Oracle APEX Page Creation Process
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Which operation in relational algebra allows for selecting a subset of rows based on certain conditions?

  • Set difference
  • Selection (correct)
  • Cartesian product
  • Projection
  • What does the UNION operation in relational algebra do?

  • Discard duplicates from the result
  • Tuples in R1, but not in R2
  • Combine two relations (correct)
  • Select a subset of rows from a relation
  • In grouping data, what does the GROUP BY clause do?

  • Produces a single summary row for each group (correct)
  • Selects the maximum value in a group
  • Orders the groups based on a specified criteria
  • Adds additional fields to the projection list
  • Which statement about GROUP BY in SQL is correct?

    <p>GROUP BY may contain all the GROUP BY expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When adding additional fields to the projection list, what must be done in SQL?

    <p>Include them in the GROUP BY clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the conditions that a primary key should satisfy?

    <p>Is representative in the problem context</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To link two tables by referencing the primary key of one table in another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is referential integrity ensured when inserting a record in a secondary table?

    <p>By ensuring that the corresponding key exists in the referenced table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common solution to handling deadlocks in relational databases?

    <p>Using late checking of constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of integrity constraints in a database schema?

    <p>To ensure that logical expressions are satisfied by any instance of the database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In database design, what is the function of a primary key?

    <p>To ensure uniqueness of tuples in a relation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a key and a superkey in the context of relational databases?

    <p>A key ensures uniqueness, while a superkey includes at least one key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which level of abstraction is the data described in terms of its physical storage and location?

    <p>Physical level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term "cardinality" refer to in the context of a relational database?

    <p>The number of distinct records in a relation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of a relational database, what is the "degree" of a relation?

    <p>The number of attributes in a relation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an integrity constraint in a relational database?

    <p>To enforce data integrity rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When setting up referential integrity between two tables, what does the foreign key in one table typically refer to?

    <p>Primary key in another table</p> Signup and view all the answers

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