Database Basics MCQs with Answers

In the context of data sharing, what is the term for the document where data is initially entered?

• A.Source
• B.Destination
• C.Repository
• D.Manifest

What is the primary or relevant activity of data workers?

• A.Collecting, storing, managing, and analyzing data
• B.Designing and developing hardware components
• C.Installing and maintaining network cables
• D.Writing and compiling operating system kernels

What is the output object typically produced by a database application to present data in a structured format?

• A.Table
• B.Form
• C.Query
• D.Report

OPAC is the database of which type of database?

• A.Bibliographic database
• B.In house database
• C.Relational database
• D.Distributed database

Past Paper MCQ

Table in relational DB is also known as:

• A.Attribute
• B.Tuple
• C.Relation
• D.Domain

Past Paper MCQ

Smallest unit in database:

• A.Record
• B.Field
• C.Table
• D.Byte

Past Paper MCQ

External database referred to:

• A.Primary database
• B.Internal database
• C.External server database
• D.Distributed database

Past Paper MCQ

Purpose of indexing:

• A.Create backup
• B.Reduce storage space
• C.Encrypt data
• D.Speed up search

Past Paper MCQ

A collection of interrelated files in a computer is known as what?

• A.Directory
• B.File system
• C.Database
• D.Spreadsheet

Past Paper MCQ

Arranging data by characteristics is called:

• A.Classification
• B.Sorting
• C.Filtering
• D.Grouping