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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?

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Which of the following best defines an entity set?

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What does cardinality in a database relationship define?

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

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

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

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

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

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Which cardinality mapping can effectively mix relational tables?

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

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

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What does data integrity in a database ensure?

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

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What does data security in a database primarily involve?

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

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What is meant by data independence in a database context?

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What does data abstraction in databases aim to achieve?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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In which scenario would you apply the concept of specialization?

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

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

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

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How is total participation represented in an ER diagram?

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Which of the following statements is true about partial participation?

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

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

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Which scenario illustrates total participation?

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

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

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Which statement best describes a subclass?

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

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In the context of aggregation, how are relationships defined?

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

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What defines an intangible entity in database management systems?

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

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

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

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Flashcards

Data Persistence

Data in a database is stored permanently unless explicitly deleted, ensuring long-term storage and retrieval, even after system shutdowns or crashes.

Self-Describing Nature

A database contains not only data but also metadata, which describes the data's structure, format, and constraints. Metadata is like a blueprint for the database.

Data Integrity

Ensures that data in a database is accurate, valid, and consistent, using constraints like primary and foreign keys to maintain correctness and logical coherence.

Data Redundancy and Minimization

Minimizes data duplication to save storage space and avoid inconsistencies. Techniques like normalization help reduce redundancy while maintaining necessary connections.

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Data Sharing

Allows multiple users or applications to access data concurrently, providing controlled access based on permissions.

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Data Security

Protects data from unauthorized access or manipulation, including features like access control, encryption, and role-based permissions.

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Data Consistency

Ensures that data values are consistent across the database, enforcing business rules and constraints to avoid conflicting data entries.

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Support for Transactions

Databases support transactions, which are reliable units of work that either complete fully or fail completely. Transactions follow the ACID properties: Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability.

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Cardinality

The number of entities that can be associated with another entity in a relationship. It defines the quantitative aspect of the relationship.

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One-to-One Cardinality

One entity in A can be associated with at most one entity in B, and vice-versa.

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One-to-Many Cardinality

One entity in A can be associated with any number of entities in B. However, an entity in B can be associated with only one entity in A.

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Many-to-One Cardinality

An entity in A can be associated with at most one entity in B. An entity in B can be associated with any number of entities in A.

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Many-to-Many Cardinality

An entity in A can be associated with any number of entities in B, and an entity in B can be associated with any number of entities in A.

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Entity Relationship Model

A database design model that uses entities and their relationships to represent real-world data.

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Multi-User Environment

Allows multiple users to access and manipulate data simultaneously without compromising data integrity or performance.

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Benefits of Data Abstraction

Simplifies user interaction with the database, providing data independence and security.

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Participation Constraint

A constraint in database management that specifies whether every entity in a set must participate in a relationship with an entity from another set.

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Total Participation

Indicates that every entity in a set must be related to at least one entity in another set.

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Partial Participation

Indicates that entities in a set may or may not participate in a relationship with entities in another set.

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Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)

A diagram that visually represents the relationships between entities in a database.

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ER Diagram Conversion

The process of converting an ERD into a structured format that can be implemented in a database system.

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Data Integrity Constraints

A set of rules that ensure data is accurate and consistent, such as primary and foreign keys.

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Participation Cardinality

The minimum and maximum number of entities that can participate in a relationship.

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Generalization

A process where common characteristics are extracted from a set of entities to create a more general entity. It's like grouping similar things together.

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Specialization

The act of dividing an entity into sub-entities based on their specific characteristics. It's like breaking things down into smaller categories.

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Inheritance

The relationship between a generalized entity and its specialized sub-entities. It's like a parent-child relationship where the child inherits characteristics from the parent.

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Enhanced ER Diagram

A type of enhanced ER diagram that is specifically designed to handle complex database modeling and effectively depict relationships.

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ER Diagram

A visual representation of the relationships between entities in a database. This includes entities themselves, their attributes, and the connections between them.

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SuperClass

A specific kind of entity that represents a group of entities that share common characteristics. For example, a PERSON entity may contain common attributes of STUDENTS and FACULTY.

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SubClass

A specific kind of entity that inherits characteristics from a more general entity, the SuperClass.

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Entity Type

A general category that classifies similar things, like 'Student' or 'Course'. It acts as a blueprint for specific instances, like 'John Doe' or 'Introduction to Databases'.

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Entities

Specific instances of an entity type. For example, 'John Doe' is an instance of the 'Student' entity type.

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Entity Set

A set of entities that share the same type. For example, a set of all students in a school.

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Strong Entity Set

An entity set in a database that has a unique identifier called a primary key, which distinguishes each member from others.

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Weak Entity Set

An entity set in a database that doesn't have its own unique identifier (primary key). It relies on another entity (strong entity) for its identity.

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Entity

An object or thing that exists in the real world, represented by a table in a database.

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Attributes

Characteristics or properties of an entity, describing its specific details.

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Tangible Entity

A physical object in the real world that can be seen or touched, represented in a database by a table.

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Intangible Entity

A non-physical object that exists only conceptually, like a concept or idea, represented in a database.

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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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