Introduction to Database Concepts

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A foreign key must have the same name as the corresponding primary key.

False (B)

What is the purpose of a foreign key in a database?

  • To create a relationship between two tables.
  • To enforce data integrity by ensuring that related data exists. (correct)
  • To uniquely identify each row in a table.
  • To store information about the creator of a table.

SQL stands for _____.

Structured Query Language

What are the two main parts of SQL?

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Match the SQL terms with their corresponding relational model terms:

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Which of the following is NOT a valid SQL operation?

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What is the purpose of a foreign key that references itself within the same relation?

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MySQL Community Server is a free and open-source database management system.

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Which of the following is NOT a step involved in the MySQL Server installation process?

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The MySQL Server installation process includes a configuration step.

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What is the recommended user account for most scenarios during MySQL Server installation?

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The installation and configuration of MySQL Server is complete after clicking the "______" button.

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Match the following MySQL installation steps with their corresponding actions:

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What is the purpose of the "Create Table" command in SQL?

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The MySQL Server installation process always requires user interaction.

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What is the purpose of using the MySQL Server after its installation?

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The number of rows in a relation is called the Degree of a relation.

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The data type of values in each column is called the ______.

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What is the cardinality of the EMPLOYEE relation in the provided example?

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What is the difference between a relation schema and a relation state?

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The domain of the attribute 'Salary' in the EMPLOYEE relation is a set of character strings.

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Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

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What is the degree of the EMPLOYEE relation?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of relations?

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Which SQL keyword is used to sort the results in descending order?

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The query SELECT Dept_Name FROM Department ORDER BY Dept_Name DESC; retrieves the department names sorted in ascending order.

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Which platform(s) is/are available for downloading MySQL Community Server 5.6.20?

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What is the output of the query SELECT First_Name, Last_Name, Dept_No FROM Teacher ORDER BY Dept_No ASC, First_Name DESC, Last_Name DESC;?

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The ______ keyword in SQL is used to test if a value is NULL.

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MySQL Installer replaces the server-only MSI packages starting with MySQL 5.6.

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Match the SQL keywords with their corresponding functionalities:

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What is the recommended download for installing MySQL Community Server 5.6.20 on Windows?

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The file name for the MySQL Community Server 5.6.20 MSI installer for 64-bit Windows systems is ______.

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Which of the following MD5 checksums corresponds to the 32-bit Windows ZIP archive of MySQL Community Server 5.6.20?

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Match the following file formats with their respective download sizes for MySQL Community Server 5.6.20 on Windows:

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After launching the downloaded MySQL installer, what is the name of the option you need to click on to start the installation process?

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MySQL Installer can be used to perform maintenance tasks after installation is complete.

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In traditional file processing, data is stored in a single, centralized repository.

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What is the primary issue with traditional file processing that a database approach aims to address?

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What are two potential consequences of data redundancy in traditional file processing?

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A ____ is a collection of programs designed to create, maintain, and use a database.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a database?

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Explain how the database approach improves upon traditional file processing.

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Flashcards

Database Definition

A structured collection of data designed for a specific purpose.

Data Redundancy

Same information stored in multiple files, wasting space.

Data Inconsistency

Discrepancy caused by not updating all files with similar information.

Lack of Data Integration

Difficulty accessing information from independent files.

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Database Management System (DBMS)

A collection of programs to create, maintain, and use a database.

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Traditional File Processing

Method of storing data in separate files accessed by individual programs.

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Single Repository

A central place where data is stored for access by multiple users.

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Advantages of Database Approach

Addresses issues of redundancy, inconsistency, and integration.

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Attribute

A column in a database table.

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Relation

A table in a database.

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Domain

The data type of values in a column.

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Degree of Relation

Number of attributes in a relation.

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Cardinality of Relation

Number of tuples (rows) in a relation.

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Relation Schema

The structure of a relation, including its name and attributes.

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Relation State

The current set of tuples in a relation.

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Ordering of Tuples

The arrangement of rows in a relation is not important.

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Foreign Key

A field in one table that uniquely identifies a row of another table.

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Primary Key

A unique identifier for a record in a database table.

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Department Relation

A table storing department information consisting of Dept_Name, Dept_ID, and No_of_Teachers.

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Teacher Relation

A table storing teacher information with attributes like Teacher_Name, Teacher_ID, and Dept_No.

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Structured Query Language (SQL)

A language for managing and manipulating databases stored in RDBMS.

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Data Definition Language (DDL)

Part of SQL used to define structures and constraints of data.

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Data Manipulation Language (DML)

Part of SQL used to insert, update, and delete data within tables.

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MySQL Community Server

An open-source server used to manage databases through SQL commands.

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MySQL Server Installation

Process of setting up MySQL Server under a user account.

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Standard System Account

Recommended user account type for most MySQL installations.

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Custom User Account

User account option for advanced scenarios in MySQL installation.

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Installation Steps

The series of actions to successfully install MySQL Server.

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Configuration Complete

Indicates successful setup of MySQL Server after installation.

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Create Table Command

SQL command used to create a new table in a database.

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Installation Overview

Summary of the installation stages of MySQL Server.

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MySQL Version 5.6.20

Specific version of MySQL Server mentioned in the installation.

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MySQL Community Server 5.6.20

A widely used open-source relational database management system version 5.6.20.

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Installation Process

Steps to install MySQL from the downloaded installer.

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MySQL Installer

A tool used to install and configure MySQL products.

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Windows Platforms

Operating systems that can run MySQL including 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

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Recommended Download

The full package of all MySQL products for Windows platforms.

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MSI Installer

Microsoft Installer file format used for MySQL installation.

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ZIP Archive

Compressed file format containing MySQL files for download.

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MD5 Checksum

A hash value used to verify the integrity of downloaded files.

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SQL ORDER BY

A clause in SQL that sorts the result set by one or more columns.

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DESC

A keyword in SQL meaning descending order, used with ORDER BY.

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ASC

A keyword in SQL meaning ascending order, used with ORDER BY.

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IS NULL

An SQL condition to check if a value is missing or unknown.

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IS NOT NULL

An SQL condition to ensure a value is present and defined.

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Retrieving data

The main function of SQL to get data from a database.

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Dept_No

A column in a database that represents the department number of a teacher.

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First_Name, Last_Name

Columns in a database that store a person’s first and last names.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Database Concepts

  • Databases are used for effective decision-making in organizations.
  • Effective information management is essential for organizational success.
  • DBMS (Database Management System) tools simplify information management tasks.

Basic Concepts and Definitions

  • Data is unprocessed raw facts.
  • Information is processed data, providing useful insights.
  • Processing data yields information (Figure 1.2)
  • Databases are collections of related data designed for easy access and search.

Need for a Database

  • Traditional file processing suffers from data redundancy, inconsistency, and lack of integration.
  • Multiple files and separate programs are required to manage different aspects of data in traditional systems.
  • A DBMS provides a centralized data repository.
  • DBMS gives users access to a single repository based on their needs.

Database Management System (DBMS)

  • A database management system (DBMS) is a set of programs to create, maintain, and use databases.
  • The DBMS creates a repository of data for various users.
  • DBMS simplifies access and management of data among users.

Relational Database

  • Relational database organizes data into tables with rows (tuples) and columns (attributes).
  • Each cell in a table holds an atomic value.
  • Attributes within tables contain data with specific types.

Relational Constraints

  • Domain constraints ensure attribute values belong to their specified domain (e.g., an Employee ID must be numerical).
  • Key constraints use superkeys, keys, candidate keys, and primary keys for data uniqueness and identification.
  • Null value constraints ensure that some attributes do not have null values.
  • Entity integrity constraints specify that primary keys cannot contain NULL values.
  • Referential integrity constraints link multiple relations through foreign keys pointing to primary keys (linking tables).
  • Various other constraints can enforce relationship between values.

SQL Commands

  • Create Table: Defines the structure of a new table (relational structure).
  • Data Types: Specifying the kinds of data (e.g., CHAR, VARCHAR, INTEGER, DATE, DECIMAL).
  • Insert: Adds a new row of data to a table (tuple).
  • Update: Modifies existing data in a table (alter rows).
  • Delete: Removes rows from a table (delete rows).
  • Select: Retrieves data from a table.
    • Uses various clauses: WHERE, ORDER BY, GROUP BY.
    • Can specify criteria to filter rows (conditional).
    • Can group data into summary rows
    • Can list unique values.
    • Can find specific character patterns in string attributes.
  • Drop Table: Deletes tables from the database.
  • Other constraints: various options are available for data manipulation (e.g. NOT NULL, DEFAULT)

Additional Concepts

  • Grouping: Used with aggregate functions (COUNT, SUM, MAX, MIN, AVG) to retrieve summarized data from tables.
  • Joining: Combines tables using a related column (joining based on related attributes).
  • Functions: Aggregate functions (e.g., COUNT, SUM, MIN, MAX) are used with groups, conditional clauses (AND, OR), or to find maximum/minimum in SQL.

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