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What is the primary problem caused by redundancy in a database schema?
Which normal form is based on the concept of transitive dependency?
What is the main purpose of lossless join decomposition?
Which of the following normal forms is based on the concept of multivalued dependencies?
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What is the main goal of schema refinement?
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What is the primary purpose of implementing atomicity in a database?
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What is the main advantage of using timestamp-based protocols for concurrency control?
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What is the purpose of log-based recovery in a database system?
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What is the primary goal of testing for serializability in a database system?
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What is the main advantage of using multiple granularity locking in a database system?
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Study Notes
Schema Refinement Problems
- Redundancy in schema design can lead to data inconsistencies and inefficiencies
- Decompositions can cause problems, such as losing information or introducing redundancy
Normal Forms
- First Normal Form (1NF): Each table cell must contain a single value
- Second Normal Form (2NF): Each non-key attribute in a table 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
Boyce-Codd Normal Form (BCNF)
- A table is in BCNF if and only if it is in 3NF and there are no transitive dependencies
Decomposition and Functional Dependencies
- Lossless Join Decomposition: A decomposition is lossless if it preserves the information content of the original table
- Reasoning about functional dependencies is essential to avoid data inconsistencies and ensure data integrity
Higher Normal Forms
- Fourth Normal Form (4NF): A table is in 4NF if it is in BCNF and there are no multi-valued dependencies
- Fifth Normal Form (5NF): A table is in 5NF if it is in 4NF and there are no join dependencies
Transaction Concept
- A transaction is a sequence of operations executed as a single, all-or-nothing unit of work
- Transactions are used to maintain data consistency and integrity in a database
Transaction State
- A transaction can be in one of the following states: active, partially committed, failed, or committed
- The state of a transaction determines the actions that can be taken on it
Implementation of Atomicity and Durability
- Atomicity ensures that either all or none of the operations in a transaction are executed
- Durability ensures that once a transaction is committed, its effects are permanent
Concurrent Executions
- Concurrent executions occur when multiple transactions are executed simultaneously
- This can lead to conflicts and inconsistencies in the database
Serializability
- Serializability is the ability to execute transactions in a way that produces the same result as if they were executed serially
- A serializable schedule ensures that the effects of concurrent transactions are equivalent to a serial execution
Recoverability
- Recoverability ensures that the database can recover to a consistent state after a failure
- This is achieved through the use of logs and recovery mechanisms
Implementation of Isolation
- Isolation ensures that concurrent transactions do not interfere with each other
- Implementation of isolation involves using locks, timestamps, or validation-based protocols to manage concurrent access to data
Testing for Serializability
- Testing for serializability involves checking whether a schedule is serializable or not
- This is done using various tests, such as the conflict graph test
Lock-Based Protocols
- Lock-based protocols use locks to ensure that concurrent transactions do not interfere with each other
- Locks can be shared or exclusive, and can be used to implement different levels of isolation
Timestamp-Based Protocols
- Timestamp-based protocols use timestamps to ensure that concurrent transactions are executed in a consistent order
- Timestamps can be used to implement a total order on the transactions
Validation-Based Protocols
- Validation-based protocols use validation to ensure that the effects of concurrent transactions are consistent
- Validation involves checking whether the execution of a transaction would violate the consistency of the database
Multiple Granularity
- Multiple granularity refers to the ability to lock data at different levels of granularity
- This allows for more flexibility and efficiency in managing concurrent access to data
Recovery and Atomicity
- Recovery and atomicity are closely related, as recovery involves ensuring that transactions are atomic
- Log-based recovery is a common technique used to recover transactions
Log-Based Recovery
- Log-based recovery involves using a log to record the effects of transactions
- The log can be used to redo or undo transactions in the event of a failure
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Test your understanding of database normalization concepts, including redundancy, decompositions, and normal forms.
