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Q121.
Which two files are used during operation of the DBMS?

a.

query language and utilities

b.

data manipulation language and query language

c.

data dictionary and transaction log

d.

data dictionary and query language

Discuss
Answer: (c).data dictionary and transaction log
Q122.
When using a database management system, the first thing that you must do is to

a.

create a database file

b.

activate file editor

c.

load the software into your micro computer

d.

keep a floppy disk in readiness

Discuss
Answer: (c).load the software into your micro computer
Q123.
The highest level in the hierarchy of data organization is called

a.

data bank

b.

database

c.

data file

d.

data record

Discuss
Answer: (b).database
Q124.
Updating a database means

a.

revising the file structure

b.

reorganizing the database

c.

modifying or adding record occurrences

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (c).modifying or adding record occurrences
Q125.
The main idea behind computer files is that it is convenient to

a.

arrange them

b.

store information together

c.

create them

d.

access them

Discuss
Answer: (b).store information together
Q126.
The Management Information system (MIS) structure with one main computer system is called a

a.

hierarchical MIS structure

b.

distributed MIS structure

c.

centralized MIS structure

d.

decentralized MIS structure

Discuss
Answer: (c).centralized MIS structure
Q127.
What name is given to the collection of facts, items of information or data which are related in some way?

a.

Database

b.

Directory information

c.

Information tree

d.

Information provider

Discuss
Answer: (a).Database
Q128.
In a large DBMS

a.

each user can "see" only a small part of the entire database

b.

each user can access every sub¬schema

c.

each subschema contains every field in the logical schema

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).each user can "see" only a small part of the entire database
Q129.
An audit trail

a.

is used to make back-up copies

b.

is the recorded history of operations performed on a file

c.

can be used to restore lost information

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).is the recorded history of operations performed on a file
Q130.
The on-line, softcopy display a customer's charge account to respond to an inquiry is an examples of a

a.

forecasting report

b.

exception report

c.

regularly scheduled report

d.

on demand report

Discuss
Answer: (d).on demand report
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