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database correct answers maintains information about various types of objects (inventory),
events (transactions), people (employees), and places (warehouses)
database management system (DBMS) correct answers creates, reads, updates, and deletes
data in a database while controlling access and security
query-by-example (QBE) tool correct answers helps users graphically design the answer to a
question against a database
structured query language (SQL) correct answers asks users to write lines of code to answer
questions against a database
data element field correct answers the smallest or basic unit of information
data model correct answers logical data structure that details the relationships among data
elements by using graphics or pictures
metadata correct answers provides details about data
data dictionary correct answers complies all of the metadata about the data elements in the
data model
relational database model correct answers stores information in the form of logically related
two-dimensional tables
relational database management system correct answers allows users to create, read, update,
and delete data in a relational database
entity correct answers (table) stores information about a person, place, thing, transaction, or
event
attributes correct answers (columns or fields) the data elements associated with an entity
record correct answers a collection of related data elements
primary key correct answers a field that uniquely identifies a given record in a table
foreign key correct answers a primary key of one table that appears as an attribute in another
table and acts to provide a logical relationship between the two tables
physical view of information correct answers deals with the physical storage of information
on a storage device
logical view of information correct answers focuses on how individual users logically access
information to meet their own particular business needs
information redundancy correct answers the duplication of data, or the storage of the same
data in multiple places
, integrity restraints correct answers rules that help ensure the quality of information
relational integrity constraints correct answers rules that enforce basic and fundamental
information-based constraints
business rule correct answers defines how a company performs certain aspects of its business
and typically results in either a yes/no or true/false answer
business-critical integrity constraints correct answers enforce business rules vital to an
organization's success and often require more insight and knowledge than relational integrity
constraints
analytics correct answers the science of fact-based decision making
operational level correct answers employees develop, control, and maintain core business
activities required to run the day-to-day operations
structured decisions correct answers operational decisions, when established processes offer
potential solutions
managerial level correct answers employees are continuously evaluating company operations
to hone the firm's abilities to identify, adapt to, and leverage change
semistructured decisions correct answers managerial decisions, occur in situations in which a
few established processes help to evaluate potential solutions, but not enough to lead to a
definite recommended decision
strategic level correct answers managers develop overall business strategies, goals, and
objectives as part of the company's strategic plan
unstructured decisions correct answers strategic decisions, occur in situation in which no
procedures or rules exist to guide decision makers toward the correct choice
project correct answers a temporary activity a company undertakes to create a unique
product, service, or result
metrics correct answers measurements that evaluate results to determine whether a project is
meeting its goals
critical success factors (CSFs) correct answers the crucial steps companies perform to achieve
their goals and objectives and implement their strategies
key performance indicators (KPIs) correct answers quantifiable metrics a company uses to
evaluate progress toward critical success factors
market share correct answers the proportion of the market a firm captures, is an external KPI
return on investment correct answers indicates the earning power of a project, is an internal
KPI
database correct answers maintains information about various types of objects (inventory),
events (transactions), people (employees), and places (warehouses)
database management system (DBMS) correct answers creates, reads, updates, and deletes
data in a database while controlling access and security
query-by-example (QBE) tool correct answers helps users graphically design the answer to a
question against a database
structured query language (SQL) correct answers asks users to write lines of code to answer
questions against a database
data element field correct answers the smallest or basic unit of information
data model correct answers logical data structure that details the relationships among data
elements by using graphics or pictures
metadata correct answers provides details about data
data dictionary correct answers complies all of the metadata about the data elements in the
data model
relational database model correct answers stores information in the form of logically related
two-dimensional tables
relational database management system correct answers allows users to create, read, update,
and delete data in a relational database
entity correct answers (table) stores information about a person, place, thing, transaction, or
event
attributes correct answers (columns or fields) the data elements associated with an entity
record correct answers a collection of related data elements
primary key correct answers a field that uniquely identifies a given record in a table
foreign key correct answers a primary key of one table that appears as an attribute in another
table and acts to provide a logical relationship between the two tables
physical view of information correct answers deals with the physical storage of information
on a storage device
logical view of information correct answers focuses on how individual users logically access
information to meet their own particular business needs
information redundancy correct answers the duplication of data, or the storage of the same
data in multiple places
, integrity restraints correct answers rules that help ensure the quality of information
relational integrity constraints correct answers rules that enforce basic and fundamental
information-based constraints
business rule correct answers defines how a company performs certain aspects of its business
and typically results in either a yes/no or true/false answer
business-critical integrity constraints correct answers enforce business rules vital to an
organization's success and often require more insight and knowledge than relational integrity
constraints
analytics correct answers the science of fact-based decision making
operational level correct answers employees develop, control, and maintain core business
activities required to run the day-to-day operations
structured decisions correct answers operational decisions, when established processes offer
potential solutions
managerial level correct answers employees are continuously evaluating company operations
to hone the firm's abilities to identify, adapt to, and leverage change
semistructured decisions correct answers managerial decisions, occur in situations in which a
few established processes help to evaluate potential solutions, but not enough to lead to a
definite recommended decision
strategic level correct answers managers develop overall business strategies, goals, and
objectives as part of the company's strategic plan
unstructured decisions correct answers strategic decisions, occur in situation in which no
procedures or rules exist to guide decision makers toward the correct choice
project correct answers a temporary activity a company undertakes to create a unique
product, service, or result
metrics correct answers measurements that evaluate results to determine whether a project is
meeting its goals
critical success factors (CSFs) correct answers the crucial steps companies perform to achieve
their goals and objectives and implement their strategies
key performance indicators (KPIs) correct answers quantifiable metrics a company uses to
evaluate progress toward critical success factors
market share correct answers the proportion of the market a firm captures, is an external KPI
return on investment correct answers indicates the earning power of a project, is an internal
KPI
