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CIS
Chapter 10
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Data _____ identifies the quality of data. | integrity |
| ____ information has an age suited to its use. | Timely |
| Accessible information _____. | is available when the decision maker needs it |
| The ____ data type is used for lengthy text entries. | memo |
| A ____ is a field that uniquely identifies each record in a file. | primary key |
| _____ analyzes entered data to help ensure that it is correct. | A validity check |
| A range check ____. | determines whether a number is within a specified range |
| Because the _____ contains details about data, some call it metadata. | data dictionary |
| _____ has a graphical user interface that assist users with retrieving data. | Query by example (QBE) |
| A(n) _____ sends entered data across a network or on the Internet. | e-form |
| _____ is a backup plan in which all data is backed up whenever a change is made. | Continuous backup |
| The key advantage of the multidimensional database is that _____. | it can consolidate data much faster than a relational database |
| The database analyst (DA) _____. | decides on the proper placement of fields |
| collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data | database |
| uniquely identifies each field | field name |
| defines the maximum number of characters a field can contain | field size |
| specifies the kind of data a field can contain and how the field is used | data type |
| uniquely identifies each record in a file | key field |
| value that DBMS initially displays in a field | default value |
| request for specific data from a database | query |
| rules and standards that define how the database organizes data | data model |
| person who focuses on the meaning and usage of data | data modeler |
| creates and maintains the data dictionary, manages security of the database, monitors the performance of the database, and checks backup and recovery procedures | database administrator |