Management of Data Flashcards

1
Q

Which data type is used to represent product order code that comprises alphanumeric characters?

A

String

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2
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Armando is a freelance graphic designer. He has decided to create a database of the artwork he has done throughout the years. Each of his pieces of art is sorted using an assigned name and number.

Which data type will be required in order to create his database?

A

Character string

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3
Q

Why is it important to ensure that data support business goals?

A

To aid in making strategic decisions

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4
Q

In which category of the data, information, knowledge, wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy would business intelligence by located?

A

Knowledge

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5
Q

Which field must contain a unique value in order for a relational database table to function?

A

Primary key

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6
Q

what are the three main categories of databases?

A

Flat file, relational, hierarchal

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7
Q

What is the database administrators like in security?

A

To institute protocols to protect the databases from external threats

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8
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what is the role of drivers in facilitating communication between applications and databases?

A

They allow the application to interact with database

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9
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Which SQL clause is used to inform the database management system (DBMS) which tables should be interrogated by the query?

A

FROM

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