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 The object definition language (ODL) is which of the following?

A) Used to develop logical schemas B) A data definition language for OODB
C) A method to implement a logical schema D) All of the above.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above.

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The "curse of dimensionality" relates to which problem of using operational data for BI reporting?

A) Dirty data B) Inconsistent data
C) Too much data D) Non-integrated data
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Too much data

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 The ODBC Level 1 API contains which of the following functions?

A) Browse possible connections and data sources only B) Connect to data sources with driver-specific information only
C) Process a scrollable cursor only D) Both 1 and 3 above are in the OBDC Level 1 API.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Connect to data sources with driver-specific information only

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 A report generated by a reporting system is delivered to the appropriate users via a user-accessed Web site. This system uses which of the following report modes?

A) Push B) Pull
C) RFM D) OLAP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pull

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To eliminate definition duplication, XML Schemas define:

A) an intersection table. B) global elements.
C) a normalized definition table. D) None of the above is correct.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) global elements.

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A subset of the database which contain virtual data that is derived from the database files but is not explicitly stored is called

A) Touple B) View
C) Relation D) Key
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) View

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A view may be a subset of the database or it may contain virtual data that is derived from the database files but is not explicitly stored .

 

 

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Of the three ways to create an Oracle database, which one is the easiest and most recommended?

A) Using the Oracle Database Configuration Assistant. B) Using the Oracle-supplied database creation procedures.
C) Using the SQL CREATE DATABASE command. D) None of the above is correct.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Using the Oracle Database Configuration Assistant.

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 Which of the following improves a query's processing time?

A) Write complex queries. B) Combine a table with itself.
C) Query one query within another. D) Use compatible data types.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Use compatible data types.

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