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Cambridge AS & A Level Computer Science

8.2Database management systems (DBMS)

Database management systems (DBMS) in Cambridge AS & A Level Computer Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 8.2.1Describe the features of a DBMS that address file-based issues (data dictionary, logical schema, integrity, security).
  2. 8.2.2Explain how the developer interface and query processor are used.

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What does the data dictionary of a DBMS contain?

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