Database Systems – Concepts, Models & Design Principles Study Guide.pdf 2026-03-21
Database Systems –
Concepts, Models & Design
Principles Study Guide
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,Database Systems_ Concepts, Models, and Design Principles Database Systems_ Concepts, Models, and Design Principles.pdf 2026-03-21
What is a database? A structured collection of related data and
its description.
What is a Database A software system that enables users to
Management System (DBMS)? define, create, maintain, and control access
to the database.
What is the role of an It provides the user-interface to send
application program in relation requests to the DBMS and receive
to a DBMS? processed results.
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Can database applications Yes, database applications interact with the
access the database directly? database through the DBMS.
What is one limitation of file- Separation and isolation of data, making it
based systems? hard to cross-reference information.
What is a consequence of data It wastes money and time for data entry and
duplication in file-based maintenance.
systems?
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