CompTIA Unit 9 MC QUIZ

What is a database?

• A highly organized, multi-table digital storage system

• A social media platform

• A place to store physical items

• A type of computer game

Why are databases important for businesses?

• They allow businesses to make smart choices and plan for the future.

• They help in organizing physical files.

• They provide a list of all installed software.

• They only work in the cloud.

What does scalability in a database mean?

• The ability to store physical items

• The process of adding more physical hard drives for data storage

• The ability to handle a large amount of data efficiently

• The ability to access social media

Why are databases better for concurrent use compared to spreadsheets?

• Spreadsheets are only for single users.

• Spreadsheets cannot store words.

• Databases are cheaper.

• Databases allow many users to access data simultaneously.

What is one reason organizations prefer databases over spreadsheets?

• Databases can generate colorful graphs.

• Databases can handle more data points efficiently.

• Spreadsheets are only for financial reports.

• Spreadsheets are harder to understand.

Which of the following correctly defines a field?

• A request for data from the database

• A summary of data

• A collection of related fields in a row

• A single piece of information in a database

What is a query in a database?

• A column in a table

• A row in a table

• A request for data

• A type of report

Which of the following correctly defines a database record?

• A single piece of information in a database

• A column in a table

• A summary of data

• A collection of related fields in a row

What is the best way to enter large amounts of data into a database?

• Typing it in manually

• Printing and scanning the information

• Using a word processor

• Importing it from other sources

What is a key benefit of using offline databases?

• They are accessible from anywhere.

• They are managed by cloud providers.

• They offer 99.9% availability.

• They reduce the risk of cyber attacks.