Chapter 10 Objectives
Discuss the functions
common to most DBMSs
Identify the qualities
of valuable information
Explain why data is important
to an organization
Discuss the terms character,
field, record, and file
Identify file maintenance techniques
Differentiate between a file processing system approach and the database approach
Describe characteristics of
relational, object-oriented, and multidimensional databases
Explain how Web databases work
Discuss the responsibilities of
database analysts and administrators
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