1. What is the purpose of Database?
The purpose of a database is to store information about certain types of objects.
2. Give an example of two related TABLES other the one discussed in the class. Name the TABLE
and COLUMS using the convention as discussed in the class.
3. Explain how the two TABLES you created in question #2 are related.
4. Define the term DATA and INFROMATION. Explain how the two terms differ.
5. What problems can occur when a database is processed by more than one user simultaneously?
Blocking
6. Explain why a small database is not necessarily simpler than a large one.
7. What is a Metadata? How does this term pertain to a database?
8. What advantage is there in storing metadata in tables?
9. Is Microsoft Access a DBMS? Why or why not?
10. List the several consequences of a poorly designed database.