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What is the main goal of physical database design?
What is the main goal of physical database design?
- To create a user-friendly interface for data retrieval
- To ensure that the database is fully normalized
- To translate the logical description of data into technical specifications (correct)
- To generate comprehensive reports on database performance
What are the key pieces of information needed for physical file and database design?
What are the key pieces of information needed for physical file and database design?
- Database schema diagrams, index creation guidelines, data transformation rules, data archival policies, data migration strategies
- Data visualization tools, network infrastructure details, database implementation procedures, user access levels, data encryption methods
- Data validation rules, data entry requirements, backup and recovery plans, security protocols, database management systems
- Normalized relations, attribute definitions, data usage descriptions, response time expectations, technology descriptions (correct)
What is the purpose of file organization in physical database design?
What is the purpose of file organization in physical database design?
- To eliminate the need for data indexing
- To simplify the process of database normalization
- To enforce referential integrity constraints
- To optimize data storage and retrieval efficiency (correct)
Why is it important to choose appropriate storage formats for attributes in physical database design?
Why is it important to choose appropriate storage formats for attributes in physical database design?
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What is the primary function of indexes in the context of physical database design?
What is the primary function of indexes in the context of physical database design?
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What is the smallest unit of application data recognized by system software?
What is the smallest unit of application data recognized by system software?
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What key decisions are included in physical database design?
What key decisions are included in physical database design?
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What are the four objectives involved in selecting a data type?
What are the four objectives involved in selecting a data type?
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What is one of the typical integrity controls that a DBMS may support?
What is one of the typical integrity controls that a DBMS may support?
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What are the inputs to the physical design process?
What are the inputs to the physical design process?
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