IS 410 Exam 1 review Questions with Correct
Answers
Data
stored representations of meaningful objects and events
Information
data processed to increase knowledge in the person using the data
Database
organized collection of logically related data
Metadata
data that describes the properties and context of data (data about data)
Database Management System
A software system that is used to create, maintain, and provide controlled access to user
databases
External schema
The view of end users
Conceptual schema
the view of data architect/administrator
Internal schema
the underlying design and implementation
ER model
Answers
Data
stored representations of meaningful objects and events
Information
data processed to increase knowledge in the person using the data
Database
organized collection of logically related data
Metadata
data that describes the properties and context of data (data about data)
Database Management System
A software system that is used to create, maintain, and provide controlled access to user
databases
External schema
The view of end users
Conceptual schema
the view of data architect/administrator
Internal schema
the underlying design and implementation
ER model
