Database Concepts‚ 4e (Kroenke) Chapter 1 Getting Started 1) The purpose of a database is to help people keep track of things. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4 2) A possible problem with keeping data in lists is that if you delete a row of data from a list you may also delete some data items that you want to keep. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4 3) An advantage of keeping data in lists is that if you update a data value in one row of data in a list‚ other occurrences
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1 Introduction Database is any collection of data or information‚ that is specially organized for rapid search and retrieval by a computer. Databases are structured to facilitate the storage‚ retrieval‚ modification‚ and deletion of data in conjunction with various data-processing operations. A database consists of a file or a set of files. The information in these files may be broken down into records‚ each of which consists of one or more fields. Fields are the basic units of data storage
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An online database a collection of organized data that can be accessed from various networks‚ like the internet. Usually‚ databases are used for things like booking a seat or a room in planes or hotels‚ or even online shopping. In this report‚ I have chosen to discuss two databases that are quite different‚ and investigate on the benefits and detriments of the storage of data in online information systems. The two databases I have chosen to discuss are YouTube and Amazon. These databases are some
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DATABASE A database is an organized collection of data. The data is typically organized to model aspects of reality in a way that supports processes requiring information. (1) Often abbreviated DB‚ a database is basically a collection of information organized in such a way that a computer program can quickly select desired pieces of data. You can think of a database as an electronic filing system. Traditional databases are organized by fields‚ records‚ and files. A field is a single piece of information;
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Description | example uses | Database could be when people in the the Leisure centre inputs the data or make different query’s like how much money they’ve made. This will speed up the process when working. It can store all the information for the activities and how many people attending specific classes. | advantages | A database can be really helpful for this business to grow in terms of: Customer & Service Analysis‚ Data Management‚ Reduce Costs & Time. Databases can also help businesses
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Zinn’s Burgers and Pizza In this short report we are looking at Ottershaw branch of Zinn’s Burgers and Pizzas chain finding sales falling down and cost rising up. We are going to look on common issues and how to improve current situation. Part 1 Part ( a ) To identify problems within Zinn’s Burgers and Pizza I will be focusing on external environment and its effect on the business: ➢ Age of employees at supervisory level: night managers have not gained enough authority due being the same
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Database Environment Brandon Smith DBM/380 10-8-2012 Kenneth Hoskins Database Environment “A database is a structured collection of records or data that is stored in a computer system. In order for a database to be truly functional‚ it must not only store large amounts of record‚ but also be able to access those records fast and efficiently. In addition‚ new information and changes should also be easy to input.” (tech-faq.com) To be useful over a long term the database should be able
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DATABASE FOR SCHEDULING Joshua Crisp Prof. Raman Marwah CIS210 11/25/2012 There are many advantages of creating a database for scheduling purposes. Having a database will allow trainers to see what courses they have coming up and their supervisors will also see what their workload is. Being part of a corporation that is expanding needs to be able to adapt to changes and having a database for scheduling will help. First we will have to look at what is needed to create a scheduling database
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Database: specialized structures that allow computer-based systems to store‚ manage‚ and retrieve data very quickly. Data are raw facts. Information is the result of processing raw data to reveal its meaning. To reveal meaning‚ information requires context. Raw data must be properly formatted for storage Data constitute the building blocks of information. Information is produced by processing data. Information is used to reveal the meaning of data. Accurate‚ relevant‚ and timely information
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ITM540 – Database and Knowledge-base Management Module 3 Case Assignment 3 Robert T. Goodwin Database Applications In his book Groupware -- Computer Support for Business Teams‚ Robert Johansen defines groupware as "specialized computer aids that are designed for the use of collaborative work groups." This definition is better than the "shared data" definition because it helps eliminate multiuser databases from the groupware category
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