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What type of index contains an entry for every table row?
What type of index contains an entry for every table row?
Physical design of a database affects query results.
Physical design of a database affects query results.
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What is the purpose of a bitmap index?
What is the purpose of a bitmap index?
A bitmap index is a grid of bits used to efficiently store and retrieve data based on specific criteria.
In a binary search, the database repeatedly splits the index until it finds the entry containing the ___.
In a binary search, the database repeatedly splits the index until it finds the entry containing the ___.
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Match the following types of indexes with their descriptions:
Match the following types of indexes with their descriptions:
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What is an example of an entity instance?
What is an example of an entity instance?
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Cardinality refers only to the maximum relationship between entities.
Cardinality refers only to the maximum relationship between entities.
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What is the primary function of analysis in entity-relationship modeling?
What is the primary function of analysis in entity-relationship modeling?
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In entity-relationship modeling, a ______ is a set of related things.
In entity-relationship modeling, a ______ is a set of related things.
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Match the steps of analysis with their respective names:
Match the steps of analysis with their respective names:
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Which of the following is NOT a step in logical design?
Which of the following is NOT a step in logical design?
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An attribute instance is a statement about entity instances.
An attribute instance is a statement about entity instances.
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Define what a subtype entity is.
Define what a subtype entity is.
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What is the purpose of creating supertype and subtype entities in database design?
What is the purpose of creating supertype and subtype entities in database design?
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In crow's foot notation, cardinality is illustrated using circles and lines.
In crow's foot notation, cardinality is illustrated using circles and lines.
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What term describes the relationship that identifies a supertype-subtype connection?
What term describes the relationship that identifies a supertype-subtype connection?
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A _____ key is created by the database designer when no suitable primary key exists.
A _____ key is created by the database designer when no suitable primary key exists.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a primary key?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a primary key?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What should primary key values be, according to database design principles?
What should primary key values be, according to database design principles?
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Artificial keys contain descriptive information to make them more intuitive.
Artificial keys contain descriptive information to make them more intuitive.
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What does the SET NULL action do when a foreign key is invalid?
What does the SET NULL action do when a foreign key is invalid?
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The BETWEEN operator can only check for values that are strictly between two numbers.
The BETWEEN operator can only check for values that are strictly between two numbers.
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What is a subquery in SQL?
What is a subquery in SQL?
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In an entity-relationship model, an __________ is a descriptive property of an entity.
In an entity-relationship model, an __________ is a descriptive property of an entity.
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Match the SQL actions with their descriptions:
Match the SQL actions with their descriptions:
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Which of the following statements is true regarding self-joins?
Which of the following statements is true regarding self-joins?
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Materialized views do not need to be refreshed after the base table changes.
Materialized views do not need to be refreshed after the base table changes.
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What does an entity-relationship diagram (ER diagram) represent?
What does an entity-relationship diagram (ER diagram) represent?
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What is a characteristic of a candidate key?
What is a characteristic of a candidate key?
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A table is considered to be in Boyce-Codd normal form if there are no non-key columns.
A table is considered to be in Boyce-Codd normal form if there are no non-key columns.
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What does normalization achieve in database design?
What does normalization achieve in database design?
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A __________ table imposes no order on rows and is optimized for insert operations.
A __________ table imposes no order on rows and is optimized for insert operations.
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Match the following table structures with their descriptions:
Match the following table structures with their descriptions:
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When is a table said to be in third normal form?
When is a table said to be in third normal form?
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Denormalization is the process of eliminating redundancy in databases.
Denormalization is the process of eliminating redundancy in databases.
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Define what a trivial dependency is using an example.
Define what a trivial dependency is using an example.
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Which of the following statements about data independence is true?
Which of the following statements about data independence is true?
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The DROP TABLE statement can be used to delete a table but leaves its data intact.
The DROP TABLE statement can be used to delete a table but leaves its data intact.
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What SQL statement is used to add, delete, or modify columns in an existing table?
What SQL statement is used to add, delete, or modify columns in an existing table?
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The data type for storing values with a specific number of characters is called ______.
The data type for storing values with a specific number of characters is called ______.
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Match the following SQL commands with their functions:
Match the following SQL commands with their functions:
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Which data type would you use for a value that needs to store an integer up to 100?
Which data type would you use for a value that needs to store an integer up to 100?
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VARCHAR is used exclusively for integer storage in SQL.
VARCHAR is used exclusively for integer storage in SQL.
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What is the signed range of SMALLINT data type?
What is the signed range of SMALLINT data type?
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The command ______ is used to change existing rows in a database table.
The command ______ is used to change existing rows in a database table.
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Match the data types with their storage sizes:
Match the data types with their storage sizes:
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What is the purpose of the modulo operator (%) in SQL?
What is the purpose of the modulo operator (%) in SQL?
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The INT data type can represent numbers up to 4,294,967,295 when unsigned.
The INT data type can represent numbers up to 4,294,967,295 when unsigned.
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What type of data can a DECIMAL(M, D) store?
What type of data can a DECIMAL(M, D) store?
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The ______ operator compares two values for equality.
The ______ operator compares two values for equality.
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Which of the following describes the role of the ALTER TABLE statement?
Which of the following describes the role of the ALTER TABLE statement?
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What is the main function of the physical design phase in database design?
What is the main function of the physical design phase in database design?
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Which statement accurately describes data independence?
Which statement accurately describes data independence?
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What differentiates a row from a tuple in the context of database tables?
What differentiates a row from a tuple in the context of database tables?
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Which characteristic is specific to tables in relational database systems?
Which characteristic is specific to tables in relational database systems?
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Which of the following parts of a table contributes to its structural definition?
Which of the following parts of a table contributes to its structural definition?
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What is the primary responsibility of a database administrator?
What is the primary responsibility of a database administrator?
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Which function does the transaction manager serve within a database system?
Which function does the transaction manager serve within a database system?
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What is a key feature of the query processor in a database system?
What is a key feature of the query processor in a database system?
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Which data type would you use to store values that require both an integer and a decimal point?
Which data type would you use to store values that require both an integer and a decimal point?
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What ensures that data is consistent with both structural and business rules within a database?
What ensures that data is consistent with both structural and business rules within a database?
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In what phase of database design are requirements specified without choosing a specific database system?
In what phase of database design are requirements specified without choosing a specific database system?
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What function does the storage manager perform in a database system?
What function does the storage manager perform in a database system?
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What is the purpose of synchronization in a database system?
What is the purpose of synchronization in a database system?
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Which of the following correctly describes the main function of Data Definition Language (DDL)?
Which of the following correctly describes the main function of Data Definition Language (DDL)?
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Which statement best describes a row in a relational database table?
Which statement best describes a row in a relational database table?
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Which of the following is NOT a sublanguage of SQL?
Which of the following is NOT a sublanguage of SQL?
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When referring to SQL keywords, which of the following examples can be classified as such?
When referring to SQL keywords, which of the following examples can be classified as such?
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What defines a cell in a relational database table?
What defines a cell in a relational database table?
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Which statement accurately describes a key difference between dense and sparse indexes?
Which statement accurately describes a key difference between dense and sparse indexes?
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Which of the following statements about literals in SQL is true?
Which of the following statements about literals in SQL is true?
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Which of the following best characterizes a table in a relational database?
Which of the following best characterizes a table in a relational database?
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What is the role of a storage engine in database management?
What is the role of a storage engine in database management?
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When creating an index in SQL, which of the following syntaxes is correct?
When creating an index in SQL, which of the following syntaxes is correct?
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Data independence in databases primarily refers to which of the following?
Data independence in databases primarily refers to which of the following?
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Which type of index utilizes a grid of bits to store entries?
Which type of index utilizes a grid of bits to store entries?
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How does physical design influence database performance?
How does physical design influence database performance?
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What does the CASCADE action do when a primary key is modified?
What does the CASCADE action do when a primary key is modified?
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Which of the following accurately describes a self-join?
Which of the following accurately describes a self-join?
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In the context of entity-relationship models, what is an attribute?
In the context of entity-relationship models, what is an attribute?
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What is the primary purpose of the BETWEEN operator in SQL?
What is the primary purpose of the BETWEEN operator in SQL?
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What happens when the WITH CHECK OPTION clause is applied to a view?
What happens when the WITH CHECK OPTION clause is applied to a view?
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What is the role of a reflexive relationship in an entity-relationship model?
What is the role of a reflexive relationship in an entity-relationship model?
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What is a characteristic of materialized views in a database?
What is a characteristic of materialized views in a database?
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What is a typical result of violating a database constraint during data modification?
What is a typical result of violating a database constraint during data modification?
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What characterizes a candidate key in database design?
What characterizes a candidate key in database design?
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Which statement accurately describes Boyce-Codd normal form?
Which statement accurately describes Boyce-Codd normal form?
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In which scenario is denormalization commonly employed?
In which scenario is denormalization commonly employed?
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When is a database table considered to be in third normal form?
When is a database table considered to be in third normal form?
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What is the primary purpose of normalization in databases?
What is the primary purpose of normalization in databases?
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Which of the following best describes trivial dependencies?
Which of the following best describes trivial dependencies?
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Which type of table structure optimizes insert operations by allowing for unordered row storage?
Which type of table structure optimizes insert operations by allowing for unordered row storage?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the concept of hit ratio?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the concept of hit ratio?
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Study Notes
Database Applications
- Database applications are software that helps business users interact with database systems.
- Users interact in various roles, including database administrators responsible for security.
- Database administrators enforce procedures for user access and maintain system availability.
- A database administrator ensures the database system is secure against unauthorized users, and enforces user access procedures.
Database Authorization
- Many database users should have restricted access to specific tables, columns, and rows.
- Database systems provide authorization for individual users to access specific data.
- Rules ensure data consistency based on structural and business standards.
- For example, if data is copied to different locations, those copies must remain synchronized.
Database Query Processor
- The query processor interprets queries to plan actions that modify or retrieve data.
- It develops and executes instructions on the database.
- Query optimization is utilized to execute instructions efficiently.
- Database sizes vary from megabytes to terabytes, requiring index-based location of data.
- The query processor translates high-level queries into low-level file-system commands.
Transaction Manager
- Transactions are ensured to execute correctly and efficiently.
- The transaction manager resolves issues arising from concurrent transactions.
- It handles restoring the database to a consistent state after a transaction or system failure.
- The transaction manager manages conflicts, and ensures proper transaction execution.
NoSQL Database Example: MongoDB
- MongoDB is an open-source NoSQL database.
- SQL commands like INSERT, SELECT, UPDATE, and DELETE are used to manage data.
- INSERT adds rows,
- SELECT retrieves data,
- UPDATE changes existing data, and
- DELETE removes rows.
- MongoDB databases are stored in a document-based format, unlike relational databases.
SQL Data Types
- SQL uses various data types to define column values.
- INT stores integers.
- DECIMAL handles fractional numbers.
- VARCHAR represents text; its length is specified in parenthesis (e.g., VARCHAR(255)).
- DATE stores year, month, and day.
Database Design
- Analysis phase specifies database requirements, representing them as entities, relationships, and attributes.
- Logical design converts entities, relationships, and attributes into a specific database system's tables, keys, and columns.
- Physical design defines how tables are organized on storage media, impacting query processing speed.
- Considerations in physical design include indexes and storage media organization.
SQL Sublanguages
- SQL language is divided into five sublanguages:
- Data Definition Language (DDL): defines database structure.
- Data Query Language (DQL): retrieves database data.
- Data Manipulation Language (DML): manipulates database data.
- Data Control Language (DCL): controls database user access.
- Data Transaction Language (DTL): manages database transactions.
Database Tables
- Tables organize relational database data.
- Each table has a name, fixed columns, and variable rows of data.
- Columns (fields) have a name and data type.
- Rows (records) represent data values for each column, with each value belonging to a defined column type.
SQL Statements (CREATE, DROP, ALTER)
- CREATE TABLE: creates a new table.
- DROP TABLE: removes a table.
- ALTER TABLE: modifies an existing table.
- These commands define and alter table structure.
Data Types (Integer)
- Integer data types store positive and negative whole numbers.
- Various sizes exist (e.g., INT, SMALLINT, BIGINT), with varying storage sizes (bytes).
SQL Operators (Arithmetic, Comparison)
- Arithmetic: +, -, *, /, % (modulo).
- Comparison: =, !=, <, <=, >, >=, BETWEEN.
SQL Statements (UPDATE, DELETE)
- UPDATE Statement: modifies table data.
- DELETE Statement: removes rows from a table.
- These commands manipulate existing data.
Primary Key Constraint
- Primary keys uniquely identify rows in a table.
- Used frequently for identification.
Data Integrity
- Referential integrity ensures relationships between tables with correct data.
- Violations lead to database error correction action.
- Constraints for data manipulation are critical for maintaining data integrity in the database.
SQL Functions
- ABS(): finds the absolute value.
- LOWER(): converts to lowercase.
- TRIM(): removes leading and trailing spaces.
- Other functions provide specific data retrieval and manipulation.
Aggregate and Join Functions
- Aggregate functions (e.g., COUNT, MIN, MAX) summarize data characteristics from multiple rows.
- Joins combine data from two or more tables based on common columns. This combines data from related tables.
Entity-Relationship Model
- Entity-relationship model represents data entities, their relationships, and attributes.
Indexing
- Indexes provide faster data access, improving query performance.
- Different types of indexes like hash index, bitmap index, function index are used.
- Creating indexes is a crucial aspect of database optimization for faster query performance.
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This quiz covers essential concepts of database applications, including user roles such as database administrators and their responsibilities regarding data security and access. It also explores the query processor's role in managing data requests and ensuring data consistency. Test your knowledge on these critical database topics.