Practice - Systemic Problems Inherent in Traditional File Processing Systems
Practice Questions
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What is data redundancy?
💡 Hint: Think about how files might have the same information in more than one place.
Define data inconsistency.
💡 Hint: Consider different files having different addresses for the same customer.
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What typically happens when data redundancy occurs?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when an address is stored multiple times.
True or False: Atomicity guarantees that every part of a transaction is executed, or none of it is.
💡 Hint: Think about how transactions must either completely succeed or fail as a whole.
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Develop a report detailing two significant risks posed by data inconsistency in businesses, and discuss potential solutions.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects on customer relations and business decisions.
Analyze a scenario where multiple users are updating the same record simultaneously in a traditional file system. Discuss the possible outcomes and suggest best practices for management.
💡 Hint: Think about how conflicts could be resolved proactively.
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