Chapter 1 - Database Systems Flashcards
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Database
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data persistent and shareable in a secure way
specialized structures that allow computer-based systems to store, manage, and retrieve data very quickly
2
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Data
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consists of raw facts
3
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Raw
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The facts have not yet been processed to reveal their meaning
4
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Information
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Result of processing raw data to reveal its meaning
To reveal meaning, the information requires context
