Questions and Answers
How many tables are represented in the final ERD?
Which of the following represents a primary key in the STUDENT table?
What do database tables represent?
What type of relationship exists between the ADVISER and STUDENT tables?
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Which of the following is a correct definition of a primary key?
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Which table likely contains a composite primary key?
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What best describes a composite primary key?
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What would be an example of data normalization in the given database?
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Which of the following is NOT a direct attribute of the ADVISER table based on the provided information?
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Which relationship indicates that one entity can be associated with many instances of another entity?
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What is the primary purpose of data normalization?
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Which of the following correctly maps the entities in the relationship diagram?
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What does the acronym AID stand for in the context of the database structure provided?
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In Chen’s notation for ERD, entities are usually represented by which shape?
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Which of the following best defines a table in a database?
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How are rows and columns organized within a database table?
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Which entity in the first ERD represents the role of overseeing academic courses?
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In the context of the UNIT_OF_STUDY and LAB_CLASS relationship, what does the 'M' signify?
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What is the purpose of foreign keys in a database?
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What is the primary key in the STUDENT table as per the provided ERDs?
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Which relationship type is depicted between the LECTURER and UNIT_OF_STUDY entities?
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What does data normalization typically aim to reduce in a database?
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Which of the following is a composite primary key as per one of the ERDs presented?
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In the ENROLMENT ERD, what is the significance of having both SID and UOS_Code within the entity?
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Study Notes
Database Fundamentals
- A database contains structured data organized into tables, representing business objects like Student, Customer, Employee, and Product.
- Data hierarchy: Bytes/characters are organized into columns (fields), grouped into rows (records), and rows are further organized into tables (files).
- Rapid access to data occurs through read, write, delete, and change capabilities utilizing software components like Oracle.
Chen’s Notation for ERDs
- Chen’s notation is preferred for Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD) due to its simplicity and ease of understanding.
- ERD structures display relationships between entities, such as SUPPLIER delivering MATERIAL with specified cardinality (1:M, M:1).
Example ERD Elements
- The ADVISER-STUDENT relationship is key, highlighting the advising structure within an academic context.
- The DEPARTMENT table captures department details in terms of identifiers, names, and locations, establishing foreign key relationships.
ERD Components Breakdown
- The COORDINATOR to UNIT_OF_STUDY relationship explains coordination of unit studies via Staff_ID.
- UNIT_OF_STUDY encompasses attributes such as UOS_Code, Semester, and associated LAB_CLASS with relevant scheduling information.
Enrolment and Lecture Relations
- STUDENT to UNIT_OF_STUDY details how students are enrolled in courses, denoting the roles of each entity in the educational framework.
- LECTURER to UNIT_OF_STUDY shows teaching assignments, providing insights into the staff and course dynamics within the institution.
Practical Application: Booking System
- Designing an ERD for a hotel room booking system involves identifying key entities and their relationships to streamline the process of reservations and management.
Steps in Creating an ERD
- The initial step involves identifying business requirements, defining entities, and their attributes before establishing relationships.
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Description
This quiz covers essential concepts of database fundamentals, including the structure and hierarchy of data within tables. Additionally, it explores Chen's notation for Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) and highlights key relationships within an academic context. Test your understanding of these foundational topics in database systems.
