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Management Information Systems: Solving Business Problems with Information Technology, 3/e
Gerald V. Post, University of the Pacific
David L. Anderson, DePaul U/McGowan Center

Database Management

Chapter 6 Review Questions


1. How is data stored in a relational database?

2. How does data independence make it easier to design and maintain computer applications?

3. What four questions do you need to answer in order to create a database query?

4. How do you join tables with QBE? With SQL?

5. How do you enter restrictions or constraints with QBE? With SQL?

6. How do you perform computations with QBE? With SQL?

7. Would you prefer to use QBE or SQL to access a database? Why?

8. What tasks are performed by a database administrator?

9. Why are forms (input screens) important in a relational database?

10. Do you think users can create their own reports with a DBMS report writer? What limitations does it have?

11. Why are standards important in a database environment?

12. Why is a DBMS important for e-business?




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