Practice Systemic Problems Inherent in Traditional File Processing Systems - 1.2.1 | Module 1: Introduction to Databases | Introduction to Database Systems
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1.2.1 - Systemic Problems Inherent in Traditional File Processing Systems

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is data redundancy?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how files might have the same information in more than one place.

Question 2

Easy

Define data inconsistency.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider different files having different addresses for the same customer.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What typically happens when data redundancy occurs?

  • Data is consolidated
  • Data becomes inconsistent
  • Data is deleted

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when an address is stored multiple times.

Question 2

True or False: Atomicity guarantees that every part of a transaction is executed, or none of it is.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how transactions must either completely succeed or fail as a whole.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Develop a report detailing two significant risks posed by data inconsistency in businesses, and discuss potential solutions.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the effects on customer relations and business decisions.

Question 2

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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how conflicts could be resolved proactively.

Challenge and get performance evaluation