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Computing Essentials 2002-2003 Complete, 14/e
Timothy J. O'Leary
Linda I. O'Leary

Databases

True or False

Click on the correct response for each question below.



1

Batch processing refers to when data is processed at the same time the transaction occurs.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

Two advantages of using a database are less data integrity and more data redundancy.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

Data in a database is accessed via a query language, for example SQL.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

In a relational database all related tables must have a common data item, also known as a key field, to be linked together.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

A proprietary database generally describes a collection of integrated files primarily used by one person.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE




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