Test Bank for Database Systems Design, Implementation and Management 13th Edition Carlos Coronel & Steven Morris | All Chapters |Complete Guide (Latest Version 2023/2024) Rated A+.

Test Bank for Database Systems Design, Implementation and Management 13th Edition Carlos Coronel & Steven Morris | All Chapters |Complete Guide (Latest Version 2023/2024) Rated A+. Chapter 01: Database Systems Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 True / False 1. Data and information are essentially the same thing. a. True b. False ANSWER: False DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 1-2 Data versus Information LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.01 - Define the difference between data and information 2. Data processing can be as simple as organizing data to reveal patterns. a. True b. False ANSWER: True DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 1-2 Data versus Information LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.01 - Define the difference between data and information 3. Data is the result of processing raw facts to reveal its meaning. a. True b. False ANSWER: False DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 1-2 Data versus Information LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.01 - Define the difference between data and information 4. When data are entered into a form and saved, they are placed in the underlying database as knowledge. a. True b. False ANSWER: False DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 1-2 Data versus Information LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.01 - Define the difference between data and information 5. Data constitute the building blocks of information. a. True b. False ANSWER: True DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 1-2 Data versus Information LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.01 - Define the difference between data and information 6. Metadata describe the data characteristics and the set of relationships that links the data found within the database. a. True b. False Chapter 01: Database Systems Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 2 ANSWER: True DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 1-3 Introducing the Database LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.02 - Describe what a database is, the various types of databases, and why they are valuable assets for decision making 7. The only way to access the data in a database is through the DBMS. a. True b. False ANSWER: True DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 1-3a Role and Advantages of the DBMS LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.02 - Describe what a database is, the various types of databases, and why they are valuable assets for decision making 8. Database programming languages receive all application requests and translate them into the complex operations required to fulfill those requests. a. True b. False ANSWER: False DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 1-3a Role and Advantages of the DBMS LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.02 - Describe what a database is, the various types of databases, and why they are valuable assets for decision making 9. The DBMS reveals much of the database’s internal complexity to the application programs and users. a. True b. False ANSWER: False DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 1-3a Role and Advantages of the DBMS LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.02 - Describe what a database is, the various types of databases, and why they are valuable assets for decision making 10. One disadvantage of the DBMS is that it increases the risk of data security breaches. a. True b. False ANSWER: False DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 1-3a Role and Advantages of the DBMS LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.02 - Describe what a database is, the various types of databases, and why they are valuable assets for decision making 11. An operational database is sometimes referred to as an enterprise database. a. True b. False Chapter 01: Database Systems Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 3 ANSWER: False DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 1-3b Types of Databases LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.02 - Describe what a database is, the various types of databases, and why they are valuable assets for decision making 12. A data warehouse can store data derived from many sources. a. True b. False ANSWER: True DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 1-3b Types of Databases LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.02 - Describe what a database is, the various types of databases, and why they are valuable assets for decision making 13. Structure is based on the type of processing to be performed on the data. a. True b. False ANSWER: True DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 1-3b Types of Databases LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.02 - Describe what a database is, the various types of databases, and why they are valuable assets for decision making 14. Corporations use only structured data. a. True b. False ANSWER: False DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 1-3b Types of Databases LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.02 - Describe what a database is, the various types of databases, and why they are valuable assets for decision making 15. Field refers to a collection of related records. a. True b. False ANSWER: False DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 1-5b Computerized File Systems LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.04 - See how modern databases evolved from file systems 16. Structural dependence exists when it is possible to make changes in the file structure without affecting the application program’s ability to access the data. a. True b. False ANSWER: False Chapter 01: Database Systems Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 4 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 1-6a Structural and Data Dependence LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.05 - Understand flaws in file system data management 17. One disadvantage of a database system over previous data management approaches is increased costs. a. True b. False ANSWER: True DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 1-7c Managing the Database System: A Shift in Focus LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.05 - Understand flaws in file system data management 18. Data anomaly is defined as the condition in which all of the data in the database are consistent with the real-world events and conditions. a. True b. False ANSWER: False DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 1-6b Data Redundancy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.05 - Understand flaws in file system data management 19. An advantage of database systems is that you needn't perform frequent updates and apply latest patches. a. True b. False ANSWER: False DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 1-7c Managing the Database System: A Shift in Focus LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.06 - Outline the main components of the database system 20. One advantage of a database system over previous data management approaches is that the database system is considerably less complex. a. True b. False ANSWER: False DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 1-7c Managing the Database System: A Shift in Focus LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 01.06 - Outline the main components of the database system Multiple Choice.