Test: DFo Section 1 Quiz

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Section 1
(Answer all questions in this section)
1. The main subject areas taught by the Oracle Academy are:
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Computer Repairs
Database performance tuning
Data Modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL (*)
Systems programming and computer architecture
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2. The technical software requirements for this course include all of the
following except:
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Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler
Microsoft Access (*)
Oracle APEX application
All are requirements.
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3. A network database comprises of a collection of records connected to one

another through links.
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True (*)
False
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4. The advantages of an object-oriented data model are:
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Reduced Maintenance
Real-World Modeling
Both A and B. (*)
Neither A or B.
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5. In the relational database model, each table name must be unique. The
column names in the table must be unique too. You can have two different
tables that have column names that are the same.
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True (*)
False
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Section 1
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6. In a hierarchical database model the data is stored as records that are
connected to one another through ________.
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fields
primary keys
databases
links (*)
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7. The reason or drive for using databases rather than files has been …
(Choose 3)
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Reduced redundancy of data(*)

Integration of data for easier access and modification for complex transactions (*)

Availability of data to a diverse set of users(*)

Use of blocks
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8. If information requirements are clearly communicated during conceptual

modeling the following will result:
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Delays due to reworking model caused by incorrect assumptions
A well designed conceptual model (*)
Some business rules may not be taken into account
A conceptual model that does not fully reflect the business will be created.

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9. Business rules are important because_________.

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They can all be incorporated into the database design structure.
They are complex and difficult to understand.
They allow the developer to understand the relationship and constraints of
the participating entities (*)
They can become outdated quickly.
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10. When completing the conceptual modeling process we must take into

account the following:
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Business Rules
Assumptions
Problems
All of the above (*)
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11. Using a database solution instead of a flat file eliminates all of the
following issues except:
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Inconsistency
Redundancy
Data entry anomalies
Incorrect data (*)
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12. What is the difference between "information" and "data"?

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Data is held and understood only by users.
Information and data have no differences - they are two words for the same
thing.
Data turns into useful information. It is stored in a database and accessed
by systems and users. (*)
Information is held and understood only by users.
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13. The transformations that have occurred in the computing world

progressing in this order:
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Mainframe Computing, Desktop Computing, Grid Computing, Client/Server
Computing.
Grid Computing, Desktop Computing, Mainfram Computing, Client/Server
Computing
Desktop computing, Grid computing, Client/Server computing, Mainframe
computing.
Mainframe computing, Desktop computing, Client/Server Computing, Grid
computing. (*)
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14. A DBMS comprises of the following elements: (Choose 3)

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Query language(*)

Data Dictionary(*)

Client

Memory and Storage Management(*)

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15. Which of the following transformations in computing led to the increase

in graphical user interface (GUI) applications?
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Grid Computing
Desktop computing (*)
Client/Server Computing
Mainframe computing
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