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Data cleansing not only corrects errors but also


A) establishes logical relationships between data.
B) structures data.
C) normalizes data.
D) enforces consistency among different sets of data.

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The ________ operation creates a subset consisting of all records in the file that meet stated criteria.

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The data warehouse extracts current and future data from multiple operational systems inside the organization.

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The process of creating small,stable,yet flexible and adaptive data structures from complex groups of data is called ________.

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The specialized language programmers use to add and change data in the database is called


A) a data access language.
B) a data manipulation language.
C) structured Query language.
D) a data definition language.

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A ________ represents the smallest unit of data a computer can handle.


A) bit
B) field
C) record
D) byte

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Many applications today require databases that can store and retrieve multimedia.

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The confusion created by ________ makes it difficult for companies to create customer relationship management,supply chain management,or enterprise systems that integrate data from different sources.


A) batch processing
B) data redundancy
C) data independence
D) online processing

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Data access deals with the policies and processes for managing the availability,usability,integrity,and security of the data employed in an enterprise.

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Microsoft Access has a rudimentary ________ capability that displays information about the size,format,and other characteristics of each field in a database.

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Database designers document their data model with ________.

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List at least three conditions that contribute to data redundancy and inconsistency.

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Data redundancy occurs when different di...

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A DBMS includes capabilities and tools for ________,managing,and accessing the data in the database.

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Helen just wants to design and implement a DBMS in her organization.She is very technical and has a great aptitude for this type of work.Her outside consultant is telling her that she must make some management decisions about information policy and data quality assurance because they are essential in managing the firm's resources.How would you advise her and why?

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Developing a database environment requir...

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An ________ stores the data and procedures that act on those data as objects that can be automatically retrieved and shared.

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Oracle Database Lite is a(n)


A) DBMS for small handheld computing devices.
B) Internet DBMS.
C) mainframe relational DBMS.
D) DBMS for midrange computers.

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Describe the ways in which database technologies could be used by an office stationery supply company to achieve low-cost leadership.

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Sales databases could be used to make th...

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Data redundancy is the presence of duplicate data in multiple data files so that the same data are stored in more than one place or location.

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What types of relationships are possible in a relational database? Describe and give an example of each.

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A one-to-one relationship occurs when ea...

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A ________ represents the smallest unit of data a computer can handle.

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