Introduction to Databases

Introduction to Databases (watch the introduction part of the video)

1.    What is the difference between raw data and information?

·         Row data need to be structured in meaningful ways to becom useful information.

2.    Provide a definition of what a database is?

·         A database is a collection of data.

3.    Give examples of what a database can do?

·         Sorted searched analysed Make data into useful information.

4.    Information is very valuable to organisations, what might an organisation use a database for?

·         To store students’ contact details .

5.    Give examples of how Brentwood uses databases to store your information.

·         To track information about the students’ address and phone numbers .

6.    What does DBMS stand for?

·         Databases management system.

7.    Give three examples of names for DBMS software

·         ORACLE DB2 MICROSOFT ACCESS

8.    What type of websites have databases at their back end?

·         E-commerce social-website you-tube

9.    Databases can store not only text but also other media files such as….

·         Photo, music and radio

10. How might an individual use a database –

·         To manage a CD library , cooking recipe , or tax information .