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=Set 1 questions/answers November 19th 2011=

1. //Describe two characteristics of a flat file database//

Flat file databases have simple database system in which each database is contained in a single table. 2.a) //The PTC needs to meet requirements for modern database systems (line 156), explain how the ACID rules will help to meet these requirements.//

ACID (//atomicity, consistency, isolation, durability//) is a set of properties that guarantee database transactions are processed reliably.

b) With reference to lines 62 - 78, examine how to over come two problems related to MTG's IT system

3. Discuss the use of the ideas suggested in lines 114 - 134 as ways of attracting a diverse range of customers