WGU 4426 DATA MANAGEMENT FOUNDATIONS TEST / WGU D426 DATA MANAGEMENT FOUNDATIONS STUDY GUIDE ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ BEST GRADED A+

WGU 4426 DATA MANAGEMENT FOUNDATIONS TEST / WGU D426 DATA MANAGEMENT FOUNDATIONS STUDY GUIDE ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ BEST GRADED A+ Data Numeric, textual, visual, or audio information that describes real-world systems Analog Data Data encoded as continuous variations on various physical media Digital Data Data encoded as zeros and ones on electronic and magnetic media Database A collection of data in a structured format Database system / database management system / DBMS Software that reads and writes data in a database. Ensures data is secure, internally consistent, and available at all times Query language A specialized programming language, designed specifically for database systems Database application Page 2 of 52 Software that helps business users interact with database systems Database administrator Person who is responsible for securing the database system against unauthorized users and enforces procedures for user access and database system availability Database designer Person who determines the format of each data element and the overall database structure Database programmer Person who develops computer programs that utilize a database Database user Person who is a consumer of data in a database; they request, update, or use stored data to generate reports or information Transaction A group of queries that must be either completed or rejected as a whole. Execution of some, but not all, queries results in inconsistent or incorrect data Architecture