Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a database?

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To store and organize data

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To program applications

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To create graphics

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To build websites

Question 2

Which of the following is a common type of database?

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Relational database

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Text database

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Visual database

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Audio database

Question 3

What is an example of a database management system?

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MySQL

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Windows

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PowerPoint

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Photoshop

Question 4

What does SQL stand for in the context of databases?

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Structured Query Language

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Standard Query Language

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Strategic Quality Language

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Simple Quick Language

Question 5

What is one key advantage of using a database over a spreadsheet for storing data?

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Scalability for larger datasets

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Better graphics options

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More complex formulas

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Easier data entry

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a 'table' in a database?

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A collection of related data organized in rows and columns

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A single data entry

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A method for backing up data

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A type of software application

Question 7

What is the purpose of a primary key in a database?

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To uniquely identify each record in a table

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To backup data

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To store images

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To create relationships between tables

Question 8

Which of the following operations can you perform with a database?

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Querying data

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Conducting video calls

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Printing images

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Creating animations

Question 9

What is a 'foreign key' in database terminology?

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A field that links to the primary key of another table

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A method to encrypt data

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A unique identifier for the table

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An index for improved search speed

Question 10

What is the function of a database index?

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To speed up the retrieval of data

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To increase storage space

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To organize data alphabetically

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To back up the database

Question 11

What is the main purpose of a database?

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To store and manage data efficiently

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To process images

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To run applications

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To communicate over the internet

Question 12

Which of the following is a common type of database?

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Relational database

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Text database

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Word database

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Image database

Question 13

What language is primarily used to interact with relational databases?

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SQL

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Python

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HTML

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Java

Question 14

What is the role of a database management system (DBMS)?

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To provide tools for creating, managing, and interacting with databases

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To store hardware components

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To design user interfaces

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To connect to the internet

Question 15

What does the term 'data redundancy' refer to in databases?

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The unnecessary duplication of data

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The security of data access

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The speed of data retrieval

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The variety of data formats

Question 16

What is meant by 'data integrity' in a database?

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The accuracy and consistency of stored data

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The amount of data stored

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The cost of data storage

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The speed of data retrieval

Question 17

Which of the following best describes a primary key in a database?

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It uniquely identifies each record in a table

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It stores large binary data

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It defines the relationships between tables

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It groups records based on a common value

Question 18

What is a database schema?

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The structure that defines how data is organized within a database

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A method of data encryption

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A user interface for accessing data

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A type of database software

Question 19

What is the function of an index in a database?

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To improve the speed of data retrieval

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To create visual reports

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To ensure data security

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To backup the database

Question 20

What does normalization in a database refer to?

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The process of organizing data to reduce redundancy

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The process of encrypting data for security

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The method of generating data backups

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The technique used to increase data storage capacity

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