Define the term ‘database’? List 3 reasons why DBMS are better systems compared with flat files

This question contains two sub questions a and b.

1. Define the term ‘database’? List 3 reasons why DBMS are better systems compared with flat files.
2. Explain the importance of data mining tools and the types of information they produce. In what type of circumstance would you advise a company to use data mining?