all of the above. 8. Typically, a database management system is managed by a person called a_________. a) system manager b) technology manager c) database manager d) database administrator
9. Define database state and its types. (2)
The actual data stored in a database at a particular moment in time. This includes the collection of all the data in the database. Also called database instance (or occurrence or snapshot). Refers to the content of a database at a moment in time. Initial Database State: Refers to the database state when it is initially loaded into the system. Valid State: A state that satisfies the structure and constraints of the database.
