Week 1 Relational Model: Manipulation Quiz
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What does the DIFFERENCE operation in relational algebra do?

  • Multiplies the tuples in two relations together.
  • Combines two relations to produce a set of tuples belonging to both.
  • Combines two relations to produce a set of tuples belonging to one but not the other. (correct)
  • Intersects the tuples in two relations.

What is the result of the INTERSECT operation in relational algebra?

  • A combination of the attribute names from both input relations.
  • A relation containing a set of tuples belonging to both input relations. (correct)
  • A union of the tuples in both input relations.
  • A relation containing a set of distinct tuples from both input relations.

In a natural join, what happens if the common attribute appears twice?

  • Both instances are considered separately in the join.
  • One instance of the common attribute is randomly chosen for the join.
  • The common attribute is ignored during the join.
  • The common attribute is duplicated in the resulting relation. (correct)

What distinguishes an Outer Join from other types of joins?

<p>It includes all rows from one table and only matching rows from the other table. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Non-Equi Join also known as?

<p>'Theta' join (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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