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What is the main purpose of naming conventions in database systems?

  • To simplify the process of data modeling
  • To reduce the complexity of data models
  • To facilitate communication between parties and promote self-documentation (correct)
  • To improve the performance of database queries
  • What is the basic logical structure of the hierarchical model?

  • A network-like structure with multiple nodes
  • A tree-like structure with multiple levels (correct)
  • A graph-like structure with multiple edges
  • A flat structure with a single level
  • What is the main advantage of the network model over the hierarchical model?

  • Better support for complex data relationships (correct)
  • Enhanced data security
  • Faster query performance
  • Improved data consistency
  • What is the name of the database standard that allows a record to have more than one parent?

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

    What is the term for a collection of records in a 1:M relationship in the network model?

    <p>Owner-member set</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of business rules in database design?

    <p>To describe policies and procedures that govern data usage within an organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a data model, what is the term used to describe the characteristic of an entity?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a type of relationship in a data model?

    <p>Many-to-one (M:1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using data modeling in database design?

    <p>To facilitate communication among designers, programmers, and end users.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process of translating business rules into data model components?

    <p>Business rule translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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