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Exam
Name___________________________________
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1) A collection of information stored in an organized form in a computer is a(n):
A) utility tool.
B) database program.
C) database.
D) operating system.
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2) Field types include all EXCEPT:
A) record fields.
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B) text fields.
C) date fields.
D) numeric fields.
3) One advantage of a computerized database is:
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A) it is easy to create graphics.
B) the programs often come free on a bundled computer system.
C) the smaller the quantity, the more likely a database can help.
D) it is easy to store and retrieve large quantities of data.
4) A database is typically composed of one or more:
A) rows.
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B) files.
C) tables.
D) columns.
5) A person's individual last name would be comparable to a:
A) table.
B) field.
C) row.
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D) record.
6) A software tool for organizing storage and retrieval of information is a(n):
A) database program.
B) utility tool.
C) spreadsheet program.
D) database.
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7) An accurate comparison of a database would be a(n):
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A) electronic file cabinet.
B) electronic calculator.
C) office desktop.
D) electric typewriter.
8) An ordered list of specific records and specific fields in an easy-to-read format is known as a(n):
A) report.
B) query.
C) sort.
9) Database programs can do all EXCEPT:
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D) inquiry.
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A) store and organize data.
B) manage information.
C) create graphics.
D) communicate data.
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10) Probably the most inefficient way to locate data in a very large database would be to:
A) look.
B) query.
C) surf.
D) browse.
11) One card from a Rolodex would be similar to a database:
A) table.
B) column.
C) record.
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D) cell.
12) A database is a(n):
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A) spreadsheet program.
B) desktop publishing program.
C) application.
D) operating system.
13) A ________ is a viable, usually faster alternative to simply browsing for data in a large database.
A) store
B) query
C) sort
B) querying.
C) browsing.
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D) surf
14) The process of perusing data in a database as if looking through notebook pages is referred to as:
A) looking.
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D) surfing.
15) Advantages of databases include all of the following EXCEPT databases:
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A) make it easy to retrieve information.
B) make it easy to reorganize data.
C) make it easy to store large amounts of data.
D) can only arrange and distribute information in one arrangement.
16) Information about just one individual person is referred to as a:
A) cell.
B) column.
C) record.
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D) table.
17) Within a database table are a collection of:
A) columns.
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B) subtables.
C) records.
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D) rows.