Introduction to Database Systems

Please answer the questions to the best of your ability. Questions with checkboxes have multiple correct answers.

1. [Hint]

2. A database schema is  

3. A data model is  

4. The Entity-Relationship data model is an example of implementation data models  
 
5. The component of a data model which is used to specify the constraints specific to that data model is called  

6. A language you can use to define tables, schemas, attribute domains and constraints is called a  

7. A conceptual schema is a description of a database specified using a high-level data model  
 
8. Which of the following is NOT a function of a conceptual database model:  

9. A carefully designed database would be  

10. A database extension is  

11.  

12. The database manipulation language is a language that allows  

13. Which of the following is NOT a function of a DBA?  

14. A database in which data is stored on several computers is called a  

15. Who or what is responsible for maintaining database consistency?  

16. The database lifecycle consists of  

17. A data catalog stores  

18. List all database design phases that are DBMS independent.  

19. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using databases:  

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