CS 3500 – Questions With Complete Solutions
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What is a relational database? A database that stores data in tables with
relationships between them.
What is the purpose of SQL? SQL (Structured Query Language) is used to manage
and manipulate relational databases.
What does DBMS stand for? Database Management System.
What are the two major components Database Management System (DBMS) and Query
of databases? Language.
What is the goal of atomicity in Operations must succeed completely or not at all.
DBMS?
What does ACID stand for in database Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability.
management?
What does consistency mean in the Operations leave the database in a consistent state.
context of DBMS?
What is isolation in database Operations do not interfere with each other.
transactions?
What is durability in database Committed data will not be lost even in case of a
management? power failure.
What is the structure of a database Tables contain rows for objects and columns for data.
table?
, How can databases be accessed? Databases can be accessed locally or remotely by
approved agents.
What is the purpose of profiling in To analyze the performance and behavior of
databases? database queries.
What is the significance of pre- It is important for starting your path to Database
installing SSMS? Enlightenment.
What is a common use case for Web servers often use databases to store and
databases in web servers? retrieve data.
What is the role of a query language? It serves as an interface to the database
management system.
What is a potential blocker in Issues or questions that prevent progress in database
database management? tasks.
What is the purpose of a capstone To showcase projects and earn participation points.
demonstration day?
What is an example of a relational SQL Server or MySQL.
database management system?
What is the importance of backups in Backups ensure data can be recovered in case of
databases? loss.
What does it mean for a database to Multiple users can access and manipulate the
support concurrent access? database simultaneously.
What is an example of a data storage Using a file I/O library or a database management
option? system.