1.

Which transformation in computing allows for storage and delivery of

applications and data over the internet? Mark for Review
(1) Points

Cloud Computing (*)

Desktop computing

Mainframe computing

Grid Computing

Correct Correct

2. A database is a centralized and structured set of data stored on

a computer system and provides facilities for retrieving, adding, modifying, and
deleting the data when required. Mark for Review
(1) Points

True (*)

False

Correct Correct

3. A database interacts with the data and provides the following

facilities: Mark for Review
(1) Points

Retrieving data

Inserting data

Deleting data

All of the above. (*)

Correct Correct

4. Which of the following transformations in computing led to the

increase in graphical user interface (GUI) applications? Mark for Review
(1) Points

Mainframe computing

Desktop computing (*)

Client/Server Computing

Grid Computing

Incorrect Incorrect. Refer to Section 1 Lesson 2.

5. A ___________ model describes a database in terms of tables,

columns, and joins between tables. Mark for Review
(1) Points

Network

Relational (*)

Object Oriented

Hierarchical

Correct Correct

6. Which of the following is not a stage in the Database Development Process?

Mark for Review
(1) Points

Build

Design

Strategy and Analysis

Reporting (*)

Incorrect Incorrect. Refer to Section 1 Lesson 3.

 7. The advantages of an object-oriented data model are: Mark for
Review
(1) Points

Reduced Maintenance

Real-World Modeling

Both A and B. (*)

Neither A or B.

Correct Correct

8. In a _______ database model the data is organized into a tree-

like structure and to retrieve data the whole tree needs to be traversed starting
from the root node. Mark for Review
(1) Points

Network

Hierarchical (*)

Object Oriented

Relational

Incorrect Incorrect. Refer to Section 1 Lesson 3.

9. The Oracle Academy courses are intended for self study. True or
False? Mark for Review
(1) Points

True

False (*)

Incorrect Incorrect. Refer to Section 1 Lesson 1.

 10. The main subject areas taught by the Oracle Academy are: Mark
for Review
(1) Points

Computer Repairs

Data Modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL (*)

Systems programming and computer architecture

Database performance tuning

Correct Correct
11. Business rules help you understand the standardization procedure an
organization follows when handling huge data. Mark for Review
(1) Points

True (*)

False

Correct Correct

12. Documenting Business Requirements helps developers control the

scope of the system and prevents users from claiming that the new system does not
meet their business requirements. True or False? Mark for Review
(1) Points

True (*)

False

Correct Correct

13. Using a database solution instead of a flat file eliminates all

of the following issues except: Mark for Review
(1) Points

Data entry anomalies

 Inconsistency

Redundancy

Incorrect data (*)

Correct Correct

14. When completing the conceptual modeling process we must take into
account the following: Mark for Review
(1) Points

Business Rules

Assumptions

Problems

All of the above (*)

Correct Correct

15. Business rules are important because_________. Mark for Review

(1) Points

They are complex and difficult to understand.

They can all be incorporated into the database design structure.

They can become outdated quickly.

They allow the developer to understand the relationship and constraints of

the participating entities (*)