Database Models and Object-Oriented Data
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What type of data can an object-oriented database handle?

  • Images, audio, video, and text (correct)
  • Only text and numbers
  • Only structured data
  • Only unstructured data

    • Which model uses rectangles and diamonds to illustrate relationships between entities?

  • Object-Oriented Model
  • Hierarchical Model
  • Entity Relationship Model (correct)
  • Network Model

    • What type of relationship is defined in a hierarchical model?

  • Many-to-many
  • One-to-one
  • One-to-zero
  • One-to-many (correct)

    • In a banking system, which of the following entities is NOT typically included?

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

    What is a key feature of an object-oriented data model?

    <p>It combines object-oriented programming with a relational database model.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following attributes would you NOT associate with a library member entity?

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

    Which database model allows for many-to-many relationships?

    <p>Network Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common attribute of a student entity in a database?

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

    What defines the relationship cardinality in a hierarchical database model?

    <p>Each parent can have multiple children, but each child has only one parent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database model allows an entity to have multiple parents?

    <p>Network Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using a relational database model?

    <p>It allows data to be represented in tables, which simplifies manipulation using SQL.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the object-oriented data model?

    <p>Data is stored in the form of objects, which include both data and methods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of the network database model that differentiates it from the hierarchical model?

    <p>It can model more complex relationships through multiple parent-child pathways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database model is considered the easiest and the most widely used?

    <p>Relational Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does normalization in a relational database primarily aim to achieve?

    <p>Eliminating duplicate data by organizing it into tables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the root node in a hierarchical database model?

    <p>The starting point of the database structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a many-to-one relationship in a database model?

    <p>An entity in A is associated with at most one entity in B.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of attribute would the 'Phone_No' characteristic of a student represent?

    <p>Multi-valued Attribute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an entity-relationship diagram, how is a key attribute represented?

    <p>By an oval with underlying lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a many-to-many relationship?

    <p>An entity in A can associate with multiple entities in B and vice versa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which attribute type consists of multiple components?

    <p>Composite Attribute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cardinality 'm' indicate in a many-to-one relationship?

    <p>Can have any number of associations, including none.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately defines a derived attribute?

    <p>An attribute that does not exist physically but can be calculated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be true about key attributes in an entity set?

    <p>They must uniquely identify each entity in the set.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Unit 4: Data Resource Management and DSS

    • This unit covers Data Resource Management and Decision Support Systems (DSS).
    • Topics include fundamental data concepts, database structures, database development, types of databases, and the technical foundation of database management.
    • The outcomes for the unit include understanding key data concepts, proficiency in database structures, and knowledge of database models.

    Fundamental Data Concepts

    • Data is handled by software called database management systems (DBMS).

    • DBMS facilitate data organization, manipulation, retrieval, and management within a database.

    • Data, including formats, field names, record, and file structures, is managed.

    • Rules are set for data validation and interaction.

    • Fourth-generation query languages (e.g., SQL) are frequently used, interacting with DBMS packages for database management.

    • A conceptual framework details multiple data levels, logically organizing data into characters, fields, records, files, and databases.

    • Logical list of data elements:

      • Characters
      • Fields
      • Records
      • Files
      • Databases

    • Characters: The basic logical data element (alphabetic, numeric, symbols).

    • Fields: A grouping of characters, attributes of an entity (employee name, salary).

    • Records: Group of fields describing an entity instance (one employee's attributes).

    • Files: Groups of related records (a file of employee records).

    • Databases: An integrated group of files or tables (a company's entire data).

    Outcomes

    • Understanding key data concepts enables efficient database design and management
    • Proficiency in database structures such as tables, tuples, attributes, and keys facilitates effective data organization and retrieval.
    • Knowledge of database models like hierarchical, network, and relational databases allows for database design tailored to specific needs.

    Limitations of File Processing Systems

    • Unfriendly interface
    • High data redundancy and inconsistency
    • Difficulty in accessing data
    • Concurrent access problems
    • Integrity problems
    • Atomicity problems
    • Security issues
    • Data is often unshareable, and recovering from corrupt data is difficult
    • Backup procedures are often laborious

    Applications of Databases

    • Banking: customer accounts, transactions, financial data
    • Airlines: flight schedules, reservations, customer details
    • Universities: student information, course schedules
    • Sales: customer details, sales figures
    • Online retailers: product info, customer orders
    • Human Resources: employee data, payroll details

    Database Management Systems (DBMS)

    • DBMS are software systems for creating, modifying, and managing databases.
    • DBMS manage interrelated data and programs for accessing that data.
    • DBMS provide a means of storing, retrieving, and manipulating structured data systematically.
    • The primary goal is convenient and efficient database information access.
    • Examples include MySQL, Oracle Database, SQL Server, MS Access, and SQLite.

    Components of DBMS

    • Hardware: The physical infrastructure supporting the system.
    • Software: The programs enabling database operations.
    • Data: The information stored and managed.
    • Data Access Language: A language for writing commands to interact with data (e.g., SQL).
    • Procedure: A set of instructions that guides the use of the DBMS (database setup, management, backup procedures).

    SQL Commands

    • Divided into categories: Data Definition Language (DDL), Data Manipulation Language (DML), Data Control Language (DCL), Data Query Language (DQL), Transaction Control Language (TCL)
    • Commands used to manage data (create, insert, update, delete, select, commit, rollback, grant, revoke).

    Functions of DBMS

    • Data Storage, Retrieval, and Update: Facilitates efficient data handling and access.
    • Data Organization and Management: Organizes data into tables, schemas, and maintains metadata.
    • Transaction Management: Ensures ACID properties (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) for transaction integrity and reliability.
    • Concurrency Control: Supports simultaneous access from multiple users, preventing deadlocks and inconsistencies.
    • Data Integrity: Enforces rules for accuracy and consistency.
    • Data Security: Protects data from unauthorized access.

    DBMS Advantages and Disadvantages (Assignment Topic)

    • Advantages:

      • Data integration and sharing.
      • Reduced data redundancy.
      • Improved data consistency.
      • Enhanced data security and integrity.
      • Efficient data retrieval.
      • Support for data integrity rules.

    • Disadvantages:

      • Increased system complexity.
      • Higher cost in hardware and software.
      • Potential data dependency between different parts of the database.
      • Complexity in training and maintenance.
      • Potential for data loss if the database becomes corrupted or damaged.

    Database Structures (Models)

    • Database structures dictate how data is organized, stored, accessed, and managed.
    • Common structures: Hierarchical, Network, Relational, Object-Oriented, ER Model.
      • Each offers unique approaches to modeling data and relationships.

    Hierarchical Model (characteristics)

    • One of the oldest database models.
    • Data organized in a tree-like fashion.
    • Data stored hierarchically (top-down or bottom-up).
    • Data represented using parent-child relationships.
    • Each parent can have many children, but each child has only one parent.

    Network Model

    • An advanced version of the hierarchical model.
    • Data is represented as a graph.
    • Each child can have multiple parents.
    • It addresses the need to model complex relationships among entities.

    Relational Model

    • Developed by E. F. Codd in 1970.
    • Data represented in tables (rows and columns).
    • Based on data normalization.
    • Stored in fixed table structures.
    • Manipulated using SQL.

    Object-Oriented Model

    • Data stored as objects.
    • Objects contain data and methods.
    • Manages complex data types (e.g., images, audio, video).

    Entity-Relationship (ER) Model

    • Illustrates how entities (e.g., people, objects) relate within a system.
    • Uses diagrams for relational database design.
    • Employing symbols (rectangles, diamonds, ovals) to depict entities, relationships, and attributes.
    • ER models provide a standardized approach to visualizing data relationships.

    Keys in DBMS

    • Attributes that uniquely identify a tuple (row).
    • Establish relationships between different tables.
    • Individual values in a key are called key values.

    Types of Keys

    • Primary Key
    • Candidate Key
    • Super Key
    • Foreign Key
    • Composite Key
    • Alternate Key
    • Unique Key

    Primary Key (characteristics)

    • Uniquely identifies each record in a table.
    • There can only be one primary key in a table.
    • Cannot have duplicate values.
    • Cannot contain NULL values.

    Foreign Key (characteristics)

    • Used to establish relationships between tables.
    • Values must match the primary key of the referenced table.

    Components of ERD (Entity Relationship Diagram)

    • Entity: A thing or object
    • Relationship: The link between entities
    • Attributes: Properties or characteristics of an entity

    Attributes

    • Attributes describe properties or characteristics of an entity.
    • There are various types of attributes, including key attributes, composite attributes, multi-valued attributes, and derived attributes.

    Assignment- ER Diagram (Library Management System)

    • Students, Subjects, Faculty, Books, Classroom, and Library Staff, are part of the data model
    • Attributes for each entity should be identified.
    • An ER diagram illustrating the relationships and attributes among these entities should be drawn for the assignment.

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