Assignments chapter 2

  • What is a database management system (DBMS)?

It’s a collection of programs that enables users to create and maintain databases and control all access to them. The primary goal of a DBMS is to provide an environment that is both convenient and efficient for users to retrieve and store information.

  • What are the properties of a DBMS?

A collection of programs that enables users to create and maintain databases and control all access to them.

  • Provide three examples of a real-world database (e.g., the library contains a database of books).
  1. Netflix is a collection of movies and series.
  2. Youtube is a collection of videos.
  3. Spotify is a collection of music.