CLOUD COMPUTING

CLOUD COMPUTING

DATABASE MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are databases mainly used for?
A
To store archived data
B
To store and organise data
C
To analyse data
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Databases are used for storing, maintaining and accessing any sort of data. They collect information on people, places or things. That information is gathered in one place so that it can be observed and analyzed. Databases can be thought of as an organized collection of information.

Detailed explanation-2: -Databases are the most common platform used to hold corporate data. They contain a collection of data that’s organized so it can be accessed, updated and managed.

Detailed explanation-3: -A database is an organized repository of related information stored in a manner that enables it to be easily accessed, managed, and updated. Databases store information in a grid system consisting of rows and columns to make retrieval easier. Data gathered from multiple sources cannot be used as it is.

Detailed explanation-4: -Data are organized in database tables. A database table consists of rows and columns. In database terminology, each row is called a record, object or entity. Each column is called a field or attribute.

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