<p> ACT301 – Applied Database Systems</p><p>Research Assignment #1</p><p>Write a 2 page research paper answering the following questions.</p><p> What is a database? </p><p> What is a relational database? </p><p> Why is a relational database popular? </p><p> What are some of the most popular DBMS?</p><p> What does a parent/child relationship mean with regards to a database?</p><p> Why is good database design important?</p><p> Why would a company need a database? Why not use Excel instead.</p><p> Here are a few websites to get you started</p><p> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKK3P11OCyM</p><p> http://www.tech-faq.com/ </p><p> http://www.cdis-now.com/uploads/media/WhyDoYouNeedaDatabase.pdf</p><p>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.</p>