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Which of the following is NOT a basic function of a database management system?
Which of the following is NOT a basic function of a database management system?
Normalization reduces data redundancy in database design.
Normalization reduces data redundancy in database design.
True
What is an Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD)?
What is an Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD)?
A visual representation of the entities in a database and their relationships.
In the relational model, a collection of related data entries is known as a __________.
In the relational model, a collection of related data entries is known as a __________.
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Match the following normalization forms with their definitions:
Match the following normalization forms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Database Management System Exam
- Exam Structure: 30 questions covering introduction, concepts, data modeling, and normalization. Includes multiple choice, true/false, definitions, and application-based questions.
Question Types
- Multiple Choice (10): Assess knowledge of key terms, concepts, and principles.
- True/False (10): Test understanding of fundamental database principles.
- Definitions (5): Require accurate and concise definitions of key database terms.
- Application-Based (5): Assess ability to apply database concepts to real-world scenarios.
- ERD and Normalization (5): Involve creating entity-relationship diagrams and applying normalization rules to a given scenario.
Content Outline
- Introduction: Basic concepts of database management systems (DBMS).
- Database Concepts & Architecture: Relational database models, data integrity, data manipulation.
- Data Modeling: Entity-relationship modeling (ERD), attributes, relationships, keys.
- Normalization: Normalization rules (1NF, 2NF, 3NF), data redundancy, and anomalies.
Example Questions (Illustrative – not exhaustive)
- Multiple Choice: What does ACID stand for in database context?
- True/False: A database schema defines the logical structure of the database.
- Definition: What is a primary key?
- Application: Design an ER diagram for a library system.
- Normalization: Normalize the following table to 3NF (provided table).
Note to Students
- Thoroughly review all topics.
- Understand the different types of questions.
- Practice applying concepts and principles to real-world examples.
Exam Instructions and Guidelines
- Time Allowed: Clearly define time constraints for the exam.
- Answer Format: Indicate proper format for student answers.
- Instructions for Application-based Questions: Provide specific guidelines to assist students in solving the different application based questions.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of Database Management Systems (DBMS) through this comprehensive exam. The quiz includes various question types, such as multiple choice, true/false, definitions, and application-based questions, covering essential concepts like data modeling and normalization.
