LABORATORY: Quiz 2 Flashcards

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is a combination of hardware, software, data, people, and processes that work together to collect, process, store, and distribute information. These systems are used to support decision-making, coordination, control, and operations within an organization.

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Information System

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is a structured collection of data stored in a way that makes it easily accessible, manageable, and updatable. used to store information such as customer details, product inventories, and transactional records.

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Database

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refers to servers that are accessed over the internet, along with the software and databases that run on those servers. allows individuals and businesses to store and access data and applications remotely instead of on local devices.

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Cloud (in computing)

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defines the kind of data that can be stored in a variable or field in a database or programming language. It specifies the operations that can be performed on the data and how the data is stored in memory.

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Data type (in computing)

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visual representation of the entities (things or objects) in a system and their relationships to each other. It is used in database design to illustrate how different entities such as users, products, or orders relate to one another.

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Entity relationship diagram (ERD)

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used to store, retrieve, and manage databases. It provides a systematic way to create, retrieve, update, and manage data while ensuring data security and integrity. Examples include MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.

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Database Management System

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is a graphical representation of a process or algorithm, using different symbols to depict the steps involved in the process. It is often used to document and analyze workflows, identify areas for improvement, or explain how something works.

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Flowchart

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Symbols Used in Flowchart

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Start/Terminator, Process, Decision, Input/Output, Arrow

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is a classification that specifies the type of data a variable or a field can hold in a database or programming language. It defines how data is stored in memory and the kinds of operations that can be performed on that data.

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Data Type

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Give at least 5 basic data types

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Integer (int), Float/Double, Character (char), Boolean (bool), String

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