📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. What is a Database Management System (DBMS)?

A) A physical filing cabinet for storing papers

B) Software that creates, manages, and retrieves data from databases

C) A computer hardware component

D) A type of internet browser

2. Which of these is NOT a main function of a DBMS?

A) Data storage

B) Data retrieval

C) Creating computer viruses

D) Updating information

3. Which of these are examples of databases you use in daily life? (Check all that apply)

Facebook user profiles

Shopee product catalogue

School student registry

Your physical notebook

4. What is the main advantage of using a DBMS over manual record keeping?

A) It's more expensive

B) Faster data access and reduced errors

C) It requires more people to operate

D) It uses more paper

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers and Application

5. Fill in the blanks:

A DBMS is like a well-organised _____________ cabinet compared to a messy stack of _____________.

6. List three real-world examples of databases that are used in the Philippines:

7. Explain in 2-3 sentences why a university would use a DBMS for their student registry instead of keeping paper records:

8. Design a simple database table for a school library. Complete the table below with appropriate column headings and one example row:

Column 1: _____________	Column 2: _____________	Column 3: _____________	Column 4: _____________
Example: _____________	_____________	_____________	_____________

🤔 Part 3: Critical Thinking

9. Imagine you own a small sari-sari store. How would using a simple DBMS help you manage your business better than writing everything in a notebook? Give at least two specific benefits:

10. What might happen if a large company like Globe Telecom didn't use a DBMS to manage their customer information? Describe two potential problems: