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Database Activity 3 Multiple Choice and T or F

The document consists of multiple-choice questions, true/false questions, and short-answer questions related to database concepts. Key topics include the purpose of databases, primary keys, relational database management systems, data types, relationships, and the advantages of using databases. It also covers the importance of normalization and provides examples of database applications.

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Database Activity 3 Multiple Choice and T or F

The document consists of multiple-choice questions, true/false questions, and short-answer questions related to database concepts. Key topics include the purpose of databases, primary keys, relational database management systems, data types, relationships, and the advantages of using databases. It also covers the importance of normalization and provides examples of database applications.

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1. What is the primary purpose of a database?

a) To browse the internet


b) To organize, store, and retrieve information
c) To create charts and graphs
d) To design web pages
2. What is a primary key in a database?
a) A unique identifier for each record
b) A key used to lock a database
c) A password to access the database
d) A foreign key
3. Which of the following is an example of a relational database management
system (RDBMS)?
a) Microsoft Excel
b) Microsoft Word
c) Microsoft Access
d) Adobe Photoshop
4. Which of these is NOT a data type in a database?
a) Text
b) Number
c) Sound
d) Date/Time
5. Which of the following is the best alternative for using as a primary key:

(a) Composite Key


(b) Foreign Key
(c ) Candidate key
(d) Report

6. Which of the following is not a database object?

(a) Table

(b) Report

(c) Form

(d) Field/Attribute

7. What is the main reason for establishing relationships in a database?

(a) To enforce referential integrity

(b) To create tables and other types of database objects

(c) To prevent the entering of duplicate values

(d) To make the database appear more attractive


8. Which of the following describes a One-to-One relationship:

(a) A relationship in which the primary key in one table is matched to the primary key in

another table.

(b) A relationship in which the foreign key in one table is matched to a primary key in

another table

(c) A relationship in which the primary key in one table is matched to a combined key in

another table

(d) A relationship in which the primary key is one table is matched to the candidate key in

another table.

9. Which scenario best describes a one-to-one relationship

Section 2: True/False Questions

6. A table is the only structure used to store data in a database.


(True / False)
7. A foreign key is used to establish relationships between tables.
(True / False)
8. Databases can only store text-based data.
(True / False)
9. Forms are used to input data into a database.
(True / False)
10. A query is used to retrieve specific data from a database.
(True / False)
MCQs:

1. b
2. a
3. c
4. c
5. b

True/False:
6. False
7. True
8. False
9. True
10. True

Short-Answers:
11. - A primary key uniquely identifies each record in a table.
- A foreign key is a field in one table that links to the primary key of another table to establish
a relationship.
12. Advantages include:
- Easier to search and retrieve data.
- Reduced redundancy and inconsistency.
- Better security and access control.
13. A query is used to filter, retrieve, and display specific data based on certain criteria.
14. Normalization organizes data to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity by
dividing it into smaller tables.
15. Examples include:
- Banking systems to store customer transactions.
- Hospital systems to manage patient records.
- School databases for tracking student information.

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