Information Management QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge in Information Management
Welcome to the Information Management Quiz! This comprehensive quiz consists of 31 questions that cover various aspects of data, databases, and metadata management.
Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of information management concepts:
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Checkbox Options
- Suitable for students, professionals, and anyone interested in data management
Facts, text, graphics, images, sound, video segments.
Data
Information
Metadata
Field
Data that describes data.
Data
Information
Metadata
Field
Data processed to be useful in decision making.
Data
Information
Metadata
Field
_________ Requires a DBMS or Database Management System to operate.
Metadata
File
Database
Software
Select the correct order of the Data Hierarchy.
Bit, Byte, Field, Record, File, Database
Byte, Bit, Record, File, Database
Bit, Byte, File, Record, Field, Database.
Bit, Byte, Field, File, Database
Represents a combination of bytes. Also called Column/Attribute.
Record
File
Field
Bytes
A collection of related data fields. Also called Row/tuple.
Record
File
Field
Bytes
A collection of related records. Also called Table/relation.
Record
File
Field
Database
An Organized collection of logically related data.
Record
File
Field
Database
Descriptions of the properties or characteristics of the data, including data types, field sizes, allowable values, and documentation.
Record
Data
Metadata
Database
What can be found in a Metadata
Data Types
Field Sizes
Allowable Values
Integers
Field names
Database
File
Field
Check all the rules in creating field names.
Descriptive of its use
Should begin with a letter.
Should begin with a Capital Letter
Could have special characters.
Should have spaces
No Special Characters Except '_'
No Embedded Space
Disadvantages of Traditional File Processing
Duplication of Data
Limited Data Sharing
Program Data dependence.
Program Data Independence
Enforcement of Standards
Security and Backup
Minimal Data Redundancy
Potential Dangers
Potential of loss of privacy
Can reduce jobs
Slow at Runtime
Not Great for Mobile Application Development
Advantages of Database Approach
Duplication of Data
Limited Data Sharing
Program Data dependence.
Program Data Independence
Enforcement of Standards
Security and Backup
Minimal Data Redundancy
Improved Data Sharing
Enhanced Data Quality
Better Data Accessibility
New Technical Functions
Better Time Management
Variety of programs
Convenience and flexibility
Computer-aided software engineering.
CASE Tools
Repository
DMBS
Application Programs
Centralized storehouse of metadata.
CASE Tools
Repository
DMBS
Application Programs
A software for creating, maintaining and managing of a database.
CASE Tools
Repository
DBMS
System
Personnel responsible for maintaining the database
CASE Tools
Data Admin
System Developers
Users
A general-purpose software system that facilitates the processes of defining, constructing, manipulating, and sharing databases among various users and applications.
Metadata
Database
DBMS
Repository
Is a system used to store and managed data that involves each department or area within an organization having its own set of files, often creating data redundancy and data isolation
Traditional File Processing
Database
DBMS
Repository
Standalone Desktop Database.
Personal Database
Workgroup Database
Department Database
Enterprise Database
Local area network (<25 users).
Personal Database
Workgroup Database
Department Database
Enterprise Database
Local area network (25 users- 100 Users).
Personal Database
Workgroup Database
Department Database
Enterprise Database
Wide-area network (hundreds or thousands of users).
Personal Database
Workgroup Database
Department Database
Enterprise Database
(EVOLUTION OF DB SYSTEMS) A database designed around a single table or file.
Flat Files
Hierarchical
Network
Relational (RDB)
(EVOLUTION OF DB SYSTEMS) A data model in which the data is organized into a tree-like structure; confined to up to ‘one to many relationship’
Flat Files
Hierarchical
Network
Relational (RDB)
(EVOLUTION OF DB SYSTEMS) Establish the relationships between entities by means of common fields included in a file, called a relation.
Flat Files
Hierarchical
Network
Relational (RDB)
(EVOLUTION OF DB SYSTEMS) Subscribes to a model with information represented by objects ; encapsulates both data and behavior.
Object-Oriented
Hierarchical
Object-Relational
Relational (RDB)
(EVOLUTION OF DB SYSTEMS) Provide a middle ground between relational databases and object oriented databases.
Object-Oriented
Hierarchical
Object-Relational
Relational (RDB)
A subject oriented, integrated, time variant, non-volatile collection of data used in support of management decision making and business intelligence.
Web-enabled-data
Data Warehouse
Warehouse
None of the Choices.
A database with web-based interface; standard database facilities but accessed remotely
Web-enabled-data
Data Warehouse
Warehouse
None of the Choices.
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