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Which term refers to a structured collection of data that is stored through a computer system?

  • Managed database
  • Database management system
  • Database (correct)
  • Database model
  • What is the software used by end-users and client-side applications to access the data in a database called?

  • Database management system (correct)
  • Database
  • Database schema
  • Managed database
  • What is the term for the process of defining data models and is an essential step in designing a database?

  • Database schema
  • Data modeling (correct)
  • Managed database
  • Database model
  • What is a logical unit of work performed on a database called?

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

    Which type of data model is the most technically detailed?

    <p>Physical data model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is NOT a measure of database reliability?

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

    Which type of memory refers to storage that retains data even when not powered?

    <p>Non-volatile memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an operation in a database transaction?

    <p>To complete the transaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to represent a rectangle or a rounded rectangle in an ER Diagram?

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

    What does a solid line represent in an ER Diagram?

    <p>A strong relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an ER Diagram?

    <p>To illustrate a data model that can be converted into a database schema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of elements of an entity that can be associated with the elements in another entity in a one-to-many relationship?

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

    Which type of database does not enforce relationships within the data?

    <p>NOSQL database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary key in the Song table of a relational database?

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

    Which type of database uses a table format for data modeling?

    <p>Relational database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary key in the Playlist table of a NOSQL database?

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

    Which type of database does not store data in tables?

    <p>NOSQL database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a primary key in a relational database?

    <p>To uniquely identify each row of a table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of database uses a flexible schema and can easily scale to high request throughput and large data sizes?

    <p>NOSQL database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of NOSQL database?

    <p>Key-value database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of database design technique stores data in a non-redundant and consistent schema?

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

    What is the cardinality of the parent to the embedded elements in an embedded schema?

    <p>One-to-few</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of schema is more efficient for fetching playlists with song information when checking if a song is already in an existing playlist?

    <p>Non-embedded schema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of denormalization in database design?

    <p>To improve query performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach stores two copies of the song's information, once in the Song table and again in the Playlist table?

    <p>Denormalized approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of denormalization in a database?

    <p>Improved read performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does denormalization mean in the context of a database?

    <p>Combining data by grouping or embedding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the denormalized schema, where are the redundant copies of the song's title, artist, and album stored?

    <p>Playlist table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary trade-off of adding redundant copies of data within a database?

    <p>Decreased write performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of denormalization in a database?

    <p>To improve read performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the physical implementation of a database model to a specific database platform?

    <p>Database schema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of defining data models and is an essential step in designing a database called?

    <p>Data modeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a logical unit of work performed on a database?

    <p>Database transaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of denormalization in a database?

    <p>To improve performance by reducing data redundancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of database is commonly used for online transaction processing (OLTP) and online analytical processing (OLAP)?

    <p>Relational database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary key in the Song table of a relational database?

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

    Which type of database stores data in a non-tabular format and is often referred to as a non-relational database?

    <p>NOSQL database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of denormalization in database design?

    <p>To improve query performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of data model provides the most detailed information about data structure, including entities, attributes, and relationships?

    <p>Physical data model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the measure of a database's integrity, safety, and recoverability called?

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

    Which type of memory retains data even when not powered?

    <p>Non-volatile memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a primary key in a relational database?

    <p>To uniquely identify a record in a table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of database design technique eliminates inconsistencies during write and modify operations?

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

    What is the cardinality of the parent to the embedded elements in an embedded schema?

    <p>One-to-few</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of schema is more efficient for fetching playlists with song information when checking if a song is already in an existing playlist?

    <p>Non-embedded schema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of denormalization in a database?

    <p>Improved query performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is true about ER diagrams?

    <p>ER diagrams are used to design databases conceptually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is true about attributes in an ER diagram?

    <p>Attributes can be denoted as primary keys or foreign keys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is true about relationships in an ER diagram?

    <p>A solid line represents a strong (identifying) relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is true about cardinality and modality in an ER diagram?

    <p>Cardinality refers to the maximum number of elements associated with another entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of database design technique stores data in a non-redundant and consistent schema?

    <p>Normalized schema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cardinality of the parent to the embedded elements in an embedded schema?

    <p>One-to-One</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of elements of an entity that can be associated with the elements in another entity in a one-to-many relationship?

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

    What is the purpose of denormalization in database design?

    <p>To improve write performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach stores two copies of the song's information, once in the Song table and again in the Playlist table?

    <p>Denormalized approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a primary key in a relational database?

    <p>To uniquely identify records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of database uses a table format for data modeling?

    <p>Relational database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of database does not store data in tables?

    <p>NOSQL database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary trade-off of adding redundant copies of data within a database?

    <p>Increased complexity and maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an ER Diagram?

    <p>To visualize relationships within data in a relational database</p> Signup and view all the answers

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