data base management system (DBMS) Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 36

A record is related to a file as a statement is related to a __________.

a) procedure

b) file

c) program

d) data

e) None of the above

Question : 37

Meaningful filename helps in easy file ______.

a) Storing

b) Accessing

c) Identification

d) Printing

e) None of the above

Question : 38 [IBPS PO, 2013]

What is a database ?

a) It is a collection of data arranged in rows

b) It is a collection of data arranged in columns

c) It is a collection of data arranged in rows and columns

d) All of the above

e) None of the above

Question : 39

The main purpose(s) of a database management program is to

a) allow users to retrieve and analyze stored records.

b) provide a way to store information about specified entities.

c) make it possible for users to store information as interrelated records.

d) translate hard-to-read data into more legible formats.

e) a, b, and c above

Question : 40 [IBPS Clerk, 2012]

______ is one reason for problems of data integrity

a) Data availability constraints

b) Data inconsistency

c) Security constraints

d) Unauthorized access of data

e) Data redundancy