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What does a database anomaly signify in a database management system?
What does a database anomaly signify in a database management system?
- Errors corrected by normalization
- Increased efficiency in data retrieval
- Redundant data stored in multiple tables
- An inconsistency in the relational table due to various operations (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a type of database anomaly?
Which of the following is NOT a type of database anomaly?
- Insertion Anomalies
- Maintenance Anomalies (correct)
- Update Anomalies
- Deletion Anomalies
What can cause database anomalies according to the content?
What can cause database anomalies according to the content?
- Regular updates and modifications of records
- Using unique identifiers for each record
- Poor management of data storage in a single table (correct)
- Storing data in multiple relational tables
What is a key characteristic of an insertion anomaly?
What is a key characteristic of an insertion anomaly?
What example illustrates a deletion anomaly?
What example illustrates a deletion anomaly?
Why is redundant data problematic in a database?
Why is redundant data problematic in a database?
Which statement accurately describes update anomalies?
Which statement accurately describes update anomalies?
How can the integrity of a database be affected by a poorly constructed table?
How can the integrity of a database be affected by a poorly constructed table?
What is the primary purpose of normalization in a database?
What is the primary purpose of normalization in a database?
What occurs during an update anomaly in a database?
What occurs during an update anomaly in a database?
Which normal form ensures that every attribute is a single-valued attribute?
Which normal form ensures that every attribute is a single-valued attribute?
How can one address an insertion anomaly in a database?
How can one address an insertion anomaly in a database?
What can happen if a table is not properly normalized?
What can happen if a table is not properly normalized?
What could be a consequence of the deletion anomaly in a poorly normalized database?
What could be a consequence of the deletion anomaly in a poorly normalized database?
What characterizes the Second Normal Form (2NF)?
What characterizes the Second Normal Form (2NF)?
What is a potential impact of data redundancy in an unnormalized database?
What is a potential impact of data redundancy in an unnormalized database?
Why can Professor_ID not be a foreign key in the Course table?
Why can Professor_ID not be a foreign key in the Course table?
What is the correct method to avoid partial dependency in the Course table?
What is the correct method to avoid partial dependency in the Course table?
Which of the following statements about the Teaching Assignment table is correct?
Which of the following statements about the Teaching Assignment table is correct?
How does the Junction Table help maintain data integrity?
How does the Junction Table help maintain data integrity?
What relationship does the Junction Table represent?
What relationship does the Junction Table represent?
What is the primary goal of First Normal Form (1NF) in database design?
What is the primary goal of First Normal Form (1NF) in database design?
What issue arises when Professor_ID is included in the Course table?
What issue arises when Professor_ID is included in the Course table?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Teaching Assignment junction table?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Teaching Assignment junction table?
Which statement about Second Normal Form (2NF) is true?
Which statement about Second Normal Form (2NF) is true?
What would happen if Professor_ID were allowed as a foreign key in relations to non-prime attributes?
What would happen if Professor_ID were allowed as a foreign key in relations to non-prime attributes?
How can functional dependencies be represented in a database?
How can functional dependencies be represented in a database?
What kind of anomalies might a relation that is not in Second Normal Form (2NF) suffer from?
What kind of anomalies might a relation that is not in Second Normal Form (2NF) suffer from?
In the context of normal forms, what is meant by 'composite keys'?
In the context of normal forms, what is meant by 'composite keys'?
What is the main focus of the transition from First Normal Form (1NF) to Second Normal Form (2NF)?
What is the main focus of the transition from First Normal Form (1NF) to Second Normal Form (2NF)?
Which of the following describes a functional dependency in a database?
Which of the following describes a functional dependency in a database?
What is a critical characteristic of a relation that meets First Normal Form (1NF)?
What is a critical characteristic of a relation that meets First Normal Form (1NF)?
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Study Notes
Database Anomalies and Normalization
- Database anomalies refer to inconsistencies that arise in a relational database due to improper management or structure.
- Major causes of anomalies include poor table design and storing all data in a single table, leading to redundancy and integrity issues.
- Types of anomalies include:
- Insertion Anomalies: Occur when essential data cannot be added due to missing related data.
- Deletion Anomalies: Happen when removing unwanted data inadvertently deletes desired information.
- Update Anomalies: Arise when multiple instances of data require updating, and some instances are missed.
Addressing Database Anomalies
- Normalization is a key process to eliminate database anomalies, organizing data through rules and relationships between tables.
- Different levels of normalization include:
- First Normal Form (1NF): Requires that all attributes are single-valued, eliminating composite and multi-valued attributes.
- Second Normal Form (2NF): Focuses on eliminating partial dependencies, applicable especially to tables with composite keys.
First Normal Form (1NF)
- A table is in 1NF if each attribute is atomic (single-valued).
- Implementation of 1NF enhances data integrity by removing redundant data and making queries simpler.
Second Normal Form (2NF)
- To be in 2NF, a table must be in 1NF and eliminate any partial dependencies, where non-prime attributes depend on a portion of a composite primary key.
- A functional dependency illustrates how one set of attributes is determined by another, essential to understanding 2NF.
- The concept of partial dependency is crucial for identifying anomalies in 2NF compliance.
Implementation of Functional Dependencies
- Functional dependencies express the relationship where one set of attributes reliably determines another.
- For instance, in an employee database, Employee ID determines Employee Name, Address, etc.
Resolving Structure Issues with Junction Tables
- Using a junction table is effective for handling many-to-many relationships, such as multiple professors teaching multiple courses.
- A junction table stores unique combinations of related IDs (e.g., Course_Code and Professor_ID), preserving data integrity and preventing duplicates.
- The primary key of the junction table is a composite of Course_Code and Professor_ID, ensuring no duplicate assignments occur.
Importance of Normalization
- Proper normalization prevents frequent anomalies related to insertion, update, and deletion.
- Maintaining database efficiency and integrity is crucial, as unnormalized tables can lead to excessive memory usage and data loss.
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