1) What are Grid Computing and Cloud Computing (describe them in your own words ) ?

2) Define the difference between data and information (describe them with example, in your own words )

3) Describe what a database is, the various types of databases, and why they are valuable assets for decision making (describe them in your own words )

4) Explain the importance of database design (describe them in your own words )

5) Outline the main components of the database system (describe them in your own words each one of them)