DFo Section 1 Quiz

1.
Which is the first step in the Database Development Process ?

Design
Testing
Strategy and Analysis (*)
Build
Correct
(1/1) Points
2. Which of the following is not a stage in the Database Development Process?
Strategy and Analysis
Build
Reporting (*)
Design
Correct
(1/1) Points
3. In a _______ database model the data is organized into a tree-like structure and to
retrieve data the whole tree needs to be traversed starting from the root node.
Object Oriented
Relational
Network
Hierarchical (*)
Incorrect. Refer to Section 1 Lesson 3.
(0/1) Points
4. A flat file may contain many fields, often, with duplicate data that are prone to
data corruption.
True (*)
False
Correct
(1/1) Points
5. The reason or drive for using databases rather than files has been …
(Choose 3)
(Choose all correct answers)
Availability of data to a diverse set of users (*)

Use of blocks
Integration of data for easier access and modification for complex transactions (*)
Reduced redundancy of data (*)

6. Once you have learned how to write programs and build systems, you no longer
need any input or involvement from any users as you are perfectly capable of
delivering the systems that businesses need and want.
True. The only requirement for creating a perfect system is a perfect programmer.
True. Users delay the delivery of a system by changing their minds and adding new
requirements.
True. Users never know what they want anyway, so building systems is best left to
the professionals.
False. Business requirements can and will change. For instance new legal
requirements may arise. (*)
(0/1) Points
7. Using a database solution instead of a flat file eliminates all of the following
issues except:
Redundancy
Data entry anomalies
Inconsistency
Incorrect data (*)
(0/1) Points
8. Business ______ are used to understand business processes, and the nature, role,
and scope of the data.
Mission Statements
Goals
Processes
Rules (*)
(0/1) Points
9. Business rules are important because_________.
They can all be incorporated into the database design structure.
They allow the developer to understand the relationship and constraints of the
participating entities (*)
They can become outdated quickly.
They are complex and difficult to understand.
(0/1) Points
10. What is the difference between "information" and "data"?
Data turns into useful information. It is stored in a database and accessed by
systems and users. (*)
Data is held and understood only by users.
Information is held and understood only by users.
Information and data have no differences - they are two words for the same thing.
11. Select the business or industry that would not have a need for a database.
Banking
Retail
Scientific Research
All these businesses could benefit from using a database. (*)
(0/1) Points
12. A database is a centralized and structured set of data stored on a computer
system and provides facilities for retrieving, adding, modifying, and deleting the
data when required.
True (*)
False
Correct
(1/1) Points
13. Which transformation in computing allows for storage and delivery of
applications and data over the internet?
Mainframe computing
Desktop computing
Grid Computing
Cloud Computing (*)
(0/1) Points
14. The main subject areas taught by the Oracle Academy are:
Database performance tuning
Data Modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL (*)
Systems programming and computer architecture
Computer Repairs
Correct
(1/1) Points
15. The technical software requirements for this course include all of the following
except:
Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler
Microsoft Access (*)
Oracle APEX application
All are requirements.
1. The Oracle Academy courses are intended for self study. True or False?
True
False (*)
(0/1) Points
2. SQL *Plus is being used in the Oracle Academy courses to run SQL code. True or
False?
True
False (*)
(0/1) Points
3. A database interacts with the data and provides the following facilities:
Retrieving data
Inserting data
Deleting data
All of the above. (*)
Correct
(1/1) Points
4. What is the difference between "information" and "data"?
Information and data have no differences - they are two words for the same thing.
Information is held and understood only by users.

Data is held and understood only by users.
Data turns into useful information. It is stored in a database and accessed by
systems and users. (*)
Correct
(1/1) Points
5. Which transformation in computing allows for storage and delivery of
applications and data over the internet?
Cloud Computing (*)
Mainframe computing
Grid Computing
Desktop computing
Correct
(1/1) Points
6. Information is the result of combining, comparing and performing calculations

on data.
True (*)
False
Correct
(1/1) Points
7. A network database comprises of a collection of records connected to one
another through links.
True (*)
False
Correct
(1/1) Points
8. A flat file may contain many fields, often, with duplicate data that are prone to
data corruption.
True (*)
False
Correct
(1/1) Points
9. The advantages of an object-oriented data model are:
Reduced Maintenance
Real-World Modeling
Both A and B. (*)
Neither A or B.
(0/1) Points
10. In a _______ database model the data is organized into a tree-like structure and
to retrieve data the whole tree needs to be traversed starting from the root node.
Relational
Object Oriented
Hierarchical (*)
Network
Correct
(Choose 3)
Use of blocks

(0/1) Points
12. All Business Rules can be modeled.
True
False (*)
(0/1) Points
13. When completing the conceptual modeling process we must take into account
the following:
Business Rules
Assumptions
Problems
All of the above (*)
Correct
(1/1) Points
14. Business rules help you understand the standardization procedure an
organization follows when handling huge data.
True (*)
False
Correct
(1/1) Points
15. Once you have learned how to write programs and build systems, you no longer
need any input or involvement from any users as you are perfectly capable of
delivering the systems that businesses need and want.
True. Users delay the delivery of a system by changing their minds and adding new
requirements.
True. The only requirement for creating a perfect system is a perfect programmer.
True. Users never know what they want anyway, so building systems is best left to
the professionals.
False. Business requirements can and will change. For instance new legal
requirements may arise. (*)
1. A ___________ model describes a database in terms of tables, columns, and joins
between tables.
Relational (*)
Object Oriented
Hierarchical
Network
Correct
(1/1) Points
2. In a hierarchical database model the data is stored as records that are connected
to one another through ________.
links (*)
databases
primary keys
fields
Correct
(1/1) Points
3. Which of the following is not a stage in the Database Development Process?
Build
Reporting (*)
Strategy and Analysis
Design
Correct
(1/1) Points
4. Which is the first step in the Database Development Process ?
Build
Testing
Strategy and Analysis (*)
Design
Correct
(1/1) Points
5. If information requirements are clearly communicated during conceptual
modeling the following will result:
Some business rules may not be taken into account
A well designed conceptual model (*)
A conceptual model that does not fully reflect the business will be created.
Delays due to reworking model caused by incorrect assumptions
Correct
(1/1) Points
6. When completing the conceptual modeling process we must take into account
the following:
Business Rules
Assumptions
Problems
All of the above (*)
Correct
(1/1) Points
7. Business rules are important because_________.
They are complex and difficult to understand.
They can become outdated quickly.
They can all be incorporated into the database design structure.
They allow the developer to understand the relationship and constraints of the
participating entities (*)
Correct
(1/1) Points
8. Documenting Business Requirements helps developers control the scope of the
system and prevents users from claiming that the new system does not meet their
business requirements. True or False?
True (*)
False
Correct
(1/1) Points
(Choose 3)


Use of blocks
Correct
(1/1) Points
10. DBMS stands for :
Database Memory System
Database Management Software
Database Manipulation System
Database Management System (*)
Correct
11. Today, all industries have a need for database systems. True or False?
True (*)
False
Correct
(1/1) Points
12. A database interacts with the data and provides the following facilities:
Retrieving data
Inserting data
Deleting data
All of the above. (*)
Correct
(1/1) Points
13. A DBMS comprises of the following elements: (Choose 3)
Memory and Storage Management (*)

Data Dictionary (*)
Query language (*)
Client
Correct
(1/1) Points
14. The Oracle Academy courses are intended for self study. True or False?
True
False (*)
Correct
(1/1) Points
15. The main subject areas taught by the Oracle Academy are:
Data Modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL (*)
Systems programming and computer architecture
Database performance tuning
Computer Repairs
Correct
(1/1) Points
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Which is the first step in the Database Development Process ?

Availability of data to a diverse set of users (*)

Reduced redundancy of data (*)

Incorrect. Refer to Section 1 Lesson 2.

Information is held and understood only by users.

6. Information is the result of combining, comparing and performing calculations

Reduced redundancy of data (*)

Availability of data to a diverse set of users (*)

Reduced redundancy of data (*)

Memory and Storage Management (*)

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