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What does the database keep track of alongside employee hours per week?
What does the database keep track of alongside employee hours per week?
- Employee project budgets
- Employee training sessions
- Direct supervisor of each employee (correct)
- Employee attendance records
Which of the following is NOT classified as an attribute in an employee entity?
Which of the following is NOT classified as an attribute in an employee entity?
- Project Hours (correct)
- Department
- Name
- Sex
What type of attribute is represented by an employee's SSN?
What type of attribute is represented by an employee's SSN?
- Composite
- Dependent
- Multi-valued
- Simple (correct)
Which of the following best describes a composite attribute?
Which of the following best describes a composite attribute?
In the context of an employee entity, which of the following is a multi-valued attribute?
In the context of an employee entity, which of the following is a multi-valued attribute?
Which example correctly illustrates a composite attribute?
Which example correctly illustrates a composite attribute?
How is a nested composite multi-valued attribute described?
How is a nested composite multi-valued attribute described?
Which of the following statements is true about entities in an ER model?
Which of the following statements is true about entities in an ER model?
What is the mathematical definition of an attribute A for an entity type E whose value set is V?
What is the mathematical definition of an attribute A for an entity type E whose value set is V?
In ER diagrams, how is a multivalued attribute represented?
In ER diagrams, how is a multivalued attribute represented?
Which of the following is NOT an initial entity type identified in the COMPANY database schema?
Which of the following is NOT an initial entity type identified in the COMPANY database schema?
In ER diagram notation, how are key attributes represented?
In ER diagram notation, how are key attributes represented?
What type of attributes are components of a composite attribute connected to?
What type of attributes are components of a composite attribute connected to?
Which of the following correctly describes a power set P(V)?
Which of the following correctly describes a power set P(V)?
What is represented in a rectangular box in an ER diagram?
What is represented in a rectangular box in an ER diagram?
Which entity type typically represents a single organization unit in the COMPANY schema?
Which entity type typically represents a single organization unit in the COMPANY schema?
Which shape is used to represent a relationship type in an ER diagram?
Which shape is used to represent a relationship type in an ER diagram?
What does the WORKS_FOR relationship represent in the COMPANY database?
What does the WORKS_FOR relationship represent in the COMPANY database?
Which of the following represents a relationship that exists between two EMPLOYEEs?
Which of the following represents a relationship that exists between two EMPLOYEEs?
How many distinct relationship types are identified between the same participating entity types?
How many distinct relationship types are identified between the same participating entity types?
Which relationship type connects DEPARTMENT and PROJECT?
Which relationship type connects DEPARTMENT and PROJECT?
What is denoted by the MANAGES relationship in the COMPANY database schema?
What is denoted by the MANAGES relationship in the COMPANY database schema?
Which of the following relationships relates an EMPLOYEE to their dependents?
Which of the following relationships relates an EMPLOYEE to their dependents?
Which relationship type would not typically involve an EMPLOYEE?
Which relationship type would not typically involve an EMPLOYEE?
What is a required characteristic of shipped items in the UPS information system?
What is a required characteristic of shipped items in the UPS information system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a member's profile in 'Fitness Plus'?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a member's profile in 'Fitness Plus'?
What characterizes each class in the Fitness Plus system?
What characterizes each class in the Fitness Plus system?
In a movie database, what uniquely identifies each movie?
In a movie database, what uniquely identifies each movie?
How many members can attend a class in the Fitness Plus system?
How many members can attend a class in the Fitness Plus system?
What aspect of a transportation event is included in the UPS system?
What aspect of a transportation event is included in the UPS system?
What is a characteristic of each movie's classification in the movie database?
What is a characteristic of each movie's classification in the movie database?
What is true regarding the information system for UPS?
What is true regarding the information system for UPS?
What does the cardinality ratio in relationship types specify?
What does the cardinality ratio in relationship types specify?
Which of the following best describes a Many-To-Many (M:N) relationship?
Which of the following best describes a Many-To-Many (M:N) relationship?
What is indicated by an Existence Dependency Constraint in a relationship?
What is indicated by an Existence Dependency Constraint in a relationship?
What is a recursive relationship type?
What is a recursive relationship type?
In the context of the SUPERVISION relationship, which statement is true?
In the context of the SUPERVISION relationship, which statement is true?
Which of the following describes a One-to-Many (1:N) relationship?
Which of the following describes a One-to-Many (1:N) relationship?
What type of relationship constraint specifies that an entity may not have to participate in a relationship?
What type of relationship constraint specifies that an entity may not have to participate in a relationship?
How can a recursive relationship be displayed in an ER diagram?
How can a recursive relationship be displayed in an ER diagram?
Study Notes
Entity-Relationship Modeling Concepts
- Entities are real-world things represented in a database. Examples include employees, departments, and projects.
- Attributes describe properties of an entity. Examples include employee name, SSN, or address.
- Simple Attributes have a single atomic value.
- Composite Attributes are made up of multiple components. For example, an address can be composed of street, city, state, and zip code.
- Multi-valued Attributes allow an entity to have multiple values for a single attribute. For instance, a student can have multiple degrees.
Relationships and Constraints
- Relationship Types represent associations between entities. They describe how entities interact and are displayed in ER diagrams using diamond-shaped boxes.
- Cardinality Ratio specifies the maximum number of entities that can participate in a relationship.
- One-to-one (1:1) - One entity from each participating type is related.
- One-to-many (1:N) or Many-to-one (N:1) - One entity from one type is related to multiple entities of the other type.
- Many-to-many (M:N) - Multiple entities of one type can be related to multiple entities of the other type.
- Existence Dependency Constraint specifies the minimum participation in a relationship.
- Optional participation (zero) - An entity is not required to participate in the relationship.
- Mandatory participation (one or more) - An entity must participate in the relationship.
Company Database Schema
- The text presents a COMPANY database schema as an example.
- This schema includes entities: DEPARTMENT, PROJECT, EMPLOYEE, and DEPENDENT.
- Relationship Types:
- WORKS_FOR (EMPLOYEE, DEPARTMENT)
- MANAGES (EMPLOYEE, DEPARTMENT)
- CONTROLS (DEPARTMENT, PROJECT)
- WORKS_ON (EMPLOYEE, PROJECT)
- SUPERVISION (EMPLOYEE, EMPLOYEE)
- DEPENDENTS_OF (EMPLOYEE, DEPENDENT)
Recursive Relationships
- Recursive relationships occur when the same entity type participates in a relationship in different roles.
- An example is the SUPERVISION relationship, where an employee acts as a supervisor and another employee acts as a subordinate.
Example Scenarios
- Fitness Plus offers fitness classes and members can enroll in courses. This scenario demonstrates a many-to-many relationship between members and classes.
- UPS tracks shipped items, which travel through various transportation events. This scenario illustrates the relationships between shipped items, retail centers, and transportation events., highlighting several many-to-one relationships.
- MOVIE database example shows the relationships between movies, directors, actors, genres, and production companies. This illustrates examples of one-to-many and many-to-many relationships.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of Entity-Relationship modeling. This quiz covers entities, attributes, relationships, and constraints critical for database design. Assess your understanding of key concepts such as cardinality and attribute types.
