Database Systems – Section 3

6. If you want to organize a file in multiple ways, it is better to _____ the data rather than to sort it.

A. Delete
B. Update
C. Sort Key
D. Index
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: D. Index

7. The modify operation is likely to be done after

A. Delete
B. Look-up
C. Insert
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: B. Look-up

8. One data dictionary software package is called

A. DB/DC dictionary
B. TOTAL
C. ACCESS
D. any of the above
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: A. DB/DC dictionary

9. One approach to standardizing storing of data

A. MIS
B. structured programming
C. CODASYL specifications
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: C. CODASYL specifications

10. What software packages are commonly used for businesses that have to track extensive lists of clients and inventory?

A. Special purpose packages
B. Custom made programs
C. Single function application packages
D. Data management packages
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: D. Data management packages

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