Free Bachelor of Science in Computer Science : Database Management Systems Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is not a function performed by a DBMS?

Accepted Answer

Creating and processing forms

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Administrating database

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Creating database

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Processing data

Question 2

What is the definition of a database management system (DBMS)?

Accepted Answer

Software system used to create, maintain, and provide controlled access to a database

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Hardware system used to create, maintain, and provide uncontrolled access to a database

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Software system used to create, maintain, and provide uncontrolled access to a database

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Hardware system used to create, maintain, and provide controlled access to a database

Question 3

An _______ within a table signifies a connection or link between a group of values.

Accepted Answer

Record

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Primary key

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Field

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Foreign key

Question 4

The term attribute pertains to a ________ within a table.

Accepted Answer

Field

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Primary key

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Record

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Foreign key

Question 5

The expression _______ is employed to denote a row.

Accepted Answer

Record

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Primary key

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Field

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Foreign key

Question 6

Among the attributes ID, CITY, and NAME, which one can be regarded as a primary key?

Accepted Answer

ID

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CITY

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ID, NAME

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NAME

Question 7

Which of the options listed below cannot be chosen as a primary key?

Accepted Answer

Street

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ID

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Registration No.

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Department ID

Question 8

Which among the options provided is NOT an instance of data?

Accepted Answer

The boy received RM10

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RM10

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The

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Boy

Question 9

Among the options listed, which one does NOT fall under the category of advantages associated with a DBMS?

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Increase data isolation

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Improved data security

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Increased data consistency

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Reduced data redundancy

Question 10

What does the term "Attribute" refer to?

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It is the characteristics of entity

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It is the characteristics of the table

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It is the characteristics of a relation

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None