DBMS MCQ Questions and Answers

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Q101
Which of the following is an automated or manual tool for storing and organizing information about the data maintained in a database?
  • A JAD
  • B electronic journal
  • C data dictionary
  • D hypermedia database
Answer: Option C
Q102
A row or record in a relational database is called a(n)
  • A field
  • B pointer
  • C file
  • D tuple
Answer: Option D
Q103
In a relational database, the operation that creates a subset of data consisting of columns in a table, permitting the user to create new tables that contain only the information required is the
  • A join operation
  • B project operation
  • C section operation
  • D select operation
Answer: Option B
Q104
In the relational database, the operation that combines relational tables to provide the user with more information than is available in individual tables is the
  • A join operation
  • B merge operation
  • C select operation
  • D grow operation
Answer: Option A
Q105
The logical database model that presents data to users in a treelike structure is the
  • A object-oriented DBMS
  • B network DBMS
  • C relational DBMS
  • D hierarchical DBMS
Answer: Option D
Q106
The hierarchical DBMS organizes data elements into
  • A segments
  • B data compartments
  • C data units
  • D objects
Answer: Option A
Q107
An abstract model of the database from a business perspective best defines
  • A physical design
  • B object design
  • C organizational view
  • D conceptual design
Answer: Option D
Q108
The process of creating small, stable data structures from complex groups of data when designing a relational database defines
  • A data decomposition
  • B data structuring
  • C data transcribing
  • D normalization
Answer: Option D
Q109
Which of the following best describes a special organizational function for managing the organization
  • A database administration
  • B information management
  • C data analysis
  • D data administration
Answer: Option D
Q110
Data administration
  • A establishes specific policies and procedures through which data can be managed as an organizational resource
  • B establishes access rules and procedures
  • C defines and organizes database structure and content
  • D maintains the database
Answer: Option A
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