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What is the primary goal of database normalization?
What is the primary goal of database normalization?
Which database model organizes data into a tree-like structure?
Which database model organizes data into a tree-like structure?
What is the primary function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
What is the primary function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
What is the key characteristic of the Relational Model?
What is the key characteristic of the Relational Model?
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What is the primary goal of database security?
What is the primary goal of database security?
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What is the purpose of the First Normal Form (1NF) in database normalization?
What is the purpose of the First Normal Form (1NF) in database normalization?
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What is the primary benefit of data independence in a database?
What is the primary benefit of data independence in a database?
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What is the purpose of authentication in database security?
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Study Notes
Database Fundamentals
What is a Database?
- A collection of organized data that is stored in a way that allows for efficient retrieval and manipulation
- Provides a controlled environment for storing, updating, and retrieving data
Database Characteristics
- Persistence: Data is stored in a non-volatile memory, ensuring data survives system crashes or power failures
- Sharing: Multiple users can access and manipulate data simultaneously
- Data Independence: Data is separated from the applications that use it, allowing for changes to either without affecting the other
Database Management Systems (DBMS)
- Definition: A software system that allows for the definition, creation, maintenance, and manipulation of databases
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Functions:
- Data definition: defining the structure of the database
- Data manipulation: performing operations on the data
- Data querying: retrieving specific data from the database
- Data security: controlling access to the database
- Data integrity: ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the data
Database Models
- Hierarchical Model: Organizes data into a tree-like structure, with each record having a single parent
- Network Model: Organizes data into a network of interconnected records, allowing for multiple parents
- Relational Model: Organizes data into tables with rows and columns, using keys to establish relationships between tables
- Object-Oriented Model: Organizes data into objects that contain both data and functions that operate on that data
Database Normalization
- Definition: The process of organizing the data in a database to minimize data redundancy and dependency
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Goals:
- Eliminate data redundancy
- Improve data integrity
- Reduce data anomalies
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Normalization Rules:
- First Normal Form (1NF): Each table cell must contain a single value
- Second Normal Form (2NF): Each non-key attribute must depend on the entire primary key
- Third Normal Form (3NF): If a table is in 2NF, and a non-key attribute depends on another non-key attribute, then it should be moved to a separate table
Database Security
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Threats:
- Unauthorized access
- Data tampering
- Data loss or theft
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Security Measures:
- Authentication: verifying the identity of users
- Authorization: controlling access to database resources
- Encryption: protecting data in transit and at rest
- Access Control: limiting access to sensitive data and operations
Database Fundamentals
What is a Database?
- A collection of organized data that enables efficient retrieval and manipulation
- Provides a controlled environment for storing, updating, and retrieving data
Database Characteristics
- Persistence: Data is stored in non-volatile memory, ensuring data survival during system crashes or power failures
- Sharing: Multiple users can access and manipulate data simultaneously
- Data Independence: Data is separated from applications, allowing for changes to either without affecting the other
Database Management Systems (DBMS)
- Definition: Software that allows for defining, creating, maintaining, and manipulating databases
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Functions:
- Defining the database structure
- Performing operations on the data
- Retrieving specific data from the database
- Controlling access to the database
- Ensuring data accuracy and consistency
Database Models
- Hierarchical Model: Organizes data into a tree-like structure, with each record having a single parent
- Network Model: Organizes data into a network of interconnected records, allowing for multiple parents
- Relational Model: Organizes data into tables with rows and columns, using keys to establish relationships between tables
- Object-Oriented Model: Organizes data into objects that contain both data and functions
Database Normalization
- Definition: The process of organizing data to minimize redundancy and dependency
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Goals:
- Eliminate data redundancy
- Improve data integrity
- Reduce data anomalies
-
Normalization Rules:
- First Normal Form (1NF): Each table cell contains a single value
- Second Normal Form (2NF): Each non-key attribute depends on the entire primary key
- Third Normal Form (3NF): Non-key attribute depends on another non-key attribute, then it's moved to a separate table
Database Security
-
Threats:
- Unauthorized access
- Data tampering
- Data loss or theft
-
Security Measures:
- Authentication: verifying user identities
- Authorization: controlling access to database resources
- Encryption: protecting data in transit and at rest
- Access Control: limiting access to sensitive data and operations
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This quiz covers the basics of databases, including their definition, characteristics, and features that allow for efficient data storage and retrieval.
