UNIT 1 BASIC CONCEPTS OF DBMS Q1 CHARACTERISTICS AND BENEFITS OF A DATABASE? Self-Describing Nature of a Database System A Database System contains not only the database itself but also the descriptions of data structure and constraints (meta-data). This information is used by the DBMS software or database users if needed. This separation makes a database system totally different from the traditional file-based system in which the data definition is a part of application programs. Insulation between Program and Data In the file based system, the structure of the data files is defined in the application progra...
UNIT IST Introduction to Computers: Block diagram of computer. Types of computers and features, Mini Computers, Micro Computers, Mainframe Computers, Super Computers. Types of Programming Languages (Machine Languages, Assembly Languages, High Level Languages). Types of Memory (Primary avgnd Secondary) RAM ROM, PROM, and EPROM. Secondary Storage Devices (FD, CD, HD, Pen drive) I/O Devices (Scanners, Plotters, LCD, Plasma Display) Number Systems Introduction to Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal system Conversion, Simple Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication What Does Computer Mean? A computer is a machine or device that performs processes, calculations and operations based on instructions provided by a software or hardware pr...
FOC UNIT IST 1. A term in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer is/was being used. a) development b) generation c) advancement d) growth View Answer Answer: b 2. The fourth generation was based on integrated circuits. a) True b) False View Answer Answer: b. 3. The generation based on VLSI microprocessor. a) 1st b) 2nd c) 3rd d) 4th View Answer Answer: d Explanation: The 4th gen was VLSI microprocessor based. The period of fourth generation: 4. ______ generation of computer started with using vacuum tubes as the basic components. a) 1st b) 2nd c) 3rd d) 4th View Answer Answer: a 5. Batch processing was mainly used in this generation. a) 1st b) 2nd c) 3rd d) 4th View Answer Answer: a 6. ___________ is an emerging branch in computer science, which interprets means and method of making computers think like human beings. a) Block chain b) VR c) AI d) Cloud computing View Answer ...
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