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DBMS 2 Marks Questions Answers

The document provides a series of 2-mark questions and answers related to Database Management Systems (DBMS), covering basic concepts, roles, comparisons with file systems, data independence, and phases of database development. It defines key terms such as data, database, DBMS, metadata, and schema, and outlines the responsibilities of various roles like Database Administrators and application programmers. Additionally, it discusses the advantages of DBMS over traditional file systems, including reduced redundancy and improved security.

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DBMS 2 Marks Questions Answers

The document provides a series of 2-mark questions and answers related to Database Management Systems (DBMS), covering basic concepts, roles, comparisons with file systems, data independence, and phases of database development. It defines key terms such as data, database, DBMS, metadata, and schema, and outlines the responsibilities of various roles like Database Administrators and application programmers. Additionally, it discusses the advantages of DBMS over traditional file systems, including reduced redundancy and improved security.

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Database Management System - 2 Mark Questions with Answers

Basic Concepts: Definitions and Understanding

Q: Define data and give one example.

A: Data is raw, unorganized facts. Example: 'John', '25'.

Q: What is a database? How is it different from a file?

A: A database is an organized collection of data. Unlike files, databases reduce redundancy and improve access.

Q: Define DBMS and mention one example.

A: DBMS is software to manage databases. Example: MySQL.

Q: What is a data model?

A: A data model defines how data is structured and related in a DBMS.

Q: Who is a DBA and what is one of their responsibilities?

A: A DBA (Database Administrator) manages the DBMS and ensures data security.

Q: Define metadata.

A: Metadata is data that describes other data.

Q: What is data abstraction in DBMS?

A: It hides the complexity of the database from users.

Q: Mention any two advantages of using DBMS.

A: Reduced redundancy and better data security.

Q: Define schema in the context of a database.

A: Schema is the structure of the database, like tables and relationships.

Q: What is the role of a database user?

A: A database user queries and updates data through applications.


Database Management System - 2 Mark Questions with Answers

Roles in Database

Q: List any two roles of a Database Administrator (DBA).

A: Manages security and performs backups.

Q: Who are end users in a database system?

A: Users who interact with the system for querying or reports.

Q: What does a database designer do?

A: Designs the structure and relationships in the database.

Q: Mention any two responsibilities of an application programmer.

A: Writes code to access data and handle user input.

Q: How does a data analyst interact with the database?

A: Retrieves and analyzes data for decision-making.

Comparison: File System vs Database System

Q: Give two differences between file system and DBMS.

A: File system has redundancy; DBMS minimizes it. DBMS supports queries; file system does not.

Q: How is data redundancy handled in file system vs DBMS?

A: File system duplicates data; DBMS uses normalization to avoid it.

Q: Mention two security features of DBMS not available in file systems.

A: User access control and encryption.

Q: Write any two limitations of the traditional file processing system.

A: Lacks concurrency and has high redundancy.

Q: What is data inconsistency? Compare it in file system vs DBMS.


Database Management System - 2 Mark Questions with Answers

A: Inconsistency is having mismatched data; it's common in file systems, rare in DBMS.

Data Independence & Three-Level Architecture

Q: Define data independence.

A: Ability to change schema at one level without affecting others.

Q: What is the difference between logical and physical data independence?

A: Logical is changing structure without affecting apps; physical is changing storage without affecting schema.

Q: Name the three levels of database architecture.

A: Internal, conceptual, and external levels.

Q: Define internal level in the three-level architecture.

A: It deals with physical storage of data.

Q: What is the purpose of the conceptual level in DBMS?

A: It shows the logical view of the database.

Q: Explain external level with an example.

A: It provides user views. Example: Sales staff sees only sales records.

Q: Why is data independence important in DBMS?

A: It allows flexibility and ease of maintenance.

Phases of Database Development

Q: List the main phases of database development.

A: Requirement analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance.

Q: What happens during the requirement analysis phase?

A: User needs and system goals are identified.


Database Management System - 2 Mark Questions with Answers

Q: What is the output of the conceptual design phase?

A: An ER model or logical schema.

Q: Explain the logical design phase in brief.

A: Transforms conceptual schema into a logical model like relational schema.

Q: What is the role of the physical design phase?

A: Specifies storage, indexing, and performance details.

Q: What happens in the implementation phase?

A: Database is created and populated using DBMS software.

Q: What is done in the maintenance phase of database development?

A: Database is monitored, updated, and optimized regularly.

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