Database

1.
A report generator is used to E. None of the above A.High level language

A.update files Answer & Explanation B.Query language
B.print files on paper C.SQL
C.data entry D.4GL
Answer: Option C
D.All of the above E. None of the above
E. None of the above Answer & Explanation
Answer & Explanation Explanation:
Answer: Option B
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5Each of data files has a _____ that
. describe the way the data is stored in
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the file.
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A
File structure
. 8. Data item characteristics that are
2. Which of the following is not a logical B important in data management include
Records
data-base structure? . A.punctuation
A.tree C B.language
Fields
B.relational . C.spelling
C.network D D.width
Database
D.chain . E. None of the above
E. All of the above E Answer & Explanation
None of the above
Answer & Explanation .
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option A
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6After you _____ a record, many data
. management the environments require
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you to issue a command to save the
changes you made. 9. In SQL, which command is used to
3. Which of the following is a database A make permanent changes made by
Delete
administrator's function? . statements issue since the beginning
A.database design B of a transaction?
Update
B.backing up the database . A.ZIP
C.performance monitoring C B.PACK
Sort key
D.user coordination . C.COMMIT
E. All of the above D D.SAVE
Index
Answer & Explanation . E. None of the above
E Answer & Explanation
None of the above
.
Answer: Option E
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
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4. Primitive operations common to all
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record management systems include 10. Periodically adding, changing and
A.Print deleting file records is called file
B.Sort 7. What is the language used by most of A.Updating
C.Look-up the DBMSs for helping their users to B.upgrading
D.All of the above access data? C.restructuring
D.renewing D
Schema
E. None of the above .
Answer: Option C
Answer & Explanation E
None of the above
.
Explanation: Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
No answer description available for Answer: Option C

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11. Sort/report generators 14. If the record management system
are faster than index/report allows you to edit values before they
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generators are recorded on disk, you can
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require more disk space than correct spelling changes before
B. A.
index/report generators they are recorded
do not need to sort before B.change the name of a field 17. Which command is used to remove
C. C.change the width of a field an index from the database in SQL?
generating a report
D.both (a) and (b) D.All of the above A.DELETE INDEX
E. None of the above E. None of the above B.DROP INDEX
Answer & Explanation Answer & Explanation C.REMOVE INDEX
D.ROLL BACK INDEX
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B Answer: Option A
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12. The data dictionary tells the DBMS 1 The relational model uses some
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A.what files are in the database 5 unfamiliar terminology. A tuple is
what attribute are possessed by the . equivalent to a:
B. A 18. An-owner-member set in the
data record
C.what these files contain . CODASYL specifications may have
D.All of the above B only one owner but many owner
field A.
E. None of the above . occurrences
Answer & Explanation C only one member but many
file B.
. member occurrence
D more than one member but only
Answer: Option D data base C.
. one occurrence per member
E D.All of the above
data item
Explanation: . E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation Answer & Explanation

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13. In SQL, which command(s) is(are) this question. Let us discuss. this question. Let us discuss.
used to enable/disable a database 1 The files stored on a secondary stage
trigger? 6 device are composed of a hierarchy of
A.MODIFY USER . data. What does a record in a file
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B.CHANGE USER contain?
C.ALTER TRIGGER A
Bits
D.All of the above . 19. What is the name given to the
E. None of the above B database management system which
Characters
Answer & Explanation . is able to handle full text data, image
C data, audio and video?
Data field
. A.Full media
B.Graphics media management system? .
C.Multimedia A.high-resolution video display Cselectively retrieve and print portions
D.Hypertext B.printer . of a list
E. None of the above C.high speed, large-capacity disk D
All of the above
Answer & Explanation D.plotter .
E. mouse E
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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2 In a _____ a parent record type can be
6 linked to one or more "child" record
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2 A top-to-bottom relationship among . types, but a child record type can have
0 the items in a database is established only one parent.
. by a 23. The PROJECT command will create A
Network database
A new table that has .
Hierarchical schema
. A.more fields than the original table B
Relational database
B B.more rows than the original table .
Network schema
. C.both (a) and (b) C
Distributed database
C D.all the fields of master table .
Relational schema
. E. None of the above D
Hierarchical database
D Answer & Explanation .
All of the above
. E
None of the above
E .
None of the above Answer: Option E
. Answer & Explanation
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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2 A database management system
1 Aallows simultaneous access to 24. To have a file hold a list, it is
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. . multiple files necessary to
Bcan do more than a record A.identify the records in the list
. management system identify the name, width and type 27. Which two files are used during
B.
Cis a collection of programs for of the fields of each record. operation of the DBMS?
. managing data in a single file decide which fields will be used as A.query language and utilities
C.
D sort or index keys data manipulation language and
both (a) and (b) B.
. D.All of the above query language
E E. None of the above C.data dictionary and transaction log
None of the above
. Answer & Explanation data dictionary and query
D.
Answer & Explanation language
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
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2 Sophisticated report generators can
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22. Which of the following hardware 5A
print row-oriented reports
components is the most important to . .
the operation of a database Bperform arithmetic operations 28. When using a database management
system, the first thing that you must . A.where data is placed on the screen
do is to B B.the width of each field
DROP TABLE
A.create a database file . C.both (a) and (b)
B.activate file editor C D.All of the above
ERASE TABLE
load the software into your . E. None of the above
C.
microÂ¬computer D Answer & Explanation
UNATTACH TABLE
D.keep a floppy disk in readiness .
E. None of the above E
None of the above Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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3 Which of the following is true of a
5 network structure?
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. AIt is a physical representation of the
29. A network schema . data
restricts the structure to a one-to- 32. A large computer information system B
A. It allows a many-to-many relationship
many relationship maintains many different computer .
permits many-to-many files. Which amongst them is called C
B. It is conceptually simple
relationÂ¬ships a perpetual file? .
C.stores data in tables A.Specialized file DIt will be the dominant data base of
D.All of the above B.Log file . the future
E. None of the above C.Master file E
None of the above
Answer & Explanation D.Update file .
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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this question. Let us discuss. 3 In SQL, GRANT command is used to
6A
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. .
B
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3 Which of the following is not a .
0 relational database? Cgrant system privileges, roles, and
. A 33. A file produced by a spreadsheet . object privileges to uses and roles
dBASE IV
. is generally stored on disk in an Dchoose auditing for specific SQL
A.
B ASCII text format . commands
4th Dimension
. B.can be used as it by the DBMS E
None of the above
C C.can be used for graphic .
FoxPro
. D.All of the above Answer & Explanation
D E. None of the above
Reflex
Answer: Option C
E
None of the above
.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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3 Which command is used to remove a 37. The highest level in the hierarchy of
1 table from the database in SQL? data organization is called
. ADELETE TABLE 34. A form defines A.data bank
B.database . Answer & Explanation
C.data file D
All of the above
D.data record .
Answer: Option C
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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. A
the template is written to the data file
.
44. In SQL, which command is used to
View Answer Workspace Report Bthe contents of the form are written to
add new rows to a table?
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A.ALTER TABLE
Cthe contents of the form can be
B.ADD ROW
. printed
38. The logical data structure with a one- C.INSERT
D
to-many relationship is a : All of the above D.APPEND
.
A.network E. None of the above
E
B.tree None of the above Answer & Explanation
.
C.chain
D.relational
Answer: Option C
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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4 A number of related records that are
5 treated as a unit is called
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. A
is that it is convenient to file
.
A.arrange them
39. Updating a database means B
B.store information together field
A.revising the file structure .
C.create them
B.reorganizing the database C
D.access them data
modifying or adding record .
C. E. None of the above
occurrences D
Answer & Explanation batch
D.All of the above .
None of the above
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B .
Answer: Option C Explanation:
Answer: Option A
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4 If you want to group the records in the
6 abc database, you could use the
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. Jobcode as the _____.
names, addresses, and pin codes if all
A
people in the list have the same last Delete
4 In SQL, which command(s) is(are) .
and the same pin code, a useful key
0 used to enable/disable all triggers on a B
would be Update
. table? .
A.the pin code
A C
ALTER TRIGGERS B.the last name Sort Key
. .
a compound key consisting of the
B C. D
ALTER TABLE first name and the last name Index
. .
D.All of the above
CMODIFY TRIGGERS IN TABLE ENone of the above
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
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5In a relational schema, each tuple is
2. An operation that will increase the . divided into fields called
47. The Management Information length of a list is A
Relations
system (MIS) structure with one A.Insert .
main computer system is called a B.Look-up B
Domains
A.hierarchical MIS structure C.Modify .
B.distributed MIS structure D.All of the above C
Queries
C.centralized MIS structure E. None of the above .
D.decentralized MIS structure Answer & Explanation D
All of the above
Answer & Explanation E
Answer: Option A None of the above
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
No answer description available for 6In SQL, which command is used to
this question. Let us discuss. . changes data in a table?
No answer description available for A
UPDATE
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3. In SQL, which command is used to .
add a column/integrity constraint to a D
APPEND
4 If a calculation is embedded in a form table .
8 Athe result of the calculations are A.ADD COLUMN E
None of the above
. . stored with the form B.INSERT COLUMN .
Bthe calculations are stored with the C.MODIFY TABLE Answer & Explanation
. form D.ALTER TABLE
Cthe result of the calculations are E. None of the above
Answer: Option A
. printed in report Answer & Explanation
D
All of the above
. Explanation:
Answer: Option D
E
None of the above
.
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No answer description available for of facts, items of information or data
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1 Data security threats include 4. In SQL, which command(s) is(are) A.Database
. A used to enable/disable a database B.Directory information
hardware failure
. trigger? C.Information tree
B A.ALTER TRIGGER D.Information provider
privacy invasion
. B.ALTER DATABASE E. None of the above
C C.ALTER TABLE Answer & Explanation
fraudulent manipulation of data
. D.MODIFY TRIGGER
D E. All of the above
All of the above Answer: Option A
E
None of the above
.
Explanation: Answer: Option D this question. Let us discuss.
1 A _____ means that one record in a
1 particular record type may be related to
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type.
A
One-to-one relationship
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One-to-many relationship
. A.to add/rename data files
C B.to change storage characteristics
8. In a large DBMS Many-to-one relationship
. C.to take a tablespace online/offline
each user can "see" only a small
A. D D.to begin/end a backup
part of the entire database Many-to many relationship
. E. All of the above
each user can access every
B. E Answer & Explanation
subÂ¬schema None of the above
.
each subschema contains every
C. Answer & Explanation
field in the logical schema Answer: Option E
D.All of the above
E. None of the above Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
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1 The language used in application
5 programs to request data from the
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DML
SQL ? .
A.ALTER TABLE B
9. Which of the following command(s) DDL
B.DEFINE TABLE .
is(are) used to recompile a stored
C.MODIFY TABLE C
procedure in SQL? query language
A.COMPILE PROCEDURE
E. None of the above D
B.ALTER PROCEDURE All of the above
MODIFY PROCEDURE id) All of
C. E
the above None of the above
.
D.None of the above Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

1 A database management system might
6 consist of application programs and a
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FORTRAN
constraint in SQL? .
A.DEFINE TABLE B
1 Internal auditors should review data AUTOFLOW
B.MODIFY TABLE .
0 system design before they are
C.ALTER TABLE C
. A BPL
developed D.All of the above .
.
E. None of the above D
B TOTAL
implemented Answer & Explanation .
.
E
C None of the above
modified .
. Answer: Option C
D
All of the above
.
Explanation:
E Answer: Option C
None of the above
.
Answer & Explanation No answer description available for
Explanation: Explanation: Answer: Option D
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A.is used to make back-up copies 0 customer's charge account to respond
is the recorded history of . to an inquiry is an examples of a
B. 23. In SQL, which of the following is
operations performed on a file A
forecasting report not a data Manipulation Language
can be used to restore lost .
C. Commands?
information B
exception report A.DELETE
B.SELECT
E. None of the above C
regularly scheduled report C.UPDATE
D.CREATE
D
on demand report E. None of the above
.
Answer: Option B Answer & Explanation
E
None of the above
.
Explanation: Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D
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Two concurrent activities interact 1 used to create a synonym for a schema
A.
to cause a processing error . object?
24. Which of the following is not
B.two users of the DBMS are A
CREATE SCHEMA characteristic of a relational database
interacting with different files at .
model?
the same time B
CREATE SYNONYM A.tables
C.both (a) and (b) .
B.treelike structure
D.All of the above C
CREATE SAME C.complex logical relationships
D.records
Answer & Explanation D
All of the above E. None of the above
.
E
Answer: Option A None of the above
.
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B
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19. An indexing operation
A.sorts a file using a single key
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B.sorts file using two keys
5 records. What does each record
C.establishes an index for a file
. contain?
D.both (b) and (c) 22. If you want your database to include
A
E. None of the above methods, you should use a _____ Bytes
.
Answer & Explanation database.
B
A.Network Words
.
B.Distributed
Answer: Option C C
C.Hierarchical Fields
.
D.Object-Oriented
D
E. None of the above Database
.
E related to only one record of management systems?
None of the above
. another record type. A.difficult to update
Answer & Explanation A.One-to-one relationship B.lack of data independence
B.One-to-many relationship C.data redundancy
C.Many-to-one relationship D.program dependence
Answer: Option C
D.Many-to-many relationship E. All of the above
2 In SQL, the CREATE VIEW
6 command is used
. A
to recompile view
. Answer: Option E
Bto define a view of one or more tables Answer: Option A
. or views
Explanation:
C
to recompile a table Explanation:
.
D No answer description available
to create a trigger
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None of the above
.
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Answer: Option B
35. With respect to data input, the
32. A _____ database does not use most accurate description of
Explanation: pointers or physical links, but batch control is
instead finds related records by dividing documents to be
A.
examining the contents of fields. entered into batches
A.Network controlling the input of each
this question. Let us discuss. B.
B.Hierarchical input clerk
C.Relational comparing to a pre-calculated
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C.
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Answer & Explanation put into the system
D.All of the above
27. A ____ Contains the smallest unit of
meaningful data, so you might call it Answer: Option C
the basic building block for a data
file.
Explanation:
A.File structure Answer: Option C
B.Records
C.Fields No answer description available
Explanation:
D.Database for this question. Let us discuss.
Answer & Explanation No answer description available
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36. The model for a _____ resembles
Answer: Option C
the hierarchical model in many
33. In SQL, which command(s) respects.
Explanation: is(are) used to redefine an index's A.Network database
future storage allocation B.Relational database
A.ALTER INDEX C.Distributed database
B.REDEFINE INDEX D.Hierarchical database
C.MODIFY INDEX E. None of the above
D.DO INDEX Answer & Explanation
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Answer: Option A
28. In the DBM approach, application Answer: Option A

Explanation:
programs perform the
A.storage function
Explanation:
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E. None of the above for this question. Let us discuss.
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37. A set of programs that handle a
firm's data base responsibilities is
31. A _____ means that one record 34. Which of the following is a called a
in a particular record type is serious problem of file A.Data Base Management
System (DBMS) A.handwritten list D.database
Data Base Processing System B.a Rolodex card file E. None of the above
B.
(DBPS) C.a business form Answer & Explanation
Data Management System D.All of the above
C.
(DMS) E. None of the above
Answer: Option A
D.All of the above Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option D No answer description available

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No answer description available 36. The model for a _____ resembles
for this question. Let us discuss. the hierarchical model in many
respects. 39. Long-range planning report
A.Network database produced in an MIS are primarily
B.Relational database designed for
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C.Distributed database A.top management
D.Hierarchical database B.middle management
38. In any hierarchy of data E. None of the above C.lower management
organization, the smallest entity Answer & Explanation D.All of the above
to be processed as a single unit is E. None of the above
called Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
A.data field
B.data record
Answer: Option A
C.data file Explanation:
D.database
E. None of the above Explanation:
Answer & Explanation No answer description available
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37. A set of programs that handle a
No answer description available firm's data base responsibilities is
for this question. Let us discuss. called a 40. The model for a record
Data Base Management management system might be
A.
System (DBMS) A.handwritten list
Data Base Processing System B.a Rolodex card file
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(DBPS) C.a business form
Data Management System D.All of the above
C.
39. Long-range planning report (DMS) E. None of the above
produced in an MIS are primarily D.All of the above Answer & Explanation
designed for E. None of the above
A.top management Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
B.middle management
C.lower management
Answer: Option D
D.All of the above Explanation:
Answer: Option A No answer description available 41. The designer of a form includes
for this question. Let us discuss. A.filed designators
B.prompts
Explanation:
C.data
D.both (a) and (b)
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No answer description available E. None of the above
for this question. Let us discuss. Answer & Explanation
38. In any hierarchy of data
organization, the smallest entity
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to be processed as a single unit is
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called
A.data field Explanation:
40. The model for a record B.data record
management system might be C.data file
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42. Which of the following contains View Answer Workspace Report 48. The distinguishable parts of a
a complete record of all activity Discuss in Forum record are called
that affected the contents of a A.files
database during a certain period B.data
45. The data-base environment has
of time? C.fields
all of the following components
A.report writer D.database
except:
B.query language E. None of the above
A.users
C.data manipulation language Answer & Explanation
B.separate files
D.transaction log
C.data base
D.data-base administrator Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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49. Large collections of files are
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called
that the application uses is a :
A.fields
A.module
43. Two files may be joined into a B.records
B.relational model
third file if C.databases
C.schema
A.they have a row in common D.file system
D.subschema
B.they have a field in common E. None of the above
they have no records with the Answer & Explanation
C. same value in the common
field
Answer: Option C
D.both (b) and (c) Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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50. The index consists of
47. A compound key
A.a list of keys
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A. B.pointers to the master list
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C.both (a) and (b)
uniquely identifies an item in a
B. D.All of the above
list
44. Characteristic(s) of a distributed E. None of the above
C.both (a) and (b)
MIS structure is Answer & Explanation
is a combination of each
interactive sharing of the D.
A. unique key
workload
E. None of the above Answer: Option C
B.a multiprocessing environment
Answer & Explanation 1. In SQL, which command is used
computers supporting local DP
C. to select data in rows and column
operations
from one or more tables?
D.All of the above Answer: Option C
A.CHOOSE
B.SELECT
Explanation: C.LIST
D.BROWSE
Answer: Option D E. None of the above
No answer description available Answer & Explanation
E. None of the above Cyou type the key in an entry line, and
Answer & Explanation . the correct form is displayed
Answer: Option B
D
All of the above
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation: E
None of the above
.
No answer description available Answer: Option A
for this question. Let us discuss. 6 If you want to organize a file in
View Answer Workspace Report . multiple ways, it is better to _____ the
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View Answer Workspace Report A
Discuss in Forum Delete
2. A scheme describes .
A B
data elements Update
. 5. A good query system .
B.records and files A can accept English language C
Sort Key
C.record relationships . commands .
D allows non-programmers to D
All of the above Index
. B. access information stored in a .
E. None of the above database E
None of the above
Answer & Explanation can be accessed only by data .
C.
processing professionals Answer & Explanation
D
Answer: Option D both (a) and (b)
.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
No answer description available Answer: Option B
for this question. Let us discuss. nswer: Option B No answer description available for
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3. A report form this question. Let us discuss.
A appears on the computer 7. The modify operation is likely to be
. monitor during data entry done after
is used during report generation A.Delete
B. Discuss in Forum
to format data B.Look-up
C.both (a) and (b) C.Insert
D 29. In SQL, which command is used to D.All of the above
All of the above
. create a database user? E. None of the above
E. None of the above A.ADD USER TO DATABASE Answer & Explanation
Answer & Explanation B.MK USER
C.CREATE USER
Answer: Option B
D.All of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Answer: Option C No answer description available for
No answer description available this question. Let us discuss.
Explanation:
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8. One data dictionary software package
4. A computer file can be best is called
described as A.DB/DC dictionary
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A B.TOTAL
a single data item
. C.ACCESS
a general collection of data 3 When performing a look-up operation D.any of the above
B.
items 0 using a form E. None of the above
an orderly collection of data . Ayou enter the search value into the Answer & Explanation
C.
items . form
D a random collection of data Byou look at each form sequentially
. items . until you see the one you want
. E. None of the above.
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option C Answer: Option D

Explanation:
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9. One approach to standardizing storing
of data
A.MIS 12. The term _____ is sometimes used to 1 The _____ command is used to
B.structured programming refer to a data file in which all the 5 allocates an extent for the table in SQL
C.CODASYL specifications records have the same record format, . A
MODIFY ALLOCATES
D.All of the above that is, the same field names, field .
E. None of the above lengths, and data types. B
MODIFY TABLE
Answer & Explanation A.Database .
B.Table C
ALTER TABLE
C.Flat file .
Answer: Option C
D.Data structure D
REDEFINE TABLE
Explanation: Answer & Explanation E
None of the above
.
No answer description available for Answer: Option C
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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1 What software packages are commonly No answer description available for
0 used for businesses that have to track this question. Let us discuss.
. extensive lists of clients and inventory? 1 Embedded pointer provide
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A 6A
Special purpose packages a secondary access path
. . .
B 13. A _____ Contains fields of data B
Custom made programs a physical record key
. about one entity. .
C A.Record C
Single function application packages an inverted index
. B.File .
D C.Fields D
Data management packages All of the above
. D.Document .
E E. None of the above E
None of the above None of the above
. Answer & Explanation .
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D Answer: Option A
Explanation:
No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. No answer description available for
1 A multiple-form file management
1 system
. Alets you define different forms for
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. different operations
lets you create a look-up form with an 14. A condition that led to the
B
associated read-only password to development of databases was 17. Which of the following is a type of
.
prevent access by unauthorized users a demand for more data to support DBMS software?
A.
C information needs A.database manipulation language
both (a) and (b)
. an increase in the amount of data B.query language
B.
Dallow you to entry data in all the handled by organizations C.utilities
. forms C.the proliferation of data files D.report writer
ENone of the above D.All of the above E. All of the above
Answer & Explanation E. None of the above
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
this question. Let us discuss. No answer description available for Discuss in Forum
View Answer Workspace Report 24. A list in alphabetical order
Discuss in Forum A.is in descending order
21. Related fields in a data base are B.is in ascending order
grouped to form C.is the result of a sort operation
18. Data items grouped together for A.data file D.both (b) and (c)
storage purposes are called a B.data record E. None of the above
A.record C.menu Answer & Explanation
B.title D.bank
C.list E. None of the above
D.string Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
No answer description available for Discuss in Forum
Discuss in Forum 25. If a piece of data is stored in two
View Answer Workspace Report places in the database, then
Discuss in Forum A.storage space is wasted
22. A _____ means that one record in a changing the data is one spot will
particular record type can be related B.
cause data inconsistency
19. The activity of a file to many records in another record C.it can be more easily accessed
is a low percentages of number of type and vice-versa. D.both (a) and (b)
A.records added or deleted from a A.One-to-one relationship E. None of the above
file B.One-to-many relationship Answer & Explanation
if high, reduces processing C.Many-to-one relationship
B. efficiency for sequential and D.Many-to-many relationship
nonsequential files E. None of the above Answer: Option D
is a measure of the percentage of Answer & Explanation
C. existing records updated during a
Explanation:
run
refers to how closely the files fits Answer: Option D
D.
into the allocated No answer description available for
E. None of the above. Explanation: this question. Let us discuss.

Answer: Option A 26. A data dictionary is a special file that
contains
A.the names of all fields in all files
Explanation: View Answer Workspace Report the data types of all fields in all
B.
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No answer description available for C.the widths of all fields in all files
this question. Let us discuss. D.All of the above
23. In SQL, the _____ command is used
to recompile a view
View Answer Workspace Report A.COMPILE VIEW
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C.CREATE VIEW Answer: Option D
D.ALTER VIEW
20. Versatile report generators can E. None of the above
provide Explanation:
A.Columnar totals
B.Subtotals No answer description available for
C.Calculations Answer: Option D
D.All of the above
this question. Let us discuss. this question. Let us discuss. Explanation:
View Answer Workspace Report View Answer Workspace Report No answer description available for
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27. A file that is organized in uniform 30. In SQL, the CREATE TABLE is View Answer Workspace Report
format is formally referred to as a used Discuss in Forum
_____ or a database file. to create a table, defining its
A.Document A.columns, integrity constrains, and
33. What is the abbreviation used for a
B.Database storage allocation
software package that permits the
C.Record to add a column/integrity
B. users to create, retrieve and maintain
D.Structured data file constraint to a table
records in a database?
E. None of the above C.to redefine a column
A.DASD
Answer & Explanation to change a table's storage
D. B.FMS
characteristics
C.EMMS
E. All of the above
Answer: Option D D.DBMS
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Explanation:
Discuss in Forum No answer description available for
28. A form can be used to 31. Which of the following is not true of
A.modify records the traditional approach to View Answer Workspace Report
B.delete records information processing? Discuss in Forum
C.format printed output There is common sharing of data
D.All of the above A.
among the various applications 34. Which of the following is not an
E. None of the above B.It is file-oriented advantage of the data-base approach?
Answer & Explanation Programs are dependent on the
C. A.elimination of the data redundancy
files B.ability to associate related data
Answer: Option D D.It is inflexible C.increased security
E. All of the above are true D.program/data independence
Answer & Explanation E. All of the above are advantages
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Explanation:
Discuss in Forum No answer description available for
29. Which language has recently become
the de-facto standard for interfacing View Answer Workspace Report
application programs with relational Discuss in Forum View Answer Workspace Report
database system? Discuss in Forum
A.Oracle 32. Batch processing is appropriate if
B.SQL a large computer system is
A. 3 A data dictionary doesn't provide
C.dBASE available 5 information about:
D.4GL only a small computer system is
B. . A
E. None of the above available where data is located
.
Answer & Explanation only a few transactions are
C. B
involved the size of the disk storage device
.
Answer: Option B D.All of the above C
E. None of the above It allows a many-to-many relationship
.
Answer & Explanation D
Explanation: It is conceptually simple
.
Answer: Option E EIt will be the dominant data base of
No answer description available for . the future
Answer: Option B Answer: Option B Answer: Option A
Explanation: Explanation: Explanation:
No answer description available for No answer description available for No answer description available for
this question. Let us discuss. this question. Let us discuss. this question. Let us discuss.
3 Data encryption techniques are
6 particularly useful for
. A
reducing storage space requirements Discuss in Forum Discuss in Forum
.
B
improving data integrity
. 39. Queries to a database 42. The physical location of a record is
Cprotecting data in data A.are written in English determined by a mathematical
. communication systems can use aggregate functions like formula that transforms a file key
B.
D SUM and COUNT into a record location in
All of the above
. C.both (a) and (b) A.a tree file
E D.All of the above B.an indexed file
None of the above
. E. None of the above C.a hashed file
Answer & Explanation Answer & Explanation D.a sequential file
Answer: Option C Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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37. It is more accurate to define a _____ 40. In order to use a record management
as a variety of different record types system
that are treated as a single unit You need to understand the low- 43. Which command is used to select
A.Database A.level details of how information in distinct subject (SUB) from the table
B.Table stored (BOOK)?
C.Record You need to understand the model A.SELECT ALL FROM BOOK
D.Flat File B. the record management system SELECT DISTINCT SUB FROM
B.
E. None of the above uses. BOOK
Answer & Explanation C.Both (a) and (b) C.SELECT SUB FROM BOOK
D.All of the above D.All of the above
E. None of the above E. None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Answer: Option B Answer: Option B


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38. A logical schema 41. In SQL, which command is used to Discuss in Forum
A.is the entire database select only one copy of each set of
is a standard way of organizing duplicable rows
B.
information into accessible parts A.SELECT DISTINCT 44. The master list of an indexed file
describes how data is actually B.SELECT UNIQUE A.is sorted in ascending order
C.
stored on disk C.SELECT DIFFERENT contains only a list of keys and
B.
D.All of the above D.All of the above record numbers
E. None of the above E. None of the above has a number assigned to each
C.
Answer & Explanation Answer & Explanation record
D.both (b) and (c)
C.DROP FUNCTION Answer & Explanation
D.ERASE FUNCTION
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
Explanation: 1. In SQL, the command(s) is(are) used
to create an index for a table or cluster
View Answer Workspace Report A.CREATE INDEX
Discuss in Forum B.MODIFY INDEX
C.SET INDEX TO FILE
45. Which of the following is not the D.All of the above
responsibility of the utilities
Discuss in Forum Answer & Explanation
component of DBMS software?
creating the physical and logical
A.
designs 48. The database administration function Answer: Option A
removing flagged records for includes
B.
deletion A.application programming
creating and maintaining the data B.computer operations management Explanation:
C.
dictionary C.database access planning
D.monitoring performance D.All of the above No answer description available for
E. None of the above E. None of the above this question. Let us discuss.

Answer: Option A Answer: Option C Discuss in Forum
Explanation: Explanation: 2. There are certain packages that allow

people to define data items, place
No answer description available for No answer description available for these items in particular records,
this question. Let us discuss. this question. Let us discuss. combine the records into designated
files and then manipulate and retrieve
the stored data. What are they called?
View Answer Workspace Report A.Data storage system
Discuss in Forum Database management system
B.
(DBMS)
46. In SQL, the CREATE 49. A relational database management C.Batch processing system
TABLESPACE is used (RDBM) package manages data in D.Data communication package
to create a place in the database more than one file at once. How does E. None of the above
for storage of scheme objects, it organize these file? As Answer & Explanation
A.rollback segments, and naming the A.tables
data files to comprise the B.relations
tablespace Answer: Option B
C.tuple
B.to create a database trigger D.both (a) and (b)
to add/rename data files, to change E. None of the above Explanation:
C.
storage Answer & Explanation
D.All of the above
E. None of the above No answer description available for
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D this question. Let us discuss.
Answer: Option A Explanation: View Answer Workspace Report

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this question. Let us discuss. 3. A _____ DBMS distributes data
processing tasks between the
No answer description available for workstation and a network server.
this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report A.Network
Discuss in Forum B.Relational
View Answer Workspace Report C.Client Server
Discuss in Forum 50. A command that lets you change one D.Hierarchical
or more fields in a record is E. None of the above.
A.Insert Answer & Explanation
47. In SQL, which command is used to B.Modify
remove a stored function from the C.Look-up
database? Answer: Option C
D.All of the above
A.REMOVE FUNCTION E. None of the above
B.DELETE FUNCTION 4. Information can be transferred
between the DBMS and a 11. In SQL, which command(s) is(are)
A.spreadsheet program used to change a table's storage
Answer: Option C
B.word processor program characteristics?
C.graphics program A.ALTER TABLE
D.All of the above Explanation: B.MODIFY TABLE
E. None of the above C.CHANGE TABLE
Answer: Option D D.All of the above
No answer description available for E. None of the above
this question. Let us discuss. Answer & Explanation
Explanation:
View Answer Workspace Report Answer: Option A
No answer description available for Discuss in Forum
Explanation:
8. Report generators are used to
View Answer Workspace Report A.store data input by a user
Discuss in Forum B.retrieve information from files No answer description available for
C.answer queries this question. Let us discuss.
D.both (b) and (c)
5. Data integrity control
is used to set upper and lower limits View Answer Workspace Report
A. Answer & Explanation
on numeric data Discuss in Forum
requires the use of passwords to
B. prohibit unauthorized access to the Answer: Option D 12. In SQL, which of the following is
file not a data definition language
has the data dictionary keep the commands?
Explanation:
date and time of last access last A.RENAME
C.
back-up, and most recent B.REVOKE
modification for all files No answer description available for C.GRANT
D.All of the above this question. Let us discuss. D.UPDATE
E. None of the above E. None of the above
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Answer: Option C Answer: Option D
9. Administrate supervision of database
Explanation: activities is the responsibility of the Explanation:
A.Database administrator
B.DP Manager
6. In order to use a DBMS, it is C.DB Manager
important to understand D.DP administration
A.the physical schema E. None of the above
all sub-schemas that the system Answer & Explanation View Answer Workspace Report
B. Discuss in Forum
supports
C.one subschema Answer: Option A
D.both (a) and (b) 13. Subschema can be used to
E. None of the above create very different, personalized
A.
Answer & Explanation Explanation: views of the same data
present information in different
B.
formats
Answer: Option C No answer description available for
hide sensitive information by
C. omitting fields from the
Explanation: subÂ¬schema's description
View Answer Workspace Report D.All of the above
Discuss in Forum E. None of the above
No answer description available for Answer & Explanation
10. Goals for the design of the logical
schema include Answer: Option D
View Answer Workspace Report A.avoiding data inconsistency
Discuss in Forum being able to construct queries 14. Database management systems are
B.
easily intended to:
7. In SQL, which command(s) is(are) being able to access data A.eliminate data redundancy
C.
used to recompile a stored function? efficiently establish relationships among
B.
A.SET FUNCTION D.All of the above records in different files
B.SET STORED FUNCTION E. None of the above C.manage file access
C.ALTER FUNCTION Answer & Explanation D.maintain data integrity
D.All of the above E. All of the above
Answer: Option D
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Answer: Option E
9. What key hardware item ties a CAD/
CAM system together?
Explanation: A.Mouse
B.Graphics workstation
No answer description available for C.Digitizer
this question. Let us discuss. D.Plotter
Discuss in Forum
Answer: Option B
15. In SQL, which command(s) is(are)
used to issue multiple CREATE Explanation:
TABLE, CREATE VIEW, and
GRANT statements in a single
transaction?
6. Automation normally means: this question. Let us discuss.
A.CREATE PACKAGE
B.CREATE SCHEMA A.a net loss of jobs.
C.CREATE CLUSTER B.a net increase in jobs. View Answer Workspace Report
D.All of the above C.no change in jobs. Discuss in Forum
E. None of the above ; D.All of the above
Answer & Explanation 10. Which of these controller types is the
most accurate?
Answer: Option B A.Proportional plus integral
Answer: Option B B.Proportional
C.Proportional plus derivative
D.Three mode
Explanation:
Answer: Option D

Explanation:
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7. Trend analysis:
A.is used only in financial planning
can improve control system
B. 1. A program language:
response
requires a very expensive system to A.defines the form of the instruction
C. B.is always machine dependent
implement
D.is a brand new concept C.is never machine dependent
E. None of the above D.All of the above
Answer: Option B E. None of the above
8. The use of specialized workstations:
provides limited growth potentials Answer: Option A
A.
for 3-D
reduces the host computer workload
B. Explanation:
and allows more users
C.reduces the host computer workload
has a high cost-performance No answer description available for
D.
tradeoff this question. Let us discuss.
Discuss in Forum
Answer: Option B
2. Which of the following symbol modes
Explanation: are used to input of graphics to
General CAD system?
No answer description available for A.Live and Rectangle mode
this question. Let us discuss. B.Arc and Circle mode
C.Dimension and Alphanumeric mode
D.All of the above
Answer & Explanation . E. None of the above
E Answer & Explanation
None of the above
.
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
1 Flat panel displays are based on what
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1 type of technology?
3. Which technique enables the designer . A
Direct view storage tube
to mold and shape, rather than . 14. Productivity is defined as:
construct on object using a series of B number of items manufactured per
Very large-scale integration (VLSI) A.
lines? . day
A.Solid modeling C B.output per man-hour of labour
Solid state
B.Wire-frame modeling . C.cost per day
C.Surface modeling D D.cost per unit
RGB monitor
D.FEM (Finite Element Modeling) . E. None of the above
E. None of the above E Answer & Explanation
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Explanation:
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15. The main function(s) of computer in
4. Computer-based controllers: CAD is/are
should be built in a modular fashion 12. Which of the following is a graphical To serve as an extension to the
A. A.
wherever possible input device? memory of the designer
B.are very difficult to change A.light pen To enhance the analytical and
B.
C.are very flexible B.keyboard logical power of the designer
D.(a) and (c) above C.mouse To relieve the designer from
C.
E. None of the above D.Track ball routine repetitious tasks.
Answer & Explanation E. None of the above D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Explanation:
Explanation:
31. Which device does the general
View Answer Workspace Report population associate most with
Discuss in Forum View Answer Workspace Report automation?
Discuss in Forum A.Flexible manufacturing
5 Flood guns bombard the phosphor B.Robots
. surface of the tube in which one of the 13. Today, programmable controllers: C.Numerical control machine
following types of CRT technology? are more powerful then the first D.Computer graphics workstation
A. E. None of the above
A controllers on the market
Direct view storage tube Answer & Explanation
. are relatively low cost compared
B B. with the original digital equipment
Raster scan CRT
. available for industrial control Answer: Option B
C can be cost effective even when
Refresh-vector CRT C.
. replacing just a few relays
DStroke CRT D.All of the above
Explanation: Answer: Option C Explanation:

View Answer Workspace Report 36. A programmable controller: View Answer Workspace Report
Discuss in Forum A.allows faster machine checkout Discuss in Forum
is easier to troubleshoot than
B.
standard relay logic
32. Using a microcomputer as a C.both (a) and (b) 39. Which of the following is a machine
controller allows: D.All of the above language instruction?
A.faster cycle time E. None of the above A.ADD 5
B.simpler mechanical hardware Answer & Explanation B.10001101
more self diagnostics of the C.GOTO XOUT
C.
machine operation D.All of the above
D.All of the above Answer: Option C E. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D No answer description available for
this question. Let us discuss. Explanation:
Explanation:
View Answer Workspace Report No answer description available for
No answer description available for Discuss in Forum this question. Let us discuss.
37. The SKETCHPAD system View Answer Workspace Report
View Answer Workspace Report consisted of an cathode-ray Discuss in Forum
Discuss in Forum oscilloscope driven by a Lincoln
A.Tx2 computer where by graphical
information was displayed on the 40. The two major categories of software
33. If the transient response is under screen. are: application software and
damped: B.is used for interactive Graphics A.system software
steady-state will be reached faster is expensive because it is B.UNIX software
A.
than if the system is overdamped sophisticated and make demands C.high-level languages
the value of the output will exceed C. D.CAD software
on the power and resources of the
B. the value of the input at times computer. E. None of the above
during the transient period D.All of the above Answer & Explanation
C.the present overshoot is zero E. None of the above
D.both a and b Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D Explanation:
Answer: Option D
34. What should be first considered in this question. Let us discuss.
choosing a plotter? No answer description available for
A.The hardware you currently own this question. Let us discuss.
The application for which it will
B.
be used
C.The type of data you will input View Answer Workspace Report
D.The cost Discuss in Forum
Answer & Explanation 38. The name given to the test that
determines whether a machine can
Answer: Option B think is the:
A.Gaussian test
35. The coordinate system used to B.McCarthy test
describe a workpiece: C.Turing test
A.is always two-dimensional D.Boolean test
B.changes from part to part E. None of the above
is defined with respect to a point Answer & Explanation
C.
on the machine
D.All of the above Answer: Option C

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