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Physical Database Design and Performance Quiz Chapter 5

Test your knowledge about the physical database design process, storage formats, file organizations, indexes, and efficient structures. This quiz covers the objectives related to the translation of a database model into efficient structures and denormalization.

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What is the main goal of physical database design?

To translate the logical description of data into technical specifications

What are the key pieces of information needed for physical file and database design?

Normalized relations, attribute definitions, data usage descriptions, response time expectations, technology descriptions

What is the purpose of file organization in physical database design?

To optimize data storage and retrieval efficiency

Why is it important to choose appropriate storage formats for attributes in physical database design?

<p>To minimize storage space and improve retrieval performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of indexes in the context of physical database design?

<p>To facilitate rapid data retrieval</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest unit of application data recognized by system software?

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

What key decisions are included in physical database design?

<p>Storing and connecting files to make retrieving related data more efficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four objectives involved in selecting a data type?

<p>Represent all possible values, improve data integrity, support all data manipulations, maximize storage space</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the typical integrity controls that a DBMS may support?

<p>Default value–assumed value if no explicit value</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the inputs to the physical design process?

<p>Attribute estimates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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