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A database is a pool (collection) of information.

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What does it mean to populate a database?

Populating a database generally means adding information (data) to a database, thus filling in any pregenerated information needed. It could also mean adding the fields to a database in order to be able to fill it with information. The final common use of that term is to connect a database to a front end application in order to use the information stored in that database.


What is meant by importing data into a database?

Importing data into a database refers to the process of transferring data from an external source, such as a file or another database, into a database system. This allows users to store, organize, and manipulate the data within the database for various purposes, such as analysis, reporting, or application development.


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The database schema is the description of the database. It defines how the database is set up and what data it is to contain and control. This description is given to the DBMS to manage the data. The database state is an image of how the database looks at any given time. The database schema is set unless you change how the database is structured. The database state will change whenever new data is entered into the database and the database is updated.


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What does query mean in relation to databases?

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