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What type of index contains an entry for every table row?

  • Bitmap index
  • Hash index
  • Sparse index
  • Dense index (correct)

Physical design of a database affects query results.

False (B)

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 ___.

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Match the following types of indexes with their descriptions:

<p>Hash index = Index entries are assigned to buckets Bitmap index = Grid of bits representing data presence Logical index = Facilitates access through logical structures Function index = Allows indexing based on function results</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an entity instance?

<p>The employee Sam Snead (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cardinality refers only to the maximum relationship between entities.

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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.

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Match the steps of analysis with their respective names:

<p>Step 1 = Discover entities, relationships, and attributes Step 2 = Determine cardinality Step 3 = Distinguish strong and weak entities Step 4 = Create supertype and subtype entities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in logical design?

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An attribute instance is a statement about entity instances.

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Define what a subtype entity is.

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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.

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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.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a primary key?

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Redundancy = The repetition of related values in a table Functional dependence = Dependence of one column on another Subtypes = Mutually exclusive groups of entities Crow's foot notation = A popular convention to depict cardinality</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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.

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What is a subquery in SQL?

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In an entity-relationship model, an __________ is a descriptive property of an entity.

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Match the SQL actions with their descriptions:

<p>SET NULL = Sets invalid foreign keys to NULL SET DEFAULT = Sets invalid foreign keys to the default value CASCADE = Propagates primary key changes to foreign keys CROSS JOIN = Combines two tables without comparing columns</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

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What does an entity-relationship diagram (ER diagram) represent?

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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.

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What does normalization achieve in database design?

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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:

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When is a table said to be in third normal form?

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Denormalization is the process of eliminating redundancy in databases.

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Define what a trivial dependency is using an example.

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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.

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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 ______.

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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?

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VARCHAR is used exclusively for integer storage in SQL.

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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.

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Match the data types with their storage sizes:

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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.

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What type of data can a DECIMAL(M, D) store?

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The ______ operator compares two values for equality.

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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?

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Which statement accurately describes data independence?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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)?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Which type of index utilizes a grid of bits to store entries?

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How does physical design influence database performance?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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What characterizes a candidate key in database design?

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Which statement accurately describes Boyce-Codd normal form?

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In which scenario is denormalization commonly employed?

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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?

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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?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the concept of hit ratio?

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Flashcards

SET NULL constraint

When a foreign key value violates a constraint, this option sets the foreign key to NULL.

SET DEFAULT constraint

When a foreign key value violates a constraint, this option sets the foreign key to its default value.

CASCADE constraint

This constraint propagates changes made to the primary key to related foreign keys.

What is a database constraint?

A rule that enforces data integrity by defining allowable values in a database.

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BETWEEN operator

This operator checks if a value falls within a specified range.

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Self-join

A join where a table is joined to itself.

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Cross-join

A join that combines all rows from two tables without any specific matching conditions.

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Subquery

A query nested inside another SQL query.

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Binary Search

A search algorithm where the index is repeatedly split in half until the desired entry is found.

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Dense Index

An index that contains an entry for every single row in a table.

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Sparse Index

An index that contains an entry for every block of rows in a table.

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Hash Index

An index where entries are divided into buckets based on their hash values.

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Bitmap Index

An index that uses a grid of bits (1s and 0s) to represent the presence or absence of a value.

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Entity Type

A set of similar things or objects. For example, all employees in a company.

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Relationship Type

A set of connections between different entity types. For example, the relationship between employees and departments could be "manages".

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Attribute Type

A set of possible values for a particular characteristic of an entity. For example, employee salaries could be an attribute type.

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Entity Instance

A single, specific example of an entity type. For example, "Sam Snead" is an instance of the entity type "Employee".

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Relationship Instance

A specific connection between entity instances. For example, "Maria Rodriguez manages Sales" is a relationship instance.

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Cardinality (Relationships)

Describes the number of entity instances that can participate in a relationship. Includes minimum and maximum limits.

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Strong vs Weak Entities

Strong entities can exist independently, while weak entities depend on a strong entity for their existence.

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Supertype and Subtype Entities

A supertype entity represents a general category, while a subtype entity represents a more specific category within the supertype.

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Subtype Entity

A specialized version of a more general entity, representing a subset of data within a supertype entity.

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Supertype Entity

A general entity that encompasses several more specific entity subtypes.

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IsA Relationship

The identifying relationship between a supertype and its subtypes, indicating that a subtype 'is a' specialized form of the supertype.

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Partition

A group of mutually exclusive subtypes that collectively represent all instances of a supertype entity.

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Primary Key

A unique identifier for each row in a table, ensuring that each record is distinct.

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Artificial Key

A single-column primary key created by the database designer when no suitable natural key exists.

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Functional Dependence

When the value of one column (dependent) is determined by the value of another column (determinant).

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Redundancy

The repetition of related values in a table, leading to potential data inconsistencies and storage inefficiency.

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Candidate Key

A column or combination of columns that uniquely identifies each row in a table. It must be minimal, meaning all columns are necessary for uniqueness.

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Non-Key Column

A column in a table that is not part of any candidate key. It does not directly contribute to identifying a unique row.

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Third Normal Form (3NF)

A table is in 3NF if, whenever a non-key column (A) depends on another column (B), then B is unique (but not necessarily minimal).

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Boyce-Codd Normal Form (BCNF)

A table is in BCNF if whenever a column (A) depends on another column (B), then B is unique. This is similar to 3NF but without the 'non-key' restriction.

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Normalization

The process of decomposing a table into multiple tables in higher normal forms, eliminating data redundancy and improving data integrity.

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Denormalization

The process of intentionally introducing redundancy by merging tables, sometimes done to improve performance for specific operations.

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Heap Table

A table where rows are stored in no particular order. It optimizes insertion operations and is ideal for large data loads.

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Data Independence

The ability to modify the physical storage structure of a database without affecting the way users access or query its data.

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CREATE TABLE Statement

A SQL statement used to create a new table in a database. It defines the table name, column names, and data types for each column.

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DROP TABLE Statement

A SQL statement used to delete an existing table and all its rows from a database.

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ALTER TABLE Statement

A SQL statement used to modify an existing table by adding, deleting, or modifying existing columns.

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Data Type

A classification that determines the kind of data a column can store. Examples include integer, text, and date.

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Integer Data Types

Data types used to represent whole numbers, both positive and negative. They vary in the amount of storage space they use.

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TINYINT

An integer data type that uses 1 byte of storage. It can store values from -128 to 127 (signed) or 0 to 255 (unsigned).

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SMALLINT

An integer data type that uses 2 bytes of storage. It can store values from -32,768 to 32767 (signed) or 0 to 65,535 (unsigned).

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MEDIUMINT

An integer data type that uses 3 bytes of storage. It can store values from -8,388,608 to 8,388,607 (signed) or 0 to 16,777,215 (unsigned).

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INT

An integer data type that uses 4 bytes of storage. It can store values from -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647 (signed) or 0 to 4,294,967,295 (unsigned).

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BIGINT

An integer data type that uses 8 bytes of storage. It can store values from -263 to 263-1 (signed) or 0 to 264-1 (unsigned).

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Arithmetic Operators

Symbols that perform arithmetic operations on numeric values, such as addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*), division (/), modulo (%), and exponentiation (^).

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Comparison Operators

Symbols that compare two values, such as equals (=), not equals (!=), less than (<), greater than (>).

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UPDATE Statement

A SQL statement used to modify existing data in a table. It specifies the table, the columns to change, and the new values to be applied.

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VARCHAR(N)

A data type that stores variable-length character strings, allowing up to N characters.

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Database Administrator (DBA)

A professional responsible for maintaining and securing the database system, controlling user access and ensuring data availability.

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Authorization in Databases

The process of granting specific permissions to users, allowing them to access only the data they need, and preventing unauthorized access.

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Database Rules and Consistency

A set of rules and procedures that enforce data integrity and ensure consistency across multiple copies of the data.

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Query Processor

The component that interprets user queries, creates an execution plan, and returns the results. It also optimizes queries for efficiency.

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Storage Manager

Handles the physical storage and retrieval of data, utilizing indexes to quickly locate specific information in large databases.

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Transaction Manager

Ensures that transactions are completed successfully, preventing conflicts when multiple users access the database concurrently and restoring the database in case of failures.

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SQL CREATE TABLE Statement

A command used to create a new table in a database, defining its name, columns, and the types of data each column can hold.

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Data Types in SQL

Classifications that determine the type of data a column can store, such as numbers, text, dates, or special formats.

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What is a database API?

An application programming interface that simplifies the use of SQL with general-purpose programming languages, allowing developers to interact with databases using their preferred language.

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What is the physical design phase of a database?

The phase where details about how the database is physically stored and accessed are determined. It involves adding indexes and specifying how tables are organized on storage media.

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What is data independence in database design?

The principle that changes in the physical design of a database, such as adding indexes or reorganizing tables, should not affect the way users interact with and retrieve data.

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What is the difference between entities, relationships, and attributes?

Entities are real-world objects like students or books. Relationships connect entities, like 'enrolled in' between students and courses. Attributes are properties of entities, like 'name' or 'course code'.

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Logical vs. Physical Design

Logical design translates database requirements into a conceptual model, focusing on relationships and data structure. Physical design implements this model using specific database systems, optimizing performance and storage.

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What are database constraints?

Rules that define allowed values in a database, ensuring data integrity. They are implemented in CREATE TABLE statements and enforce business rules.

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How do you add or remove constraints?

Use ALTER TABLE followed by ADD, DROP, or CHANGE clauses to modify existing table constraints.

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What is the BETWEEN operator?

It checks if a value falls within a specific range, similar to value >= minValue AND value <= maxValue.

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What is a self-join?

Joining a table to itself, allowing comparisons within the same dataset.

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What is a cross-join?

Combining all possible rows between two tables without any matching conditions.

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What is a subquery?

A query nested inside another query, using its results for filtering or calculations.

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What is an alias?

A temporary name assigned to a column or table, simplifying queries.

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What is a materialized view?

A view that stores its data persistently, ensuring consistent data even if base tables change.

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What is a Candidate Key?

A column or group of columns that uniquely identifies each row in a table. It must be minimal, meaning all columns are necessary for uniqueness.

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What is Third Normal Form (3NF)?

A table is in 3NF if, whenever a non-key column (A) depends on another column (B), then B is unique (but not necessarily minimal).

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What is Boyce-Codd Normal Form (BCNF)?

A table is in BCNF if whenever a column (A) depends on another column (B), then B is unique. This is similar to 3NF but without the 'non-key' restriction.

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What is Normalization?

The process of decomposing a table into multiple tables in higher normal forms, eliminating data redundancy and improving data integrity.

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What is Denormalization?

The process of intentionally introducing redundancy by merging tables, sometimes done to improve performance for specific operations.

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What is a Heap Table?

A table where rows are stored in no particular order. It optimizes insertion operations and is ideal for large data loads.

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What is a Sorted Table?

A table where rows are ordered based on a specific column, allowing for efficient retrieval of data in a particular order.

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What is a Hash Table?

A table where rows are assigned to buckets based on their hash values, allowing for fast retrieval of specific data based on a key.

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What are literals in SQL?

Literals are explicit values directly used in SQL statements. They can be strings, numbers, or binary data. String literals must be enclosed in single or double quotes, numbers are used directly, and binary values are represented with 'x' followed by a hexadecimal value.

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What are keywords in SQL?

Keywords are reserved words with specific meanings in SQL. They are essential for constructing commands and defining database structures.

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What are identifiers in SQL?

Identifiers are names used to identify database objects, such as tables, columns, or views. They should start with a letter and can include letters, numbers, and underscores.

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What is the purpose of comments in SQL?

Comments are ignored by the SQL engine but provide explanations for humans. They make code more readable and understandable.

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What are SQL sublanguages?

SQL is divided into five sublanguages: Data Definition Language (DDL), Data Query Language (DQL), Data Manipulation Language (DML), Data Control Language (DCL), and Data Transaction Language (DTL). Each sublanguage serves a specific purpose related to database management.

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Describe the structure of a table in a relational database.

A table is a collection of organized data. It has a name, a fixed sequence of columns (which have names and data types), and a varying set of rows. Each row represents a single record in the table and contains values for each column.

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What is data independence?

Data independence allows you to change the physical storage structure of a database without impacting how users access or query the data. This ensures that application code remains unaffected by changes in the underlying database design.

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Why are tables essential in relational databases?

Tables are the fundamental building blocks of relational databases. They organize data into rows and columns, allowing for efficient querying and manipulation. They ensure data integrity by enforcing relationships and constraints.

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What is a dense index?

A dense index stores an entry for every single row in a table, making it easier to locate specific data but potentially taking up more storage space.

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What is a sparse index?

A sparse index stores an entry for every block of rows in a table, offering a balance between efficiency and storage space.

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What is a hash index?

A hash index assigns each index entry to a specific bucket based on its hash value, allowing for quick retrieval of data by using a hash function.

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What is a bitmap index?

A bitmap index uses a grid of bits (1s and 0s) to represent data values. A '1' indicates the presence of a value, and a '0' indicates its absence.

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What is a logical index?

A logical index is an index that is created from a calculated value based on one or more columns. It aids in retrieving data based on transformed data.

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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.

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