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preperation for 1st Oracle certification
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Computer Science
12th Grade
11/21/2012

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There is a big increase in demand for Information Technology professionals in today's market. True or False?
Definition
True
Term
What are the major content areas covered in the Oracle Academy?
Definition
Data Modeling, SQL and PL/SQL
Term
What are the results of having all your data in one central location?
Definition
Improved performance
Easier access to data
Term
How do you turn "data" into "information"?
Definition
By querying it or accessing it
Term
the following is an example of data vs. information:Student age vs average age of all students in class.
Definition
TRUE
Term
Consider an example where an Oracle database works "behind the scenes" for common internet activity. Which of the following best describes a database transaction?
Definition
A person searching an airline website to find all available fares for a flight.
Term
Data Modeling is the last stage in the development of a database. True or False?
Definition
False
Term
Oracle was one of the first relational database systems available commercially? True or False?
Definition
True
Term
Which of the following is the correct order for the Database Development Process?
Definition
Strategy, Analysis, Design, Build
Term
Which of the following are examples of e-businesses that use database software?
Definition
Online clothing store
Online book store
Online personal shopping service
Term
Personal computers (PCs) have been in existence since 1950. True or False?
Definition
False
Term
Are all of the following examples of how changes in computing have affected day-to-day activities? Yes or No?
In the past you used to use the phone system to call directory assistance to get a phone number. Today you can use your PC to look up a phone number online.

In the past you used to have to go to the shoe store to buy shoes. Today you can use your PC to order shoes online.

In the past you had to use your PC to send a person an email. Today you can use your phone to send a text message.
Definition
Yes
Term
In the grid computing model, resources are pooled together for efficiency. True or False?
Definition
True
Term
The overall mission of the Oracle Corporation is to use the internet and fast servers to meet the needs of organizations by only storing data. True or False?
Definition
False
Term
Users would use which of the following software to access essential business applications?
Definition
GUI Interface
Internet Browser
Operating System
Term
A customized hat is an example of the conceptual model or the physical model?
Definition
Physical Model
Term
Which of the following are reasons we create conceptual models?
Definition
It facilitates discussion. A picture is worth a thousand words.
It forms important ideal system documentation.
It takes into account government regulations and laws
It forms a sound basis for physical database design
Term
Many reasons exist for creating a conceptual model.
Definition
They model functional and informational needs.
They capture current and future needs.
They accurately describe what a physical model will contain
Term
An Entity Relationship Diagram is an example of a Physical Model. True or False?
Definition
False
Term
In the following statements, find two examples of ENTITY: Instance. (Choose Two)
DAIRY PRODUCT: milk
VEGETABLE: grows
BOOK: Biography of Mahatma Gandhi
TRAIN: runs
Definition
DAIRY PRODUCT: milk
BOOK: Biography of Mahatma Gandhi
Term
An entity may have which of the following?
Definition
Instances
Term
In a physical data model, an attribute is represented as a/an
Definition
Column
Term
A/an _________ is a piece of information that in some way describes an entity. It is a property of the entity and it quantifies, qualifies, classifies or specifies the entity.
Definition
Attribute
Term
A/an _________ is a piece of information that in some way describes an entity. It is a property of the entity and it quantifies, qualifies, classifies or specifies the entity.
Definition
Attribute
Term
All of the following would be instances of the entity PERSON except which?
David Jones
Male
Angelina Rosalie
Grace Abinajam
Definition
Male
Term
Unique Identifiers....
Definition
Distinguish one instance of an entity from all other instances of that entity
Term
Some of the following could be attributes of an ENTITY called PERSON. Select the incorrect attributes for PERSON. (Choose Two)
Age
Freddy Wilson
Name
Priya Hansenna
Definition
Freddy Wilson
Priya Hansenna
Term
Entities are usually verbs. True or False?
Definition
False
Term
Which of the following statements about attributes are true? (Choose Two)
They describe, qualify, quantify, classify, or specify an entity.
They are often adjectives.
They have a data type such as a number or character string.
They must be single valued unless they belong to more than one entity.
Definition
They describe, qualify, quantify, classify, or specify an entity.
They have a data type such as a number or character string.
Term
What is the purpose of a Unique Identifier?
Definition
To identify one unique instance of an entity, by using one or more attributes and/or relationships.
Term
Which of the following entities most likely contains invalid attributes?
Entity: Home. Attributes: Number of Bedrooms, Owner, Address, Date Built
Entity: Pet. Attributes: Name, Birthdate, Owner
Entity: Car. Attributes: Owner Occupation, Owner Salary, Speed
Entity: Mother. Attributes: Name, Birthdate, Occupation, Salary
Definition
Entity: Car. Attributes: Owner Occupation, Owner Salary, Speed
Term
The word "Volatile" means....
Definition
Changing constantly; unstable
Term
The purpose of an ERD is to document the proposed system and facilitate discussion and understanding of the requirements captured by the developer. True or False?
Definition
True
Term
An Entity Relationship model is independent of the hardware or software used for implementation. True or False?
Definition
True
Term
Which of the following statements are true about ERD's? (Choose Two)
A piece of information can be shown multiple times on an ERD.
A piece of information should only be found one place on an ERD.
You should not model derivable data.
All data must be represented on the ERD, including derived summaries and the result of calculations.
Definition
A piece of information should only be found one place on an ERD.
You should not model derivable data.
Term
A well structured ERD will show only some parts of the finished data model. You should never try to model the entire system in one diagram, no matter how small the diagram might be. True or False?
Definition
False
Term
Relationships can be either mandatory or optional. True or False?
Definition
True
Term
What are the three properties that every relationship should have?
Definition
Name, optionality, degree
Term
Whhat is the best relationship name from CUSTOMER to ITEM
Definition
Each CUSTOMER must be the buyer of one or more ITEMS.
Term
Relationships always exist between
Definition
2 entities (or one entity twice)
Term
Entity names are always plural. True or False?
Definition
False
Term
Which symbol is used to show that a particular attribute is optional?
*
o
#
&
Definition
o
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