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Database Concepts - Part 1

1. Basic Database Concepts

Short-Answer Questions:

Q: What is a database?

A: A database is an organized collection of structured information or data, typically stored

electronically in a computer system. It allows for efficient data storage, retrieval, and management.

Q: Explain the term 'Database Management System (DBMS).'

A: A DBMS is software that manages databases, allowing users to create, read, update, and delete

data. It also provides tools for maintaining data integrity, security, and concurrency.

Q: What are the main advantages of using a database?

A: Databases offer organized data storage, minimize redundancy, ensure data consistency, support

data integrity, and improve data accessibility and security.

Long-Answer Questions:

Q: Explain the purpose of a database and its key components.

A: A database organizes data into tables, which consist of fields (columns) and records (rows).

Fields represent attributes, while records are instances of data. Databases ensure efficient data

management and retrieval, allowing users to perform operations like querying and updating data

with accuracy.

Q: Describe a Database Management System (DBMS) and explain how it differs from a traditional

file system.

A: A DBMS is a specialized software that manages databases, offering advanced features like data

integrity, security, concurrency control, and data independence. Unlike traditional file systems,

DBMS reduces data redundancy, enhances data consistency, and allows for better data

management.
2. Database Approach vs. File-Based System

Short-Answer Questions:

Q: What is a file-based system?

A: A file-based system is a method of storing data in flat files without structure or relations. It is less

efficient for data retrieval and management compared to databases.

Q: List any two drawbacks of a file-based system.

A: The file-based system leads to data redundancy and inconsistency. It lacks data integrity and

makes data sharing and updating difficult.

Q: What is the main advantage of the database approach over a file-based system?

A: The database approach reduces redundancy and ensures consistency by organizing data

efficiently, making it easier to retrieve, update, and share.

Long-Answer Questions:

Q: Compare the database approach with a file-based system in terms of data integrity, redundancy,

and scalability.

A: Unlike file-based systems, the database approach minimizes redundancy, maintains data

integrity, and allows scalable data storage. Databases offer relationships between data and ensure

secure, structured access.

Q: Explain the limitations of the file-based system and how the database approach addresses these

issues.

A: File-based systems often face issues like data inconsistency and security risks. The database

approach provides a structured environment with integrity constraints, reducing redundancy and

facilitating complex querying and data sharing.

3. Database Architecture

Short-Answer Questions:
Q: What is database architecture?

A: Database architecture is the design and structure of a database system. It determines how data

is stored, processed, and accessed, usually structured as single-tier, two-tier, or three-tier systems.

Q: Name the three main types of database architectures.

A: The three main database architectures are single-tier, two-tier, and three-tier architectures.

Q: How does a two-tier architecture differ from a three-tier architecture?

A: In a two-tier architecture, the client interacts directly with the server, while in a three-tier

architecture, an application server exists between the client and database, enabling better

scalability.

Long-Answer Questions:

Q: Describe the different types of database architectures: single-tier, two-tier, and three-tier.

A: In a single-tier architecture, the database and application reside on a single system, typically for

local access. Two-tier architecture involves a direct connection between client and server, often

used in small applications. Three-tier architecture adds an application server, improving scalability

and security for larger systems by separating the database, application logic, and client interaction

layers.

Q: Explain three-tier database architecture in detail, focusing on its components and benefits for

large-scale applications.

A: The three-tier architecture consists of a presentation layer (client), application layer (middleware),

and database layer. This separation allows for greater flexibility, load balancing, and security. It is

widely used for large-scale, distributed applications due to its modularity and scalability.

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