1.) Using a single sentence, explain the role of databases in organizations. Then explain your answer.

2.) Describe the DBA's responsibilities.

3.) Explain and contrast differences and similarities between DBA and DA.

4.) Describe and characterize the skills desired for a DBA.

5.) What are the DBA's managerial roles? Describe the managerial activities and services provided by the DBA

6.) What DBA activities support end users?

7.) Explain the DBA's managerial role in the definition and enforcement of policies, procedures, and standards.

8.) Protecting data security, privacy, and integrity are important database functions. What activities are required in the DBA's managerial role of enforcing these functions?

9.) Discuss the importance and characteristics of database data backup and recovery procedures.Then describe the actions that must be detailed in backup and recovery plans.

10.) Describe the activities that are typically associated with the design and implementation services of the DBA technical function. What technical skills are desirable in the DBA's personnel?

11.) Identify some bottlenecks in DBMS performance. Then propose some solutions used in DBMS performance tuning.

12.) What characteristics do a CASE tool and a DBMS have in common? How can these characteristics be used to enhance the data administration function?