NORTHLINK TECHNOLOGICAL INSITUTE

DATABASE MANAGEMENT
FINAL EXAM

I. MULTIPLE CHOICES. Write the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
1. The process of encoding information in such a way that only the person (or
computer) with the key can decode it.
a. Cipher c. Decryption
b. Encryption d. Cryptography

2. The practice and study of hiding information.

a. Cipher c. Decryption
b. Encryption d. Cryptography

3. It is an algorithm for performing encryption or decryption— a series of well-defined steps

that can be followed as a procedure.
a. Cipher c. Decryption
b. Encryption d. Cryptography

4. The encrypted form of information is known as _________.

a. Cipher-text c. Decrypt
b. Plain-text d. Cipher

5. This is a secret parameter (ideally known only to the communicants) for a specific
message exchange context.
a. Text c. Key
b. Plain-text d. Cipher

6. A process to verify that the information comes from a trusted source.

a. Encryption c. Verification
b. Decryption d. Authentication

7. A way to authenticate a person or an information on a computer with the use of username and
password
a. Password c. Digital Signatures
b. Pass cards d. Biometrics

8. The use of cards that can range from a simple card with a magnetic strip, similar
to a credit card, to sophisticated smart cards that have an embedded computer chip.
a. Password c. Digital Signatures
b. Pass cards d. Biometrics

9. The use of biological information to verify identity.

a. Password c. Digital Signatures
b. Pass cards d. Biometrics

10. It is the creation and maintenance of a database.

a. Database Analysis c. Database Management
b. Database Design d. Database Management Systems

11. It is a set of computer programs that controls the creation, maintenance, and the use of the
database with computer as a platform or of an organization and its end users.
a. Database Analysis c. Database Management
b. Database Design d. Database Management Systems

12. The person who is responsible for managing databases.

a. Database Administrator c. Systems Analyst
b. Project Leader d. Programmer

13. It is a database computer language designed for managing data in relational database
management systems (RDBMS), and originally based upon Relational Algebra.
a. DBMS c. SQL
b. MYSQL d. MSACCESS

14. A security measure that restricts access to the most valuable information that you
store on an as-needed basis.
a. Protecting Offline Copies c. Audit Data Access
b. Safeguarding Database Accounts d. Securing the Database Administrator

15. It is ensuring that all database accounts have passwords set on them with an
implementation of a strict password policy.
a. Protecting Offline Copies c. Audit Data Access
b. Safeguarding Database Accounts d. Securing the Database Administrator

II. NORMALIZATION.
CUSTOMER ORDER AND PRODUCT APPLICATION

The ABC Manufacturing company has a completely automated application

system. The system, however, resides on index files and does not allow for
decision support at all. In order to move to ad hoc queries, and "what if"
queries, the company has decided to convert the existing system to a
database. Use the following reports of the company to perform the
normalization of your database.

ABC MANUFACTURING ORDER FORM DATE: AUG 30, 2002

ORDER # 9932
MR. S.D. KURTZ SHIPPING ADDRESS: 456 NO STREET
123 THAT STREET HAMILTON, ONTARIO
TORONTO, ONTARIO L6K 5J4
A9B 8C7

PHONE: (416) 879-0045 (416) 786-3241 CUSTOMER DISCOUNT: 3%

ITEM # PRODUCT CODE DESCRIPTION QTY BACKORDERED FILLED PRICE/UNIT

AMOUNT
1 FR223 HALF SIZE REFRIGERATOR 2 0 2 750.99
1501.98
2 TB101 PATIO TABLE 5 2 3 150.00
450.00
3 CH089 PATIO CHAIRS 20 0 20 35.00
700.00

TOTAL
2651.98
DISCOUNT AMT
79.56

AMOUNT OWING
2572.42

PRODUCTS INVENTORY AS AT: AUG 30, 2002

PRODUCT CODE DESCRIPTION QTY ON HAND QTY BACKORDERED PRICE

CH089 PATIO CHAIRS 140 0 35.00
FR223 HALF SIZE REFRIGERATOR 10 0 750.99
TB101 PATIO TABLE 0 2 35.00
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ABC MANUFACTURING
PRODUCT EXPLOSION REPORT

PRODUCT CODE DESCRIPTION PART NUMB. PART DESCRIPTION QTY REQUIRED

CH089 PATIO CHAIRS WOOD223 1 X 2 - 30" WOOD 8
SCRW110 1.25" SCREWS 26
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TB101 PATIO TABLE WOOD995 2 X 4 - 48" WOOD 12

SCRW110 1.25" SCREWS 34
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