alphabetic check correct answers Validity check that ensures users enter only alphabetic data in
a field
attribute correct answers Each data element in an object
backup correct answers To make a copy of selected files or an entire hard disk to another storage
medium
character correct answers A number, letter, punctuation mark, or other symbol that is
represented by a single byte in the ASCII and EBCDIC coding schemes
check digit correct answers Validity check consisting of a number(s) or character(s) that is
appended to or inserted in a primary key value
collaborative databases correct answers Web databases where users store and share photos,
videos, recordings, and other personal media with other registered users
column correct answers Term used by users of relational databases for field
completeness check correct answers Validity check that verifies that a required field contains
data
continuous backup correct answers Backup plan in which all data is backed up whenever a
change is made
data correct answers Collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images,
audio, and video
data dictionary correct answers A DBMS element that contains data about each file in a database
and each field in those files
data file correct answers Collection of related records stored on a storage medium such as a hard
disk, CD, or DVD
data model correct answers Rules and standards that define how a database organizes data
data type correct answers Specifies the kind of data a field in a database can contain and how the
field can be used
data warehouse correct answers Huge database that stores and manages the data required to
analyze historical and current transactions
database correct answers Collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval,
and use of that data