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Unit 1: Database System Architecture

20242m

A Database Management System is a type of __________ software.

  • (i) It is a type of system software
  • (ii) It is a kind of application software
  • (iii) It is a kind of general software
  • (iv) Both (i) and (ii)
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Answer: (i) It is a type of system software (most exam expects (ii) or (iv) - see note)

Explanation: DBMS is system software that manages databases, provides abstraction over OS. Some classifications call it application software because it runs on OS, but academically it is considered system software / middleware between OS and applications. Given options, system software (i) is closest. Some keys mark (iv) Both system and application as correct because DBMS exhibits both properties - system for DB operations, application for users. Mention both views.

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