Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis

CSCI N100

Quiz 6

1)A database is simply a collection of data?

2.  Most relational databases contain many tables. In fact, it's not uncommon for a corporate database to contain hundreds of tables.

3. With database management systems, you need to enter data before you can create your tables.
4. Most graphical database management systems offer a variety of "view" displays for creating tables and making changes. The Quackit Database Tutorial references which two views?
5. There are a number of ways you can enter data into a database table. The method you choose will largely depend on your mood.
6. In database terms, a query is used to retrieve data from the database.

7. As with many other tasks, you can query a database either programatically or via a user interface. The method you use to query the database will effect the format in which the results display.
8. When          or more tables contain related data, they are said to have a relationship.
9. Relationships are determined after creating a database. You cannot pre­design your database in a way that determines which tables will have a relationship
10. NoSQL databases have been around since the 1960s, and are considered to be an "old" breed of data management systems.
11. You should now have a general understanding about databases and how they're used. This tutorial was intended for beginners trying to gain an understanding of databases. Databases are not like most other files and require a little bit of thought in order for you to understand the concept.