1 |
An index may be created on: |
Primary key
Secondary key
Foreign key
All
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2 |
_______________ refers to a method of database distribution in which one database contains data that are included in another database. |
Splitting
Partitioning
Replication
Dividing
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3 |
_______________ refers to a method of database distribution in which different portions of database reside at different nodes in the network. |
Spliting
Partitioning
Replication
Dividing
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4 |
Which of the following is basic data distribution strategy? |
Centralized
Partitioned
Replication
All
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5 |
Which of the following is basic data distribution strategy? |
Centralized
Partitioned
Replication
All
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6 |
Organizing the database in computer disk storage is done in: |
Logical design
Physical design
Analysis
Implimentation
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7 |
An disadvantage of partitioning is: |
Complexity
Extra space and update time
Inconsistent access speed
All
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8 |
An advantage of partitioning is: |
Efficiency
Extra space
Reliabilty
Accuracy
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9 |
The relationship can be: |
One-to-one
One-to-many
Many-to-many
All
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10 |
Which of the following are ingredients of data modeling? |
Entities
Attributes
Relationship
All
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11 |
A factor to consider when choosing a file organization is: |
Fast retrieval
Security
Efficient storage
All
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12 |
A technique for physically arranging the records of a file on secondary storage devices is called: |
Physical pointer
Retrieval program
File organization
Update program
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13 |
A person's name, birthday and social security number are examples of: |
Attributes
Entities
Relationships
Descriptors
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14 |
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of an entity? |
Person
Object
Concept
Action
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15 |
In an E-R diagram, a rectangle represents: |
Entity
Attributes
Relationship
None
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16 |
Customers,cars and parts are examples of: |
Entities
Attributes
Cardinals
Relashionships
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17 |
Which of the following is used to associate entities with one another? |
Entity
Attribute
Identifier
Relationship
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