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What is an entity type?

  • A physical representation of an entity.
  • A general classification defining a group of similar entities. (correct)
  • A specific instance of an entity classification.
  • A unique identifier for an entity.

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong entity set?

  • It includes a primary key. (correct)
  • It does not have any attributes at all.
  • It consists of a foreign key.
  • It exists without any instances.

    • Identify an example of a weak entity set.

  • A student entity with student ID.
  • A smartphone with phone's name and RAM. (correct)
  • A car with brand, model, and year.
  • A course with course code and title.

    • How does an entity type relate to its entities?

    <p>An entity type acts as a template for its entities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines an entity set?

    <p>A group of entities that are all of the same entity type.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cardinality in a database relationship define?

    <p>The number of entity instances associated in a relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cardinality allows for one entity in A to be associated with multiple entities in B?

    <p>One-to-Many</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Many-to-One relationship, how many entities in A can be associated with the entities in B?

    <p>Zero or more entities in B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cardinality involves entities in both A and B being associated with multiple entities from the other?

    <p>Many-to-Many</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of relationship exists when each unit in A corresponds to exactly one unit in B?

    <p>One-to-One</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of database abstraction provides data independence by separating data from application logic?

    <p>Simplifies user interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cardinality mapping can effectively mix relational tables?

    <p>Many-to-One and One-to-Many</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the self-describing nature of a database primarily defined by?

    <p>The inclusion of metadata that describes the data structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism is important in a multi-user environment for handling data integrity?

    <p>Concurrency control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does data integrity in a database ensure?

    <p>That data is accurate, valid, and consistent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of data redundancy and minimization in database design?

    <p>To save storage and prevent inconsistencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does data security in a database primarily involve?

    <p>Data encryption and access control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the ACID properties of transactions in databases?

    <p>Transactions must be atomic, consistent, isolated, and durable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by data independence in a database context?

    <p>Changes in database structure do not affect application programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does data abstraction in databases aim to achieve?

    <p>Simplifying data interaction for users.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three levels of data abstraction in a database?

    <p>Physical, Logical, and View.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape is used to represent a relationship between entities in an ER diagram?

    <p>Diamond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about generalization in an ER model?

    <p>It is used to extract common properties from a set of entities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of enhanced entity-relationship diagrams?

    <p>To reduce modeling complexity in complicated databases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of specialization in ER modeling?

    <p>Dividing EMPLOYEE into DEVELOPER and TESTER.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process involves transforming multiple entities into a higher-level entity based on shared attributes?

    <p>Generalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario would you apply the concept of specialization?

    <p>When categorizing a broad entity into more detailed sub-entities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of attributes becoming part of a specialized entity in specialization?

    <p>TES_TYPE in the TESTER entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What combination of normalization techniques were added to the standard ER model?

    <p>Generalization and Specialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary requirement for total participation of an entity in a relationship set?

    <p>The entity must participate in at least one relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is total participation represented in an ER diagram?

    <p>By a double line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about partial participation?

    <p>Some entities may not take part in relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of relationships between entities, what does discretionary involvement mean?

    <p>Participation is optional for some entities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of converting an ER diagram into tabular form?

    <p>The diagram provides a visual understanding for database administration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario illustrates total participation?

    <p>Every Employee works in at least one department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do participation constraints contribute to a database's integrity?

    <p>They enforce rules ensuring that entities must participate accordingly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can be derived from the definition of partial participation?

    <p>An entity's involvement in a relationship is not guaranteed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes a subclass?

    <p>A subclass is a specialized class derived from a superclass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'IS-A' analysis signify in object-oriented programming?

    <p>It is used to define subclasses in relation to superclasses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of aggregation, how are relationships defined?

    <p>As combined to create a higher-level entity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a tangible entity?

    <p>Car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an intangible entity in database management systems?

    <p>An entity that has a non-physical presence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of attributes in an entity?

    <p>Attributes are features that illustrate the characteristics of an entity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a university setting, how does a clerk relate to the entity 'Employee'?

    <p>A clerk is a subclass of Employee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the ER diagram in the context of superclasses and subclasses?

    <p>It visualizes relationships and hierarchies between entities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Database Management Systems (DBMS)

    • A DBMS is system software for creating and managing databases.
    • It provides a systematic approach for users and programmers to create, retrieve, update, and manage data.

    Key Characteristics of a Database

    • Self-Describing Nature: Databases contain not only data but also metadata (data about the data). Metadata describes the structure, format, and constraints of the data.
      • Examples of metadata include tables, columns, data types, and relationships.
    • Data Persistence: Data in a DBMS is stored permanently unless explicitly deleted. This ensures long-term data storage and retrieval, even during system shutdowns or crashes.
    • Data Integrity: Ensures data accuracy, validity, and consistency across the database. Integrity constraints maintain correctness and logical coherence.
      • Examples of integrity constraints include primary keys and foreign keys.
    • Data Redundancy and Minimization: A good database design minimizes data redundancy to save storage and prevent inconsistencies. Techniques like normalization reduce data duplication while preserving necessary references.
    • Data Sharing: Databases allow concurrent access and sharing of data by multiple users or applications. Controlled access is provided based on user permissions.
    • Data Security: Databases protect data from unauthorized access or manipulation. Features like access control, encryption, and role-based permissions are included.
    • Data Consistency: Guarantees consistent data values across the database. Enforces business rules and constraints to avoid conflicting or contradictory data entries.
    • Support for Transactions: Databases ensure reliable execution of operations through transactions. Transactions follow ACID properties, which are Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability.
    • Data Independence: Data is independent of application programs that use it. Changes in database structure do not necessitate application changes.
    • Data Abstraction: Hides the complexity of data from users, enabling interaction without knowledge of its physical structure. Various abstraction levels exist (Physical, Logical, View).
    • Multi-User Environment: Supports multiple users accessing and manipulating data simultaneously without compromising performance or data integrity. Mechanisms like locking and version control handle concurrency issues.

    Entity-Relationship (ER) Model

    • A high-level model used to define data elements and relationships in a system.
    • Creates a simple, easy-to-design conceptual view of the database.
    • The database structure is portrayed as a diagram called an entity-relationship diagram (ERD).

    ER Diagram Components

    • Entity: Represents an object, class, person, or place. Depicted as rectangles. Example: "Employee", "Department"
    • Weak Entity: An entity that depends on another entity for its existence and has no independent key attribute. Represented by a double rectangle. Example: "Installment", "Loan"
    • Attribute: Describes the property of an entity. Example: "Employee Name", "Employee Number", "Age"
    • Key Attribute: Represents a primary key, displayed in an oval shape with underlined text, and is essential in identifying unique entities. Example: "Registration Number", "Employee Number"
    • Composite Attribute: Composed of other attributes. Example: A "Name" attribute could comprise "First Name," "Middle Name," and "Last Name."
    • Multivalued Attribute: Can have more than one value for an entity. Example: "Phone Numbers"
    • Derived Attribute: Can be calculated from other attributes. Example: "Age" from "Date of Birth"
    • Relationship: Describes a relationship between entities, using a diamond shape. Example: "Works For"
    • Types of Relationships:
      • One-to-One: One entity is related to only one other; one-to-many, one to many, many-to-one, many-to-many
    • Cardinality: The number of entity instances that can be associated with another entity instance. Examples: one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-one, many-to-many
      • Participation: Determines the minimum and maximum participation of entities/relationships in a given relationship set. Examples: Total, Partial

    Enhanced ER (EER) Model

    • Extends the standard ER model to address complex and specialized database structures.
    • More sophisticated diagrams are now used to show relationships, e.g., Specialization, Generalization, Aggregation, etc.
    • Provides graphical representation to support object-oriented programming paradigm.

    Benefits of Data Abstraction

    • Simplifies database interaction for users
    • Provides data independence by separating the application logic from data.
    • Enhances the overall security by restricting data access to authorized views.

    Multi-User Environment

    • Allows concurrent access to and manipulation of data by many users.
    • Includes mechanisms for handling concurrency issues, like locking and version control.

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