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What is the first step in identifying suitable business data for normalization?

  • Understand the business processes (correct)
  • Conduct stakeholder interviews
  • Review existing documentation
  • Identify key entities

    • Which of the following is NOT a benefit of normalization?

  • Increased data integrity
  • Reduced data redundancy
  • Enhanced user interface design (correct)
  • Improved query performance

    • What is the purpose of conducting stakeholder interviews during the normalization process?

  • To dictate the database design structure
  • To gather insights on data requirements (correct)
  • To analyze existing database schemas
  • To create documentation templates

    • How does normalization affect the relationships between entities in a database?

    <p>It clarifies and simplifies relationships (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method can provide valuable insights into data elements already identified or documented?

    <p>Review existing documentation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of reconciling differences between data during normalization?

    <p>To ensure consistency across data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the process of normalizing data mainly focus on?

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    Which of the following is essential for understanding the workflow in a business process?

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    What is the key attribute in the STUDENT table?

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    Which course has the longest duration as per the COURSE table?

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    Which result corresponds to Student #1002 in the RESULT table?

    <p>Course# P3, Marks 67, Grade C (C), Course# M4, Marks 78, Grade B (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many tables are created after removing partial dependency from the Student_Course_Result table?

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    In the RESULT table, what does the Grade 'D' correspond to?

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    What information is missing from the EXAM DATE table?

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    Which of the following statements is true about the STUDENT table?

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    What type of dependency needs to be removed from the Student_Course_Result table?

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    What does a Physical Entity Relationship Diagram primarily illustrate?

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    Which term refers to attributes that describe or provide details about an entity?

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    What is the typical structure of a database intended for?

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    Which of the following describes an Integer data type?

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    In the context of ERDs, what does a 'Verb' represent?

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    What type of value can a Character data type hold?

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    How many bytes of space does each character in a Character data type occupy?

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    Which statement is true regarding String data types?

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    What is the first step in addressing an arising issue in web applications or database systems?

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    Which of the following methods is NOT typically used to gather information related to an issue?

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    What is the purpose of analyzing the root cause of an issue?

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    When proposing solutions, which factor is NOT typically considered during the evaluation of trade-offs?

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    What is an important step to take after implementing a solution to an issue?

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    Which of the following is typically NOT part of the testing process after implementation?

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    What is one of the goals when proposing solutions to an identified issue?

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    What must be analyzed to determine appropriate measures for an issue?

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    What is the primary goal of comparing normalization results with an ERD?

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    Which of the following best describes the outcome of the normalization process?

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    What should foreign keys in a normalized table do?

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    What feature ensures that normalization preserves intended relationships between entities?

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    Which of the following actions takes place after normalization?

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    What is meant by reconciling differences between data in normalization?

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    Which of the following is NOT a goal of normalization?

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    In a library database, what does the 'Author ID' in the 'Books' table signify?

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    What is the primary purpose of documenting the completed data model?

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    Which component should be included first in the documentation of a completed data model?

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    Which of the following best describes 'Entity Descriptions' in the context of a data model?

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    What type of information should be documented as 'Attribute Definitions'?

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    In the documentation of a data model, how should 'Relationship Descriptions' be articulated?

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    Which stakeholders benefit from the documentation of a completed data model?

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    What ongoing skills are essential in resolving issues related to web development and database administration?

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    Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding documentation in database administration?

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    Flashcards

    Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)

    A visual representation of data elements and their relationships in a database.

    Logical ERD

    ERD showing data structure and relationships, part of solution design.

    Physical ERD

    Detailed ERD showing database implementation, including non-functional requirements like performance and security.

    Database

    Structured collection of information, easily stored and retrieved.

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    Attribute (adj.)

    Data element describing/detailing the entity.

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    Entity (noun)

    A person, object, concept, or event in a database.

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    Relationship (verb)

    Connection between entities (e.g., "enroll").

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    Data Type

    Format of data storage (e.g., integer, character, string).

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    Suitable Business Data

    Data that accurately reflects entities and relationships in a system.

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    Business Process Understanding

    Deep understanding of how a business operates and flows of data.

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    Stakeholder Interviews

    Gathering data requirements from stakeholders (business owners, etc.).

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    Existing Documentation Review

    Checking existing documents (requirements, diagrams) to find important data.

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    Normalization

    Organizing a database to reduce data redundancy and improve efficiency.

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    Data redundancy

    Repeating the same data in multiple places.

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    ER diagram

    A visual representation of database entities and their relationships.

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    Data Reconciliation

    Comparing database and diagram results to ensure accuracy.

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    Normalization and ERD Comparison

    Ensuring that normalized tables accurately reflect relationships in the Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD).

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    Normalization goal

    Eliminating redundancy and improving data integrity in a database.

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    Foreign Keys

    Fields in a table that link to primary keys in another table, establishing relationships between entities.

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    ERD

    A visual representation of the entities and relationships in a database.

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    Data Reconciliation (Normalization)

    Resolving conflicts or inconsistencies that arise during the normalization process.

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    Atomic Tables

    Smaller, independent tables resulting from the normalization process, reducing redundancy.

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    Redundancy (data)

    Storing the same data multiple times in a database.

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    Normalized Tables Validation

    Checking attribute alignment with the ERD and ensuring the accuracy of data relationships.

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    Student Table Attributes

    The Student Table contains attributes like Student#, Student Name, and DateOfBirth. Student# is the key attribute.

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    Course Table Attributes

    Contains course details like Course#, Course Name, and Duration. Course# is a unique identifier of a course.

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    Result Table: Student Course Marks

    Links student results to specific courses, including student ID, course ID, marks achieved, and grades.

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    Exam Date Table Attributes

    Stores the exam date for each course which helps with scheduling and other administrative aspects.

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    Functional Dependency (STUDENT)

    Student Name and DateOfBirth are dependent on Student# in the STUDENT table. This means one student has only one name and birthday.

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    Separate Tables

    Splitting tables like Student_Course_Result into separate tables like STUDENT, COURSE, RESULT, EXAM_DATE removes redundant data and improves database structure.

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    Key Attribute (STUDENT)

    The Student# is the key attribute in the STUDENT table, uniquely identifying each student.

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    Issue Identification

    The initial step in resolving any issue, involving understanding and defining the specific problem or challenge.

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    Information Gathering

    Collecting relevant data and information related to the issue, such as system logs, user feedback, or performance metrics.

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    Root Cause Analysis

    Examining the source of the issue to determine the underlying cause. This might involve code, database design, or network configuration.

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    Solution Proposal

    Suggesting potential solutions based on the root cause analysis, including code changes, database optimization, or security enhancements.

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    Trade-off Evaluation

    Assessing the impact and trade-offs of proposed solutions, considering factors like cost, time, and compatibility.

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    Implementation and Testing

    Putting the chosen solution into action and then thoroughly testing it to ensure it works as intended.

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    System Monitoring

    Keeping a close watch on the system after implementing the solution, tracking performance metrics and addressing any new issues that arise.

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    Iteration and Adjustment

    Continuously adjusting the solution or making further improvements based on monitoring results and feedback.

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    Data Model Documentation

    The process of creating a detailed record of the data model's structure, relationships, and constraints.

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    Entity Descriptions

    A detailed explanation of each entity within the data model, including its purpose, attributes, and any constraints.

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    Attribute Definitions

    A list of each attribute present in an entity, along with their names, data types, lengths, and constraints.

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    Relationship Descriptions

    A clear explanation of the relationships between entities, including their types (one-to-one, one-to-many, etc.) and any applicable constraints.

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    What is the purpose of documenting a data model?

    Documentation serves as a vital reference for developers, database administrators, and other stakeholders. It helps them understand the structure and relationships within the data model.

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    Why are entity descriptions important?

    Entity descriptions explain the purpose and significance of each entity within the data model, helping stakeholders understand their roles in the system.

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    Why is it important to document attributes?

    Attribute definitions help ensure data consistency and accuracy by clearly defining the characteristics of each attribute.

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    Study Notes

    Entities, Attributes, Data Types, and Relationships of Data

    • An entity is a real-world object, person, place or thing about which information is stored
    • Entities in a database are equivalent to tables in a relational database, each row is an instance of that entity
    • A relationship links entities, such as a student attending a school.

    Entity Type

    • An entity type defines the shared properties of all entity instances within an entity set.
    • Entity keys uniquely identify each entity instance within the entity set.

    Entity Set

    • An entity set is a logical collection of objects of the same type
    • An entity set has analogous relationship to a table in a relational database

    Attributes

    • An attribute is a characteristic that describes an entity. Attributes can be simple or composite, single-valued or multi-valued, stored or derived, and complex.
    • Simple attributes cannot be further subdivided, while composite attributes can.
    • A single-valued attribute has just one value per instance, unlike a multi-valued attribute which can have multiple values per instance. Stored attributes are directly part of the entity, while derived attributes are calculated from stored attributes. Complex attributes can be both composite and multi-valued.

    Entity Keys

    • An entity's key is a property or set of properties that uniquely identifies it within a set.
    • Every entity in a relational database must have at least one key, and there can be more than one key.
    • A primary key uniquely identifies each record in a table, and an alternate key is another candidate key that hasn't been selected as the primary key.
    • foreign keys are used to establish relationships between tables, referencing the primary key of another table.

    Types of Keys

    • Strong entities have primary keys
    • Weak entities don't have their own sufficient attributes to form a primary key and their existence depends on a primary key from another table.
    • Recursive Entities: A relation between occurrences of a certain entity

    Relationships

    • Relationships are associated. The relationships between tables/entities help understand how data in the tables/entities is related to one another
    • Relationships are described via use of verbs.
    • Cardinality describes the relationship in terms of 'one-to-one', 'one-to-many', and 'many-to-many'.

    Business Rules

    • Business rules are statements that define or constrain aspects of a business.
    • Rules are used to describe how the business works, and how data is structured and used. Business rules define business terms, express facts, constraints, and derivable information.

    Review of Business Rules

    • Review of business rules are statements about the business, company or corporation and always resolve to a true or false answer. These business rules are facts that define how the business operates. They define the business in terms of structures and constraints.

    Data Types

    • Data types describe the format of data storage in variables.
      • Integer data types store whole numbers
      • Character data types store text - including letters and numbers
    • Data Types are used to describe the format of data storage in variables

    Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)

    • ER diagrams are visual representations used to document and analyze database design.
    • ER diagrams document different entities as well as relationships between entities.
    • ER diagrams contain entities (represented by rectangles) that describe important elements of interest.
    • Attributes relating to entities are represented by ovals.
    • Relationships between entities are represented by diamonds.

    Normalization

    • Normalization is a process of organizing data in a database.
    • Normalization aims to reduce data redundancy and improve data integrity.
    • Normalization involves analyzing data and relationships within a given system.
    • Identify and resolve relationships and dependencies. Divide tables into well-structured smaller tables
    • Normalize by resolving redundancies and improving data integrity.

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