Monthly Archives: December 2008

Database Concepts

1. Define the term Database Management System. 2. Aware of the different components of a Database Management System. 3. Recognise the difference between logical and physical views of database data. 4. Define three database models and outline their basic features. … Continue reading

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Data Management

1. Define the term database. 2. What is an attribute? How is it related to an entity? 3. What is data redundancy? Why is it a problem? 4. How would you describe the traditional approach to data management? How does … Continue reading

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Systems Fundamentals

How would you distinguish data and information? Information and Knowledge? Identify at least 6 characteristics of valuable information. What is a computer-based information system? What are its components? Data are the raw facts. For example the grocery store manager’s list … Continue reading

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The white horse

What is the Organisation? What are the Functional Areas? What are the Business Processes in 1 of the functional areas? http://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ takes us to the City of Whitehorse. There are 4 main functional areas: Corporate Services, City Development, Human Services, … Continue reading

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