Practice Functions Of Dbms (2.1) - Database Management System (DBMS)

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Question 1.
What does DBMS stand for?
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Think about software used to manage databases.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of using a DBMS over traditional file processing.
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Consider how data is stored.
3Question 3.
What is one of the primary functions of a DBMS?
- Data detailing
- Data duplication
- Data storage and retrieval
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Think about what a DBMS primarily does.
4Question 4.
True or False: A DBMS completely eliminates data redundancy.
- True
- False
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Consider the nature of data.
Question 5.
You manage a global banking system that uses a DBMS. Explain how the DBMS can ensure that transactions are consistently processed during peak usage hours when multiple transactions occur simultaneously.
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Consider the importance of managing concurrent access.
Question 6.
Your organization is planning to switch from traditional file processing to a DBMS. What key considerations should you keep in mind about data redundancy and disaster recovery when planning this transition?
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Think about data management benefits and challenges.

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