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What is the primary purpose of establishing relationships in a relational database?

  • To ensure effective user access management
  • To increase the number of fields within a table
  • To reduce the number of tables required in a database
  • To link tables for complex queries and maintain data integrity (correct)

How do foreign keys contribute to data integrity in a relational database?

  • They ensure data is stored redundantly across multiple tables
  • They prevent invalid data from being associated with existing records (correct)
  • They automatically update related records when changes occur
  • They increase the speed of data retrieval from a single table

Which component of a table uniquely identifies each row within that table?

  • Primary key (correct)
  • Foreign key
  • Data instance
  • Field attribute

What is an advantage of using entity relationship diagrams in relational databases?

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What does reduced data redundancy in a database imply?

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What is essential for defining relationships and the number of instances associated between entities?

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Which of the following best describes the structure of a table in a relational database?

<p>A grid consisting of rows and columns where columns define attributes and rows store data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are keys important in relational databases?

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What does the normalization process primarily achieve in database design?

<p>It reduces data redundancy and improves data integrity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes a 'many to many' relationship?

<p>Many employees can enroll in many trainings, using an intermediate table. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an Entity-Relationship diagram, how is a primary key represented?

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Which step in the ER model creation involves identifying the entities involved?

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Which normal form specifically addresses the elimination of partial dependencies?

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What is the outcome of the physical implementation step in database design?

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Which of the following methods is NOT typically included in performance optimization of a database?

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What does the term 'transitive dependency' refer to in the context of the 3rd Normal Form?

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Flashcards

One-to-One Relationship

A relationship where one entity is associated with exactly one other entity.

One-to-Many Relationship

A relationship where one entity can be associated with multiple instances of another entity.

Many-to-One Relationship

A relationship where multiple entities can be associated with a single entity.

Many-to-Many Relationship

A relationship where multiple entities can be associated with multiple instances of another entity.

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Normalization

The process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.

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1st Normal Form (1NF)

The first normal form ensures each column contains atomic values, meaning each value is indivisible.

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2nd Normal Form (2NF)

The second normal form eliminates partial dependencies, ensuring all non-key attributes fully depend on the primary key.

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3rd Normal Form (3NF)

The third normal form eliminates non-key attributes that depend on other non-key attributes.

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Relational Database

A type of database that stores and provides access to data points that are related to one another.

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Table

The fundamental structure to store data in a relational database. Each table has a unique name and contains rows (records) and columns (fields). Columns define the attributes, and rows contain the data instances.

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Relationships

Essential for linking tables to enable complex queries and ensure data integrity. They are established through keys.

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Primary Key

A column or set of columns in a table that uniquely identifies each row in that table.

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Foreign Key

A column or set of columns in one table that uniquely identifies a row of another table. It establishes a link between the data in the two tables.

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Data Integrity

Ensures consistency and accuracy of the data. Foreign key constraints prevent invalid data from being inserted.

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Efficient data retrieval

Allows complex queries to retrieve related data across multiple tables.

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Reduced data redundancy

Eliminates the need to duplicate data by storing related data in separate tables.

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Study Notes

Relational Databases

  • Relational databases store and access related data points in tables
  • Tables consist of rows (records) and columns (fields)
  • Each table represents a specific entity
  • Columns define attributes, and rows contain data instances
  • Relationships link tables to enable complex queries and ensure data integrity

Relationships

  • Established through keys
  • Primary keys uniquely identify rows in a table
  • Foreign keys uniquely identify rows in another table, linking them
  • Data integrity is ensured by preventing invalid data insertion
  • Example: preventing an order from referencing a non-existent customer
  • Efficient data retrieval allows complex queries across multiple tables
    • Example: joining Customer and Orders tables to find which customer placed which order
  • Reduced data redundancy by storing related data in separate tables
    • Example: storing customer details in one table (Customers) and referencing it in another (Orders)

Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs)

  • Conceptual in Relational Databases
  • Aid in identifying entities, attributes, and relationships between entities
  • Define relationships by determining how entities interact
    • One-to-one (one person has one DNI)
    • One-to-many (one school has many students)
    • Many-to-one (many employees work in one store)
    • Many-to-many (many employees can enroll in many trainings; many trainings can have many employees enrolled)
    • Use intermediate tables when many-to-many
  • Guide table creation, defining primary keys, foreign keys, and constraints
  • Essential for data integrity

Normalization

  • Organizes data efficiently to avoid redundancy and ensure accuracy
  • Eliminate data redundancy
  • Use primary and foreign keys
  • Reduce transitive dependencies
  • First Normal Form (1NF): each column contains only atomic values
  • Second Normal Form (2NF): eliminate partial dependencies, ensure all non-key attributes fully depend on the primary key
  • Third Normal Form (3NF): eliminate non-key attributes that depend on another non-key attribute

Database Design

  • Defines database structure, storage, and retrieval mechanisms
  • Detailed blueprint of how data is stored, accessed, and managed
  • Scheme Definition: specifies tables, fields, data types, and relationships
  • Normalization: ensures data integrity by minimizing redundancy
  • Physical Implementation: determines how the logical schema is physically stored and accessed
  • Performance optimization: enhances performance through indexing, partitioning, and query optimization

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