What is a Database Management System (DBMS)?
DBMS is software for storing and retrieving users’ data while considering appropriate security measures.
What is data?
Data refers to raw facts and figures that can be processed to produce information.
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Definition of DBMS

What is a Database Management System (DBMS)?

DBMS is software for storing and retrieving users’ data while considering appropriate security measures.

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Definition of DBMS

What is data?

Data refers to raw facts and figures that can be processed to produce information.

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Popular DBMS Software

What is Oracle in the context of DBMS?

A popular database management system.

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History of DBMS

What significant database model became widely accepted in 1980?

The Relational Model.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What protection mechanism does DBMS provide?

A good protection mechanism that is more effective than file systems.

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Types of DBMS

What does the network database model allow regarding parent-child relationships?

Each child can have multiple parents.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What can happen to a single integrated database in an organization?

It can be damaged due to electric failure or corruption in the storage media.

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Users of DBMS

What is the role of a Database Administrator (DBA)?

Responsible for managing the entire DBMS system.

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Popular DBMS Software

Which DBMS software is known for its integration with Microsoft products?

Microsoft Access.

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Types of DBMS

What are the three types of data models in the database approach?

Hierarchical data models, Network data models, Relational data models.

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Definition of DBMS

What does DBMS stand for?

Database Management System.

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Users of DBMS

Who are the typical users of a DBMS?

End-Users, Application Programmers, and Database Administrators.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What techniques does DBMS use for data manipulation?

Sophisticated techniques to store and retrieve data efficiently.

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Users of DBMS

Who are the application programmers in the context of DBMS?

They write programs in various programming languages to interact with databases.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

When is it not recommended to use a DBMS?

When there is no budget or expertise to operate it.

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Applications of DBMS

In which industries is DBMS widely used?

Banking, Airlines, Telecommunication, Finance, and others.

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Applications of DBMS

What is an example of a DBMS in a university setting?

A database maintaining information concerning students, courses, and grades.

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Types of DBMS

How is data structured in the relational model?

In rows and columns of tables.

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Definition of DBMS

What is required to define a DBMS?

Specifying the structure of records and defining different types of data elements to be stored.

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History of DBMS

What development occurred in 1985 related to DBMS?

Object-oriented DBMS develops.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What is one advantage of using a DBMS?

It offers various techniques to store and retrieve data.

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Types of DBMS

What is a key characteristic of children in a Hierarchical DBMS?

Children have only one parent.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

How does DBMS handle concurrent access to data?

By using some form of locking.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What is one of the main advantages of using a DBMS over a traditional file management system?

DBMS provides security and removes redundancy.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What is a drawback of using a file processing system?

It does not provide adequate security on data.

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Disadvantages and Advantages of DBMS

What is a disadvantage of using a file processing system regarding data?

Presence of redundant data and inconsistent data.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What is the cost implication of implementing a DBMS?

The cost of hardware and software is quite high, increasing the organization's budget.

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History of DBMS

What significant contribution did Codd make in 1970?

He introduced IBM’s Information Management System (IMS).

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Types of DBMS

How is data organized in a Hierarchical DBMS?

In a tree-like structure with a parent-child relationship.

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DBMS vs. File Management Systems

What is a key difference between DBMS and File Management Systems regarding multi-user access?

DBMS supports multi-user access, while File Management Systems do not.

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Disadvantages and Advantages of DBMS

What is a key disadvantage of file processing systems?

Slow access time and difficulty in direct access of files.

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Types of DBMS

What is the primary use of the network database model?

To model complex relationships like many-to-many relationships.

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Characteristics of DBMS

How does a DBMS interact with the operating system?

It accepts requests for data from applications and instructs the operating system to provide specific data.

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Types of DBMS

Why is the relational model widely used?

Because it is one of the easiest DBMS models.

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History of DBMS

Who designed the first DBMS system?

Charles Bachman in 1960.

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Comparison of File Processing System and DBMS

What is a key difference in user requirements between DBMS and file processing systems?

In DBMS, the user is not required to write procedures, while in file processing systems, the user must write procedures for managing the database.

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Popular DBMS Software

Name any 10 database software.

Examples include MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite, IBM Db2, MariaDB, Cassandra, and Redis.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What is a disadvantage of using a DBMS?

The cost of hardware and software is quite high.

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DBMS vs. File Management Systems

What is a disadvantage of File Management Systems compared to DBMS?

File Management Systems have redundancy and integrity issues.

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Applications of DBMS

What is a primary application of DBMS in banking?

For customer information, account activities, payments, deposits, loans, etc.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What issue can arise when multiple users use the same program simultaneously?

It can lead to data loss.

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Applications of DBMS

What is the use of DBMS in telecommunications?

To keep call records, monthly bills, and maintain balances.

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Comparison of File Processing System and DBMS

What inconsistency issue can arise in a file processing system?

Data inconsistency, where various copies of the same data conflict.

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Comparison of File Processing System and DBMS

How does data sharing differ between DBMS and file processing systems?

DBMS allows easy data sharing due to its centralized approach, while file systems make sharing difficult due to data being distributed in many files.

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Types of DBMS

What are classes in the object-oriented model?

Structures that display data within them.

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History of DBMS

What product did Microsoft ship in 1991 that impacted personal DBMS?

MS Access.

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Characteristics of DBMS

What is one characteristic of a Database Management System?

Provides security and removes redundancy.

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Users of DBMS

Why is training required for users of DBMS?

Because most database management systems are often complex.

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Characteristics of DBMS

What does a DBMS consist of?

A group of programs that manipulate the database.

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Popular DBMS Software

Name a popular DBMS software.

MySQL.

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Applications of DBMS

How is DBMS utilized in finance?

For storing information about stock, sales, and purchases of financial instruments.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

How easy is it to apply integrity constraints in DBMS compared to file systems?

Integrity constraints are easy to apply in DBMS but difficult in file systems.

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Users of DBMS

Who are the users of DBMS?

Users of DBMS include database administrators, developers, and end-users who interact with the database.

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History of DBMS

What major integration happened in the 1990s regarding DBMS?

Incorporation of object-orientation in relational DBMS.

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History of DBMS

What was significant about the year 1995 in relation to databases?

First Internet database applications were introduced.

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Definition of DBMS

What is DBMS? Explain its advantages, disadvantages, and limitations.

DBMS is a software system that enables the creation, management, and manipulation of databases. Advantages include data integrity and security; disadvantages include complexity and cost; limitations may involve performance issues with large datasets.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What recovery mechanism does DBMS offer?

A crash recovery mechanism that protects users from system failure.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What happens to data in a file system during a crash?

Data can be lost if the system crashes while entering information.

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Applications of DBMS

How is DBMS used in airlines?

For reservations and schedule information.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

Which approach is more expensive to design, DBMS or file system?

Database system is more expensive to design.

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Applications of DBMS

What information does DBMS store in sales?

Customer, product, and sales information.

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Applications of DBMS

How does DBMS assist in manufacturing?

To manage the supply chain and track the production of items.

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Applications of DBMS

What are some applications of DBMS?

Applications of DBMS include data storage, data retrieval, data manipulation, and data security.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

How does a DBMS handle multiple applications using the same data?

As an efficient handler to balance their needs.

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Characteristics of DBMS

How does a DBMS support multi-user environments?

It allows users to access and manipulate data in parallel.

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Users of DBMS

Who are considered end-users of a DBMS?

People who interact with the database management system to conduct operations like retrieving, updating, and deleting data.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What is a suitable alternative to DBMS for users without expertise?

Excel/CSV/Flat Files.

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Applications of DBMS

What files are included in a university DBMS?

STUDENT, COURSE, SECTION, GRADE, and TUTOR files.

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Definition of DBMS

What does DBMS stand for?

DBMS stands for Database Management System.

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Comparison of File Processing System and DBMS

What does DBMS provide in terms of data abstraction?

An abstract view of data that hides the details.

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History of DBMS

What model did Peter Chen define in 1976?

The Entity-Relationship model, also known as the ER model.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What does a DBMS provide regarding data integrity and security?

It implies integrity constraints for protection against prohibited access.

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Comparison of File Processing System and DBMS

What is the comparison between file processing system and DBMS?

DBMS provides better data integrity, security, and reduces redundancy compared to file processing systems.

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Definition of DBMS

Explain DBMS architecture in detail.

DBMS architecture typically includes three levels: internal, conceptual, and external, which help in data abstraction and independence.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What problems can arise with concurrent access in file systems?

Issues like redirecting files while deleting or updating information.

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Applications of DBMS

What role does DBMS play in universities?

For student information, course registrations, colleges, and grades.

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Types of DBMS

How are entities organized in the network database model?

In a graph that can be accessed through several paths.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

How does DBMS control data redundancy and inconsistency?

Through centralization of the database.

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Characteristics of DBMS

What are some characteristics of DBMS?

Security, self-describing nature, insulation between programs and data abstraction, support of multiple views of the data.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What type of data independence exists in DBMS?

Logical Data Independence and Physical Data Independence.

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Types of DBMS

What language is used to manipulate data in the relational model?

SQL.

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Types of DBMS

In the object-oriented model, how is data stored?

In the form of objects.

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Popular DBMS Software

What is SQLite?

A lightweight, file-based database management system.

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Popular DBMS Software

What is IBM DB2?

A database management system developed by IBM.

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Types of DBMS

What are the four main types of DBMS?

Hierarchical, Network, Relational, and Object-Oriented databases.

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Popular DBMS Software

What is Microsoft SQL Server?

A relational database management system developed by Microsoft.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

How does a DBMS schedule concurrent access to data?

In such a manner that only one user can access the same data at a time.

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Characteristics of DBMS

What does the self-describing nature of a database system refer to?

The database contains metadata that describes its structure.

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DBMS vs. File Management Systems

What is a long-term cost consideration for DBMS compared to File Management Systems?

DBMS is expensive initially, but has a cheaper Total Cost of Ownership in the long term.

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DBMS vs. File Management Systems

What type of transactions can DBMS easily implement that File Management Systems cannot?

Complicated transactions.

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Definition of DBMS

What is a database?

A database is an organized collection of structured information or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system.

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Popular DBMS Software

Which DBMS is known for its open-source nature and is widely used?

PostgreSQL.

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Types of DBMS

What are the four main types of DBMS?

Hierarchical, Network, Relational, and Object-Oriented DBMS.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What is a disadvantage of the file processing system?

A disadvantage of the file processing system is data redundancy, which can lead to inconsistencies.

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Definition of DBMS

What is a data model?

A data model is a conceptual representation of data structures and their relationships.

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Characteristics of DBMS

What does the ACID concept stand for in DBMS?

Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability.

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Applications of DBMS

What is the application of DBMS in HR management?

For information about employees, salaries, payroll, deductions, and generation of paychecks.

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Popular DBMS Software

What is MariaDB?

An open-source relational database management system that is a fork of MySQL.

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History of DBMS

What technology was applied to database processing in 1997?

XML.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS

What benefit does a DBMS provide in terms of application development?

It reduces application development time.

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