DBMS Exam 2 - Relational Algebra
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What is Relational Algebra?

  • A single operation used in SQL
  • A programming language
  • A type of database system
  • A collection of unary and binary operators (correct)

    • The two unary operations in Relational Algebra are ____ and ____.

    Selection, Projection

    What are the six binary operators in Relational Algebra?

    Union, Intersection, Difference, Join, Cartesian Product, Division

    What does the Select Operator do?

    <p>Selects a horizontal subset of tuples that satisfy a selection condition from the relation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the symbol σ represent in Relational Algebra?

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

    Provide an example of a Select operation.

    <p>σ(HRS = 3)Course</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Project Operator do?

    <p>Selects a vertical subset of attributes from a relation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is represented by π in Relational Algebra?

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

    Match the following Relational Algebra symbols with their operations:

    <p>σ = Select π = Project ∪ = Union ∩ = Intersection</p> <ul> <li>= Difference ⋈ = Join X = Cartesian Product ÷ = Division</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

    The Cartesian Product returns all combinations of tuples from two relations, even if they do not satisfy any condition.

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

    Union operations can only be performed on two relations if they are ____ compatible.

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

    What is the primary difference between Join and Cartesian Product?

    <p>Join only includes combinations of tuples that satisfy the join condition, while Cartesian Product includes all combinations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The JOIN operation must involve attributes from two relations which share the same ____.

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

    Study Notes

    Relational Algebra Overview

    • Composed of two unary operations and six binary operators.

    Unary Operations

    • Selection (σ): Filters rows (tuples) based on a condition.
    • Projection (π): Selects specific columns (attributes) from a relation.

    Binary Operators

    • Union (∪): Combines tuples from two relations, including only distinct tuples.
    • Intersection (∩): Returns tuples common to both relations.
    • Difference (-): Retrieves tuples from one relation that are not in another.
    • Join (⋈): Combines related tuples from two relations based on a join condition.
    • Cartesian Product (X): Produces all possible combinations of tuples from two relations, resulting in nR1 x nR2 tuples.
    • Division (÷): Used to find tuples in one relation that are associated with all tuples in another relation.

    Select Operator Details

    • Designated by σR, filters tuples that meet a Boolean condition.
    • Example of conditions:
      • Lastname='Smith'
      • Salary > 30,000
      • CreditsNeeded >= CreditsCompleted
    • Relational algebra operations can be nested.

    Projection Operator Details

    • Denoted by πR, extracts specified attributes from a relation.
    • If selected attributes do not form a superkey, non-unique tuples will be discarded.
    • Example:
      • π(COLLEGE)Course retrieves only the college attribute.

    Cartesian Product Insights

    • Also referred to as Cross-Product; generates all combinations of tuples from two relations.
    • Syntax usage: R1 XR2.
    • Often used in conjunction with selection to form a join operation, making it more practical.
    • Example: σ(C.DCODE=D.DCODE)C XD filters products based on a matching DCODE.

    Set Operations Explanation

    • Union (∪): Represents a logical OR.
    • Intersection (∩): Represents a logical AND.
    • Difference (-): Represents a logical NOT.
    • Relations must be union compatible (same number of attributes and compatible domains) for these operations.

    Join Operator Characteristics

    • Utilizes the symbol ⋈; merges tuples based on shared attributes.
    • Relations must be join compatible, having matching domains in the attributes used.
    • General form: R ⋈ S results in a new relation with attributes from both R and S, filtered by the join condition.
    • Join differs from Cartesian product as it only includes satisfying tuples in the result.
    • Example of join condition: C ⋈(C.DCODE=D.DCODE) D.
    • Allows further refinement through selection and projection, e.g., π(C.NAME,CREDIT,D.NAME,COLLEGE) σ(CREDIT='G')C ⋈(C.DCODE=D.DCODE)D.

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    Prepare for your DBMS Exam 2 with this set of flashcards covering key concepts of Relational Algebra. The quiz includes definitions of unary and binary operators essential for understanding relational database operations. Test your knowledge and get ready for your exam!

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