14. A database management system is:

a) A set of computer files

b) A set of one or more computer programs

c) A set of data to be processed by a computer

d) A manual accounting information system

16. A disadvantage of database management systems is that:

a) They are not flexible

b) They cannot be implemented on microcomputers

c) They rarely support file inquiries

d) They are often machine dependent (e.g., not all DBMSs can run on all types of

computers)

18. Which of these is an example of a data query language?

a) ABC

b) SQL

c) DDL

d) JPG

19. All of these are characteristics of the data stored in a data warehouse except:

a) Data are clean of errors

b) Data are defined uniformly

c) Data are stored in consistent formats

d) Data are simplified, and thus cannot be used to answer complex questions

20. Which of the following is not an advantage of form data entry over datasheet data entry?

a) It is fast and efficient for data entry

b) Accidental modification of adjacent records is not possible

c) In Access, all the fields for a record are usually displayed on the same screen

d) The forms are customizable by end users at run time

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21. Which of these is an advantage of a subform?

a) The ability to display subordinate information

b) The ability to be used in the same manner as regular forms

c) both of these

d) none of these

22. Forms are not capable of which of the following?

a) Read-only display

b) Auto-complete features

c) Validating input

d) Preventing all entry errors

23. Which of the following is not a guideline for creating professional data reports?

a) Plan before you program

b) Provide different output formats for different languages

c) Avoid garish colors and fonts

d) Fit on one sheet of paper

24. Assume that your manager has asked you to prepare a budget for your firm using data

stored in an Access database. The best approach for creating the budget would be to use

a:

a) Table

b) Query

c) Form

d) Report

e) SQL