1. What are the two kinds of data redundancy, and what are the three types of problems that they cause in the information systems environment?
2. What factors might lead to redundant data across multiple files? Is the problem managerial or technical in nature?
3. Describe the apparent tradeoff between data redundancy and data integration in simple linear files.
4. In your own words, describe the key quality of a DBMS that sets it apart from other data handling systems.