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Review Questions
1. Discuss each of the following terms:
a. Data- are plain unprocessed facts
b. Field- character or group of characters used to define data and give it a
specific meaning.
c. Record- a group of one or more fields which provides information about
a person place or thing.
d. File- a bunch of records logically connected to provide information.
2.
What is data redundancy, and which characteristics of the file system can
lead to it?
Data redundancy is when the same data is stored in multiple places without
reason. This is caused by the dispersion of data referred to as islands of
information.
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It serves as an intermediary between the user and the database. The DBMS
allows the data to be shared among multiple applications or users and
integrates the various users views of the data into a single repository. The
advantages of using a DBMS include, improved data sharing, better data
integration, minimized data inconsistency, improved data access, improved
decision making, and increased end-user productivity. Disadvantages of the
DBMS include: Increased costs, Management complexity, Frequent upgrade
repair costs, and maintaining currency.
8. List and describe the different types of databases.
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Problem Solutions
Given the file structure shown in Figure P1.1, answer Problems 1 - 4.
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redundancy, if you were to search the database by phone number you may
be looking at the wrong project.