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Database Systems_ Design, Implementation, and Management_ Chapter 1 Review Questions.pdf 2026-03-21
1. Define each of the following terms: Data: raw facts
a. data Field: an attribute, same data type
b. field Record: related data that describes an entity
c. record File: a collection of related records.
d. file
2. What is data redundancy, and which characteristics of Data redundancy occurs when the same data are stored in multiple places
the file system can lead to it? unnecessarily.
The use of spreadsheets and tables in different parts of the organization can
cause it.
3. What is data independence, and why is it lacking in Data independence exists when you can change the data storage
file systems? characteristics without impeding the program's ability to access the data.
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Chapter 1 Systems
Review Questions
Design Implementation
(1) and Management Chapter 1 Review Questions (1).pdf 2026-03-21
Database Systems Design
Implementation and
Management Chapter 1
Review Questions
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, Database Systems_ Design, Implementation, and Management_ Chapter 1 Review Questions
Database Systems_ Design, Implementation, and Management_ Chapter 1 Review Questions.pdf 2026-03-21
1. Define each of the following terms: Data: raw facts
a. data Field: an attribute, same data type
b. field Record: related data that describes an entity
c. record File: a collection of related records.
d. file
2. What is data redundancy, and which characteristics of Data redundancy occurs when the same data are stored in multiple places
the file system can lead to it? unnecessarily.
The use of spreadsheets and tables in different parts of the organization can
cause it.
3. What is data independence, and why is it lacking in Data independence exists when you can change the data storage
file systems? characteristics without impeding the program's ability to access the data.
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