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What does XML stand for?

o A) Extensible Markup Language
o B) Extra Markup Language
o C) Extended Markup Language
o D) Example Markup Language

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A

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Which of the following is a valid XML declaration?

o A) <?xml version=”1.0”?>
o B) <xml>
o C) <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
o D) Both A and C</xml>

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Both A and C

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What is the root element in an XML document?

o A) The first child element
o B) The last element
o C) The main container of the document
o D) Any element that has children

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C

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Which of the following is a feature of XML?

o A) It is case-sensitive
o B) It does not allow nested elements
o C) It can only represent text data
o D) It requires a closing tag for all elements

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A

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Which of the following is NOT a valid XML element name?

o A) <item>
o B) <1item>
o C) <Item>
o D) <item_1></item_1></Item></item>

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B

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What is the purpose of an XML namespace?

o A) To define the version of XML
o B) To avoid element name conflicts
o C) To specify encoding
o D) To format the XML document

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B

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Which symbol is used to denote a comment in XML?

o A) <!-- comment -->
o B) /* comment */
o C) # comment
o D) // comment

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A

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Which of the following is a valid XML structure?

o A) <note><to>Tove</to><from>Jani</from></note>
o B) <note><to>Tove<from>Jani</note>
o C) <note><to>Tove</from><from>Jani</to></note>
o D) <note><to>Tove</to><from>Jani</from></note></from></to></note></from></to></note>

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A

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What is the purpose of the XML Document Object Model (DOM)?

o A) To define XML syntax
o B) To represent XML documents in a tree structure
o C) To validate XML documents
o D) To transform XML documents

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B

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Which XML parser reads the entire document into memory?

o A) SAX Parser
o B) DOM Parser
o C) StAX Parser
o D) JSON Parser

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B

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What is an XML element?

o A) A single piece of data
o B) A structure containing data and tags
o C) A comment within an XML document
o D) A declaration of XML version

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B

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Which of the following is true about XML attributes?

o A) They can be omitted
o B) They must be unique
o C) They can contain multiple values
o D) They cannot be used in elements

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A

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What is the correct way to define a namespace in XML?

o A) <element xmlns=”http://example.com”
o B) <element xmlns=”example.com”
o C) <element namespace=”http://example.com”
o D) <element ns=”http://example.com”

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A

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Which file extension is commonly used for XML files?

o A) .txt
o B) .xml
o C) .data
o D) .html

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B

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What is the purpose of XML comments?

o A) To include metadata
o B) To make XML files smaller
o C) To improve readability
o D) To define namespaces

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C

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What is the main difference between XML and HTML?

o A) XML is for data storage, HTML is for web pages
o B) XML is more complex than HTML
o C) XML cannot have attributes, while HTML can
o D) XML is not case-sensitive, while HTML is

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A

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Which of the following is a characteristic of XML?

o A) It is limited to textual data
o B) It can represent complex data structures
o C) It requires a specific syntax
o D) It is not extensible

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B

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What is the purpose of the encoding attribute in the XML declaration?

o A) To specify the XML version
o B) To define the character set used in the document
o C) To indicate the document type
o D) To specify the namespace

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B

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What is the purpose of an XML stylesheet?

o A) To define XML syntax
o B) To modify the structure of XML
o C) To format XML for presentation
o D) To validate XML data

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C

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What does the xmlns attribute define in XML?

o A) The version of XML
o B) The character encoding
o C) The XML namespace
o D) The document type

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C

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Which of the following elements is required in an XML document?

o A) At least one element
o B) A root element
o C) A closing tag
o D) A declaration

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B

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What is the main advantage of using XML over other data formats?

o A) It is binary and compact
o B) It is human-readable and machine-readable
o C) It is limited to text data
o D) It is not extensible

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B

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Which of the following is a valid XML comment?

o A) <!-- This is a comment -->
o B) // This is a comment
o C) # This is a comment
o D) /* This is a comment */

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A

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Which of the following is true about XML attributes?

o A) They can have multiple values
o B) They are always required
o C) They can provide additional information about elements
o D) They cannot be used in elements

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C

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What is the purpose of the declaration in XML? ## Footnote o A) To define the character encoding o B) To specify the namespace o C) To declare the document type and DTD o D) To indicate the XML version
C
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What does an XML parser do? ## Footnote o A) Transforms XML data into other formats o B) Validates XML documents o C) Reads and processes XML documents o D) All of the above
All of the above
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Which of the following is a common use of XML in web development? ## Footnote o A) Storing web page content o B) Data interchange between web services o C) Formatting CSS styles o D) Defining JavaScript functions
B
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How do you specify an XML namespace? ## Footnote o A) Using the xmlns attribute in an element o B) Using the namespace attribute o C) Using the xmlns tag o D) Using the xmlns declaration
A
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What is the main purpose of using XML in configuration files? ## Footnote o A) To improve performance o B) To provide a human-readable format o C) To allow for binary data storage o D) To enforce strict data types
B
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What is a common application of XML in web services? ## Footnote o A) Storing images o B) Data formatting for API responses o C) Defining web pages o D) Creating stylesheets
B
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What is the main benefit of using XML over JSON? ## Footnote o A) XML is more compact o B) XML supports comments o C) XML is easier to read o D) XML can be used for data interchange only
B
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Which of the following is true about XML namespaces? ## Footnote o A) They must be declared at the beginning of the document o B) They are case-insensitive o C) They can be used to avoid naming conflicts o D) They are optional for all elements
C
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Which of the following is a valid XML file? ## Footnote o A) ToveJani o B) o C) ToveJani o D) Both A and B
Both A and B
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What does the term "schema" refer to in XML? ## Footnote o A) The visual representation of data o B) The structure and constraints of XML data o C) The process of transforming XML o D) The method of parsing XML
B
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What does AJAX stand for? ## Footnote o A) Asynchronous JavaScript and XML o B) Asynchronous JavaScript and XHTML o C) Advanced JavaScript and XML o D) Asynchronous Java and XML
A
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What is the main advantage of using AJAX? ## Footnote o A) It simplifies HTML coding o B) It allows for synchronous requests o C) It enhances user experience by avoiding full page reloads o D) It reduces the need for JavaScript
C
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Which object is commonly used to make AJAX requests in JavaScript? ## Footnote o A) XMLHttpRequest o B) AJAXRequest o C) HttpRequest o D) FetchRequest
A
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What does the open() method do in an XMLHttpRequest object? ## Footnote o A) Sends the request to the server o B) Initializes a request o C) Retrieves the response from the server o D) Closes the connection to the server
B
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Which method is used to send a request in AJAX? ## Footnote o A) sendRequest() o B) submit() o C) send() o D) execute()
C
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What type of data format is commonly used with AJAX? ## Footnote o A) XML o B) JSON o C) HTML o D) All of the above
All of the above
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Which event is triggered when the ready state of an XMLHttpRequest changes? ## Footnote o A) onreadystatechange o B) onload o C) onerror o D) onresponse
A
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Which of the following is a valid way to create an XMLHttpRequest object? ## Footnote o A) new XMLHttpRequest() o B) create XMLHttpRequest() o C) XMLHttpRequest.create() o D) new HttpRequest()
A
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What is the default request method for XMLHttpRequest? ## Footnote o A) POST o B) PUT o C) GET o D) DELETE
C
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What does the readyState property of XMLHttpRequest indicate? ## Footnote o A) The status of the request o B) The type of data being sent o C) The current state of the request o D) The response type
C
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Which readyState value indicates that the request has completed? ## Footnote o A) 0 o B) 1 o C) 2 o D) 4
4
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What is the purpose of the status property in XMLHttpRequest? ## Footnote o A) To hold the request method o B) To indicate the HTTP response status code o C) To specify the request type o D) To define the response format
B
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Which of the following methods can be used to handle errors in AJAX requests? ## Footnote o A) onerror o B) onreadystatechange o C) onload o D) Both A and C
Both A and C
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What does JSON stand for? ## Footnote o A) JavaScript Object Notation o B) Java Standard Object Notation o C) JavaScript Online Notation o D) Java Object Notation
A
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What is the primary use of XML in AJAX applications? ## Footnote o A) To format JavaScript code o B) To store and transfer data o C) To define CSS styles o D) To create web pages
B
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Which of the following is a common use case for AJAX? ## Footnote o A) Loading images o B) Form validation o C) Fetching data from a server without reloading the page o D) Displaying static content
C
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What does the status code 200 indicate in an AJAX response? ## Footnote o A) Unauthorized access o B) Request successful o C) Not found o D) Internal server error
B
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Which of the following statements is true about AJAX and XML? ## Footnote o A) AJAX is limited to XML as a data format o B) XML is the only format that can be used with AJAX o C) AJAX can work with multiple data formats including JSON o D) XML cannot be used with AJAX
C
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How do you handle the response when the ready state is 4? ## Footnote o A) Check the status property for success o B) Parse the response data o C) Update the UI with the response o D) All of the above
All of the above
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Which HTTP status code indicates that a resource was not found? ## Footnote o A) 200 o B) 404 o C) 500 o D) 403
B
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What is the benefit of using JSON over XML in AJAX applications? ## Footnote o A) JSON is more secure o B) JSON is easier to read and parse o C) JSON can represent complex data structures o D) JSON is always smaller in size
B
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Which of the following is a benefit of using AJAX with XML? ## Footnote o A) XML allows for structured data representation o B) XML is always smaller than JSON o C) XML is easier to read than JSON o D) XML does not require parsing
A
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What does DBMS stand for? ## Footnote o A) Data Base Management System o B) Data Backup Management System o C) Direct Base Management System o D) Data Binary Management System
A
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How does a DBMS facilitate data sharing? ## Footnote o A) By restricting data access to one user o B) By allowing multiple users to access data simultaneously o C) By duplicating data across several databases o D) By maintaining data in flat files
B
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Which feature of a DBMS helps maintain data consistency? ## Footnote o A) Data redundancy o B) Centralized control o C) Manual data entry o D) Data duplication
B
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What is the purpose of data independence in a DBMS? ## Footnote o A) To tightly couple applications with data o B) To allow changes in data structure without affecting applications o C) To restrict data access o D) To eliminate data integrity issues
B
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What is a key benefit of using a DBMS for data security? ## Footnote o A) Public access to all data o B) User authentication and authorization o C) Data duplication o D) Unrestricted access
B
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a DBMS? ## Footnote o A) Data integrity o B) Improved data sharing o C) Increased data redundancy o D) Backup and recovery capabilities
C
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How does a DBMS improve backup and recovery processes? ## Footnote o A) By requiring manual backups o B) By providing automated backup options o C) By eliminating the need for backups o D) By using flat file systems
B
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Which of the following scenarios might indicate that a DBMS is unnecessary? ## Footnote o A) A small application with limited data o B) A large enterprise system o C) A multi-user environment o D) A system requiring complex queries
A
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What is a disadvantage of using a DBMS in terms of performance? ## Footnote o A) Enhanced data accessibility o B) Overhead from managing the DBMS o C) Faster data retrieval o D) Improved data integrity
B
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Which of the following is a potential drawback of using a DBMS? ## Footnote o A) Increased data consistency o B) High initial setup and maintenance costs o C) Simplified data management o D) Improved data sharing
B
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In which case would the complexity of a DBMS be a disadvantage? ## Footnote o A) For large organizations o B) For small, simple applications o C) For systems needing robust security o D) For applications requiring data integrity
B
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What is a significant drawback of a DBMS for small businesses? ## Footnote o A) Enhanced data security o B) High licensing and operational costs o C) Improved data management o D) Better data integrity
B
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Which feature of a DBMS allows for data abstraction? ## Footnote o A) Manual data handling o B) Complex data models o C) Hiding physical storage details from users o D) Increased data redundancy
C
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What is the impact of a DBMS on data consistency? ## Footnote o A) It reduces consistency o B) It ensures data remains accurate and consistent o C) It complicates data management o D) It increases redundancy
B
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Which of the following is a situation where a DBMS might not be justified? ## Footnote o A) Large-scale enterprise applications o B) Applications with complex data relationships o C) Small applications with minimal data needs o D) Multi-user environments
C
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What is a key feature of a DBMS that supports multi-user access? ## Footnote o A) Centralized data management o B) Restricted access to data o C) Data duplication o D) Flat file storage
A
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How does a DBMS enhance data integrity? ## Footnote o A) By allowing duplicate entries o B) By enforcing constraints on data o C) By simplifying data access o D) By reducing security measures
B
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What is an important consideration when deciding not to use a DBMS? ## Footnote o A) The complexity of data relationships o B) The simplicity of the application o C) The need for data integrity o D) The requirement for security
B
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Which of the following is a benefit of using a DBMS for data manipulation? ## Footnote o A) Manual data entry o B) Complex query handling o C) Limited data retrieval options o D) High redundancy
B
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In what situation would using a DBMS likely be overkill? ## Footnote o A) Large-scale data analysis o B) Small personal projects o C) Enterprise resource planning o D) E-commerce platforms
B
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Which feature of a DBMS helps in data recovery after a failure? ## Footnote o A) Data redundancy o B) Backup and restore capabilities o C) Manual data handling o D) Lack of constraints
B
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What is a primary reason businesses choose to implement a DBMS? ## Footnote o A) To increase data redundancy o B) To enhance data security and integrity o C) To complicate data access o D) To eliminate data management
B
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What does high initial cost refer to when discussing DBMS? ## Footnote o A) Low operational expenses o B) Expense of software and hardware setup o C) Cost of manual data entry o D) Savings from reduced redundancy
B
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Which of the following scenarios is a disadvantage of using a DBMS? ## Footnote o A) Improved data consistency o B) Increased security risks o C) Easier data backup o D) Better data sharing
B
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When is it preferable to use a file system instead of a DBMS? ## Footnote o A) For complex data relationships o B) For very small applications with few records o C) For multi-user systems o D) For applications requiring high data integrity
B
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Which of the following is a potential benefit of a DBMS for large organizations? ## Footnote o A) Increased data redundancy o B) Centralized data management o C) Manual data processing o D) Limited data access
B
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What is a common feature of a DBMS that supports concurrent access? ## Footnote o A) Single-user access only o B) Locking mechanisms for data integrity o C) Manual data sharing o D) Data duplication
B
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How does a DBMS improve decision-making? ## Footnote o A) By restricting data access o B) By providing advanced data analysis tools o C) By complicating data retrieval o D) By limiting data sharing
B
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Which of the following is a common feature of a DBMS regarding data consistency? ## Footnote o A) Data duplication o B) Constraint enforcement o C) Manual data entry o D) Reduced data integrity
B
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What does a DBMS provide that enhances data integrity? ## Footnote o A) Manual data checks o B) Built-in validation rules o C) Data duplication o D) Limited access control
B
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What can be a limitation of using a DBMS for small data sets? ## Footnote o A) Increased performance o B) Complexity and overhead o C) Improved data retrieval o D) Enhanced security measures
B
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In what situation is a DBMS particularly beneficial? ## Footnote o A) Simple applications with few users o B) Large-scale applications with multiple users and complex data relationships o C) Single-user applications o D) Flat file systems with minimal data
B