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Which of the following would not be considered a database data type?​​

SELECT

Which database data type is a collection of binary data stored in a single field of a database?​

BLOB

One of the ways that databases are classified is by their structure.​

True

The entire Internet contains about a zettabyte of data.​

False

__________ are the most commonly used database clients.​​

Browsers

__________ refers to a branch of data mining that analyzes current and historical data to predict future trends.​

Predictive analytics

An efficiently designed database uses computed fields whenever possible because they do not require manual data entry.

True

It is not possible to extract analytical data from operational databases.​

False

In a case-sensitive database, uppercase letters are equivalent to their lowercase counterparts.​

False

A(n) _____________ is a specification that the database designer sets up to filter data entered into a particular field.​

Field validation rule

FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Access are DBMSs.​

True

SQL statements contain command words but do not contain data.​

False

A(n) ________________ is a software tool for specifying the content and format for a database report. ​

Report generator

Which of the following is not considered to be type of database client?​
a. ​Local software
b. ​Browsers
c. ​Apps
d. ​all of the above

all of the above

Spreadsheet software offers database capabilities for establishing relationships between different record types.

False

In a relational database, relationships are specified by joining common data stored in records from different tables.

True

Which of the following is not one of the main activities associated with operational databases?​
a. ​providing an executive dashboard for decision makers
b. ​Update and find data
c. ​organizing and distributing data
d. ​Collect, store, and view data

providing an executive dashboard for decision makers

A __________ solution for data storage adds resources to a single device, while a __________ solution adds more devices to a system.​

​scale up, scale out

The relationship between record types can be depicted graphically with a(n) _________.​

ERD

Which database tool is best for simple flat files that involve calculations?​

Spreadsheet software

A(n) _________ database is used to collect, modify, and maintain data on a daily basis.​

operational

Modern database tools support ________________, which entails separating data from the programs that manipulate data.​

data independence

The SQL ________ command allows you to temporarily join and simultaneously access the data in more than one table.​

JOIN

The acronym ____________ refers to software that manages data stored in a database.​​

DBMS

The goal of normalization is to minimize data redundancy.

True

An emerging computing platform that is likely to drive innovation and disruption through the next decade called __________ has massive scale, not only in cloud-based hardware technology, but also in the vast amount of data that will be generated, consumed, and analyzed.​

The 3rd platform

A(n) __________ is the column of data in a database that is used as the basis for rearranging the data.​

sort key

​In a database, a(n) __________ contains the smallest unit of meaningful information

field

A table's physical sort order is the order in which records are arranged on storage devices.​

True

Dynamic scaling for database servers can be a challenge because the additional sharding has to be handled on the fly by the DBMS.​

True

A DBMS feature known as __________ ensures that transactions are updated in an orderly manner by establishing update rules.​

Serializability

__________ is a data analysis technique used by decision makers to quickly get answers to complex queries that encompass multiple factors, such as locations, revenue, time periods, and employee status.​

OLAP

SQL keywords must be entered in all uppercase letters because they are case-sensitive.​

False

A(n) _________ sort uses one field, to arrange records. A(n) _________ sort arranges information by more than one field.​

single-level, multi-level

A filing cabinet full of folders and papers would be classified as a structured file because every document has a unique structure.​

False

A lookup routine validates an entry by checking data in an in-house or third-party database.​

True

Dedicated enterprise database applications may allow cosmetic changes, but they do not encourage modifications of core data structures.​

True

In a key-value database, each data item has a key that is a unique identifier similar to a relational database key

True

Programmers insert documentation called facts into the program code.​

False

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Is a single category of data to be stored in a database?

A single category of data to be stored in a database, such as customer names or employee telephone numbers. Also called a column. A field in a database. A collection of related fields in a database.

What is data type as used in database?

A data type is a description of the kind of data in a table column. Each database system recognises its own set of datatypes, although some are common to many. Typical examples will be Integer or Text.

What kinds of data is typically stored in a database?

Computer databases typically store aggregations of data records or files that contain information, such as sales transactions, customer data, financials and product information. Databases are used for storing, maintaining and accessing any sort of data. They collect information on people, places or things.

What is relational data type?

A relational database is a type of database that stores and provides access to data points that are related to one another. Relational databases are based on the relational model, an intuitive, straightforward way of representing data in tables.