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What is a database? An organized collection of related data
stored electronically for efficient access,
management, and updating.
What is a Database A collection of programs that manages
Management System (DBMS)? database structure, controls access to data,
and allows for data operations like insert,
retrieval, update, and delete.
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Name three examples of DBMS. Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database,
MySQL.
What does metadata refer to? Data about data, such as data format,
integrity rules, and access times.
What is the purpose of a data It stores definitions of data elements and
dictionary in a DBMS? their relationships.
What is data integrity A function of DBMS that checks for data
management? integrity, minimizes redundancy, and
maximizes consistency.
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Comprehensive
Guide and Practice
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Systems and Design Principles Study Guide and Practice Questions.pdf 2026-03-21
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Systems and Design
Principles Study Guide and
Practice Questions
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Page 1 of 18 Page 1
,Comprehensive Database Systems and Design Principles Comprehensive Database Systems and Design Principles.pdf 2026-03-21
What is a database? An organized collection of related data
stored electronically for efficient access,
management, and updating.
What is a Database A collection of programs that manages
Management System (DBMS)? database structure, controls access to data,
and allows for data operations like insert,
retrieval, update, and delete.
Page 2 of 18 2 Page 2
, Comprehensive Database Systems and Design Principles Comprehensive Database Systems and Design Principles.pdf 2026-03-21
Name three examples of DBMS. Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database,
MySQL.
What does metadata refer to? Data about data, such as data format,
integrity rules, and access times.
What is the purpose of a data It stores definitions of data elements and
dictionary in a DBMS? their relationships.
What is data integrity A function of DBMS that checks for data
management? integrity, minimizes redundancy, and
maximizes consistency.
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