Quiz 5 (Chapter 6)

1) A DBMS reduces data redundancy and inconsistency by

A) enforcing referential integrity. B) uncoupling program and data. C) utilizing a data dictionary. D) minimizing isolated files with repeated data.

2) A DBMS makes the

A) physical database available for different logical views. B) logical database available for different analytical views. C) physical database available for different analytical views. D) relational database available for different physical views.

3) DBMS for midrange computers include all of the following EXCEPT

A) DB2. B) Oracle. C) Microsoft SQL Server. D) Microsoft Access.

4) In a table for customers, the information about a single customer would reside in a single

A) field. B) row. C) column. D) table.

5) The data dictionary serves as an important data management tool by

A) assigning attributes to the data. B) creating an inventory of data contained in the database. C) presenting data as end users or business specialists would perceive them. D) maintaining data in updated form.

6) The specialized language programmers use to add and change data in the database is called

A) a data access language. B) a data manipulation language. C) structured Query language. D) a data definition language.

7) Which of the following is a main disadvantage to a distributed database system?

A) lack of flexibility B) susceptibility to data inconsistency C) poor responsiveness to local users D) requires more expensive computers

8) A data mart usually can be constructed more rapidly and at lower cost than a data warehouse because

A) a data mart typically focuses on a single subject area or line of business. B) all the information is historical. C) a data mart uses a Web interface. D) all of the information belongs to a single company.

9) Data mining is a tool for allowing users to

A) quickly compare transaction data gathered over many years. B) find hidden relationships in data. C) obtain online answers to ad hoc questions in a rapid amount of time. D) summarize massive amounts of data into much smaller, traditional reports.

10) ________ tools are used to analyze large unstructured data sets, such as e-mail, memos, survey responses, etc., to discover patterns and relationships.

A) OLAP

B) Text mining C) Web mining D) Web content mining

Key:

1. Answer: D 2. Answer: A 3. Answer: D 4. Answer: B 5. Answer: B 6. Answer: B 7. Answer: B 8. Answer: A 9. Answer: B 10. Answer: B

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