Databases Reference
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Summary Questions
1.
The terms data and information mean the same thing. True or false?
2.
What is a database management system?
(a)
an organization responsible for database maintenance and administra-
tion
(b)
specialized software designed to implement, support, and maintain
databases
(c)
a manual method of record-keeping phased out with the introduction
of computers
(d)
an end-user application designed to give users access to data
3.
Which statement best describes the role of data in business?
(a)
Data collection and organization is a low-priority effort with few
benefits for a business.
(b)
Data is important to business in the information technology sector only.
(c)
All businesses freely share data about their customers in a
cooperative environment.
(d)
Data can provide a competitive advantage in hotly contested
industries.
4.
Which of the following statements best describe the use of business doc-
uments during initial data collection?
(a)
You should collect all business documents except those relating to
personnel records.
(b)
Limit collection efforts to documents in electronic format only as
hard-copy documents seldom contain useful information.
(c)
You should collect all available business documents, including both
electronic and hard-copy documents.
(d)
It is safe to assume that all business documents you locate are com-
plete, accurate, and applicable to the current business environment.
5.
When interviewing employees to collect data, you should limit yourself
to executive staff, supervisors, and managers only. True or False?
6.
A good place for identifying the starting point for data collection is an
organization's core business. True or False?
