Write a 2 Page Research Paper Answering the Following Questions

ACT301 – Applied Database Systems

Research Assignment #1

Write a 2 page research paper answering the following questions.

 What is a database?

 What is a relational database?

 Why is a relational database popular?

 What are some of the most popular DBMS?

 What does a parent/child relationship mean with regards to a database?

 Why is good database design important?

 Why would a company need a database? Why not use Excel instead.

 Here are a few websites to get you started

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKK3P11OCyM

http://www.tech-faq.com/

http://www.cdis-now.com/uploads/media/WhyDoYouNeedaDatabase.pdf

Use a standard 12-point font. Double spaced. You must use at least 5 sources. Site ALL sources on a separate page. Turn in hardcopy at the beginning of class on the due date. Be ready to discuss in class.