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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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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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Cloud computing uses Server virtualization.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

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Cloud computing :: 


Cloud computing is an information technology (IT) paradigm that enables ubiquitous access to shared pools of configurable system resources and higher-level services that can be rapidly provisioned with minimal management effort, often over the Internet.


 


Server virtualization :


Server virtualization is a virtualization technique that involves partitioning a physical server into a number of small, virtual servers with the help of virtualization software. In server virtualization, each virtual server runs multiple operating system instances at the same time.


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Server virtualization is more for a good reason. It offers the potential to dramatically save space and improve server efficiency. Vendors are in fierce competition to offer the most advanced tools that they hope will earn them the virtualization crown.


 


Hence, the given statement that 'Cloud computing uses Server virtualization.' is TRUE.


 


 

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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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 Which of the following occurs when a transaction rereads data it has previously read and finds modification or deletions caused by a committed transaction?

A) Nonrepeatable read B) Phantom read
C) Dirty read D) Consistent read
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nonrepeatable read

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