Texas Womans University CSCI 3423

Texas Womans University

CSCI 3423.50

Quiz 1

1)A database is a set of one or more computer programs that serves as an intermediary between the users and the database management system (DBMS).

2. A relational database can be defined as a self-describing collection of related tables.

3. A relational database stores data in the form of                                                 .

4. Briefly describe the function of an application program in a database system.

5. SQL stands for                        

6. Personal DBMS products, such as Microsoft Access, create a clear distinction between the DBMS and the database application.

7. Which of the following would not be an example of database metadata?

8. What components are included in a database?

9. The DBMS receives data update requests from the application program.

10. By separating data into tables containing data on only one theme each, making changes to the data is simplified.