CS403 Database Management System Online Solved Quizzes/MCQ's File No 1


Within a table, each primary key value __.
Select correct option:
is a minimal super key
is always the first field in each table
must be numeric
must be unique
Foreign Key is
Select correct option:
A field in a table that matches a key field in another tableA field in a table that contains data that is also contained elsewhere in another table
A field in a table that has the same name as a key field in another table

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The Entity Relation Model models
Select correct option:
Entities, Relationships and Processes
Entities and Relationships
Relationships
Entities
Database Application is a program which is used for performing certain operations such as

Which levels are mostly used for Detailed DFD?
Select correct option:
Level-0, Level-1
Level-1, Level-2
Level-2, Level-3
Level-3, Level-4
Level of data at which entities or objects exist in reality is called
Real world data
Schema for real world data
Meta data
Data about data
Which model operates at the lowest level of abstraction?
conceptual
internal
external
physical


Data Redundancy Means
Select correct option:
 Security of data
 Duplication of data
 Management of data
 Recovery of data

A relational database system is based on the concept(s) of:
Select correct option:
 A network of data records
 Nested tables
 Tables, rows and columns
 A tree-like structure of data

Which of the following is used with INSERT command to insert values in a DB table?
Select correct option:
ONTO
INTO
UPTO
WITH

CREATE TABLE and CREATE index belongs to which type of SQL commands
Select correct option:
DML
DDL
DCL
DQL
  
Question # 9 of 10 ( Start time:09:55:59 PM) Total M - 1
In SQL, which command is used to modify the rows of tables.
Select correct option:
UPDATE
INSERT
BROWSE
APPEND

Which of the following is a correct way of selecting all the columns from a table called PERSONS?
Select correct option:
SELECT FROM * Persons
SELECT * FROM Persons
SELECT * WHERE Persons
SELECT WHERE * Persons

Question # 3 of 10 ( Start time:09:53:51 PM) Total M - 1
The ________ operator allows to use wild cards in the where clause of an SQL statement.
Select correct option:
IN
FROM
LIKE
None of the above.

A relational database system is based on the concept(s) of:
Select correct option:
 A network of data records
 Nested tables
 Tables, rows and columns
 A tree-like structure of data


A table can be logically connected to another table by defining a ____.
hyperlink
common attribute
primary key
superkey

Which of the following is NOT a component of a DFD?
Select correct option:
Dataflow
Datastore
External entities
Relationship between external entities

A________is used to maintain a connection between the users of the database system.
Select correct option:
mail server
file server
client-server
none of the given


An instance is
Select correct option:
a particular occurance of an entity
a special type of relation
an attribute of an entity
any particular entity

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A primary key is an attribute (or set of attributes) that has been chosen for an entity, whose values are used to uniquely identify a particular instance of an entity. True or false?
True
False
Partially True
None of the given

ncase of Context-level Diagram, the system is represented by
One process atleast
Two processes atleast
One process only
Any number of processes

An entity type is
defined when the database is actually constructed
a specific type such as an integer, text, date, logical etc
a coherent set of similar objects that we want to store data on (e.g. STUDENT, COURSE, CAR)
defined by the database designer
Data about data is database
True
False
Partially True
None of the Above


A software package designed to store and manage databases
Database
DBMS
Data model
Data


relational database is

one that consists of two or more tables
a database that is able to process tables, queries, forms, reports and macros
one that consists of two or more tables that are joined in some way
the same as a flat file database

Which model operates at the lowest level of abstraction?
conceptual
internal
external
physical


An entity type is
defined when the database is actually constructed
a specific type such as an integer, text, date, logical etc
a coherent set of similar objects that we want to store data on (e.g. STUDENT, COURSE, CAR)
defined by the database designer
Data about data is database
True
False
Partially True
None of the Above


A table can be logically connected to another table by defining a __.
hyperlink
common attribute
primary key
superkey

Which of the following is INCORRECT statement concerning the database design process?
During requirements collection and analysis phase, one can gather the data requirements of database users.
By referring to a high level data model, it is possible to understand the data requirements of the users, entity types, relationships and constraints.
Transformation of the high level data model into the implementation data model is called logical design or data model mapping.
During the logical design phase of internal storage structures, access paths and file organization for the database files are specified.

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Which of the following is correct regarding Dataflow diagram?
Single DFD is required to represent a system
Created at increasing levels of detail
The dataflow must be bidirectional
Used to represent the relationships among the external entities

collection of concepts that can be used to describe the structure of a database
Database
DBMS
Data model
Data

Who is responsible for authorizing access to the database, for coordinating and monitoring its use?
Select correct option:
Database Designer
Database Administrator
End User
Application Programmer

A software package designed to store and manage databases
Select correct option:
Database
DBMS
Data model
Data


The main software package that supports a database management approach is called
Select correct option:
Data Dictionary
Report Generator
Database Management System
Distributed database


A primary key is an attribute (or set of attributes) that has been chosen for an entity, whose values are used to uniquely identify a particular instance of an entity. True or false?
Select correct option:
True
False
Partially True
None of the given



The ER model is meant to
Select correct option:
replace relational design
be close to a users perception of the data
enable low level descriptions of data
enable detailed descriptions of data query processing

Which feature of database provides conversion from inconsistent state of DB to a consistent state ensuring minimum data loss?
Select correct option:
User accessible catalog
Data processing
Recovery service
Authorization service
A relational database system is based on the concept(s) of:
Select correct option:
A network of data records
Nested tables
Tables, rows and columns
A tree-like structure of datas


Controlling redundancy in a database management system DOES NOT help to
Select correct option:
avoid duplication
avoid unnecessary wastage of storage space
avoid unauthorised access to data
avoid inconsistency among data



Making a change to the conceptual schema of a database but not affecting the existing external schemas is an example of
Select correct option:
Physical data independence
Logical data independence
Functional dependency
Concurrency control

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A description on a particular collection of data using the given data model
Select correct option:
Database
Relation
Schema
None




Which of the following functions are NOT performed by a database administrator?
Select correct option:
Planning, designing and implementing database systems
Establishing standards and procedures for database systems
Communicating with database users
Allocation of storage locations and data structures


The ER model is meant to
Select correct option:

replace relational design
be close to a users perception of the data
enable low level descriptions of data

enable detailed descriptions of data query processing

Which feature of database provides conversion from inconsistent state of DB to a consistent state ensuring minimum data loss?
Select correct option:

User accessible catalog
Data processing

Recovery service
Authorization service
A relational database system is based on the concept(s) of:
Select correct option:

A network of data records
Nested tables

Tables, rows and columns
A tree-like structure of datas

Question # 1 of 10 ( Start time: 05:35:55 PM ) Total M a r k s: 1
Controlling redundancy in a database management system DOES NOT help to
Select correct option:
avoid duplication
avoid unnecessary wastage of storage space

avoid unauthorised access to data
avoid inconsistency among data



Making a change to the conceptual schema of a database but not affecting the existing external schemas is an example of
Select correct option:
Physical data independence

Logical data independence
Functional dependency
Concurrency control



A description on a particular collection of data using the given data model
Select correct option:
Database
Relation

Schema
None




Which of the following functions are NOT performed by a database administrator?
Select correct option:

Planning, designing and implementing database systems
Establishing standards and procedures for database systems
Communicating with database users
Allocation of storage locations and data structures



A collection of concepts that can be used to describe the structure of a database
Select correct option:
Database
DBMS

Data model
Data


Controlling redundancy in a database management system DOES NOT help to
Select correct option:

avoid duplication
avoid unnecessary wastage of storage space
avoid unauthorised access to data
avoid inconsistency among data



User rights information is stored in
Select correct option:

Physical database
Catalog
Logical database
Buffer



Which levels are mostly used for Detailed DFD?
Select correct option:

Level-0, Level-1
Level-1, Level-2
Level-2, Level-3
Level-3, Level-4




Within a table, each primary key value ____.
Select correct option:

is a minimal superkey
is always the first field in each table
must be numeric
must be unique





A primary key is an attribute (or set of attributes) that has been chosen for an entity, whose values are used to uniquely identify a particular instance of an entity. True or false?
Select correct option:

True
False
Partially True
None of the given


Who is responsible for authorizing access to the database, for coordinating and monitoring its use?
Select correct option:

Database Designer
Database Administrator
End User
Application Programmer



Incase of Context-level Diagram, the system is represented by
Select correct option:

One process atleast
Two processes atleast
One process only
Any number of processes

In a three-level DBMS architecture, the ______ level interacts directly with the users.
Select correct option:

external
conceptual
internal
physical





Which feature of database provides conversion from inconsistent state of DB to a consistent state ensuring minimum data loss?
Select correct option:

User accessible catalog
Data processing
Recovery service
Authorization service


Which of the following describes a database system?
Select correct option:

A collection of stored operational data used by the application system of some particular enterprise
A shared collection of logically related data (and a description of this data) designed to meet the information needs of an organisation
A collection of stored data organised in such a way that all user requirements are satisfied by the database. In general there is only one copy of each item of data although there may be controlled repetition of some data.
All of the above





Which of the following is INCORRECT statement concerning the database design process?
Select correct option:

During requirements collection and analysis phase, one can gather the data requirements of database users.
By referring to a high level data model, it is possible to understand the data requirements of the users, entity types, relationships and constraints.
Transformation of the high level data model into the implementation data model is called logical design or data model mapping.
During the logical design phase of internal storage structures, access paths and file organization for the database files are specified.


User rights information is stored in
Select correct option:

Physical database
Catalog
Logical database
Buffer


The Entity Relation Model models
Select correct option:

Entities, Relationships and Processes
Entities and Relationships
Relationships
Entities


Which of the following is NOT a component of a DFD?
Select correct option:

Dataflow
Datastore
External entities
Relationship between external entities




Making a change to the conceptual schema of a database but not affecting the existing external schemas is an example of
Select correct option:

Physical data independence
Logical data independence
Functional dependency
Concurrency control

Which of the following statements creates a database named IMDB.
Select correct option:
CREATE DATABASE IMDB;
CREATE DB IMDB;
ADD DATABASE named IMDB;
CREATE IMDB DATABASE;


Question # 2 of 10
Which of the following is a correct way of selecting all the columns from a table called PERSONS?
Select correct option:
SELECT FROM * Persons
SELECT * FROM Persons
SELECT * WHERE Persons
SELECT WHERE * Persons


Question # 3 of 10
Which of the following is not a part of an INSERT statement?
Select correct option:
INTO
VALUES
INSERT
MODIFY


Incase of Context-level Diagram, the system is represented by
Select correct option:

One process atleast
Two processes atleast
One process only
Any number of processes



An instance is
Select correct option:

a particular occurance of an entity
a special type of relation
an attribute of an entity
any particular entity



A________is used to maintain a connection between the users of the database system.
Select correct option:

mail server
file server
client-server
none of the given

What happens if the WHERE clause is omitted from a DELETE statement?
Select correct option:
All records from the table are deleted
No record from the table will be deleted
First record of the table will be deleted
The statement will not be executed and will give a syntax error


Question # 8 of 10
What does the abbreviation DBMS stand for?
Select correct option:
Database Manipulation Software.
Data Borrowing and Movement Software
Digital Base Mapping System.
Database Management System.

Within a table, each primary key value __.
is a minimal superkey
is always the first field in each table
must be numeric
must be unique

Question # 3 of 10 ( Start time: 11:20:08 AM ) Total M - 1
Which levels are mostly used for Detailed DFD?
Level-0, Level-1
Level-1, Level-2
Level-2, Level-3
Level-3, Level-4
Question # 10 of 10 ( Start time: 11:26:04 AM ) Total M - 1
Which feature of database provides conversion from inconsistent state of DB to a consistent state ensuring minimum data loss?
User accessible catalog
Data processing
Recovery service
Authorization service

A primary key is an attribute (or set of attributes) that has been chosen for an entity, whose values are used to uniquely identify a particular instance of an entity. True or false?True
False
Partially True
None of the given

Question # 9 of 10
Which of the following is used to filter rows according to some condition(s)?
Select correct option:
SELECT
FROM
WHERE
UPDATE


Question # 10 of 10
REATE TABLE and CREATE index belongs to which type of SQL commands
Select correct option:
DML
DDL
DCL
DQL 

A candidate key that does not have a null value and is selected to uniquely identify all other attribute values in any given row is called a __.
Select correct option:
superkey
candidate key

primary key
secondary key

ncase of Context-level Diagram, the system is represented by
Select correct option:
One process atleast
Two processes atleast

One process only
Any number of processes


A table can be logically connected to another table by defining a __.
hyperlink
common attribute
primary key
 superkey

Which of the following is INCORRECT statement concerning the database design process?
During requirements collection and analysis phase, one can gather the data requirements of database users.
By referring to a high level data model, it is possible to understand the data requirements of the users, entity types, relationships and constraints.
Transformation of the high level data model into the implementation data model is called logical design or data model mapping.
During the logical design phase of internal storage structures, access paths and file organization for the database files are specified.


Which of the following is correct regarding Dataflow diagram?
Single DFD is required to represent a system
Created at increasing levels of detail
The dataflow must be bidirectional

Used to represent the relationships among the external entities

A collection of concepts that can be used to describe the structure of a database
Database
DBMS

Data model
Data

Who is responsible for authorizing access to the database, for coordinating and monitoring its use?
Select correct option:

Database Designer

Database Administrator
End User
Application Programmer

A software package designed to store and manage databases
Select correct option:

Database
DBMS

Data model
Data


The main software package that supports a database management approach is called
Select correct option:

Data Dictionary
Report Generator

Database Management System
Distributed database




A primary key is an attribute (or set of attributes) that has been chosen for an entity, whose values are used to uniquely identify a particular instance of an entity. True or false?
Select correct option:
True
False
Partially True
None of the given

A________is used to maintain a connection between the users of the database system.
Select correct option:

mail server

file server
client-server
none of the given


An instance is
Select correct option:

a particular occurance of an entity
a special type of relation
an attribute of an entity
any particular entity


A primary key is an attribute (or set of attributes) that has been chosen for an entity, whose values are used to uniquely identify a particular instance of an entity. True or false?
True
False
Partially True
 None of the given

ncase of Context-level Diagram, the system is represented by
One process atleast
Two processes atleast

One process only
Any number of processes

An entity type is
defined when the database is actually constructed
a specific type such as an integer, text, date, logical etc
a coherent set of similar objects that we want to store data on (e.g. STUDENT, COURSE, CAR)
defined by the database designer
Data about data is database
True
False
Partially True
None of the Above



collection of concepts that can be used to describe the structure of a database
Select correct option:
Database
DBMS
Data model
Data


A candidate key that does not have a null value and is selected to uniquely identify all other attribute values in any given row is called a __.
Select correct option:
superkey
candidate key
primary key
secondary key


Making a change to the conceptual schema of a database but not affecting the existing external schemas is an example of
Select correct option:
Physical data independence
Logical data independence
Functional dependency
Concurrency control



A description on a particular collection of data using the given data model
Select correct option:
Database
Relation
Schema
None

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Which of the following functions are NOT performed by a database administrator?
Select correct option:
Planning, designing and implementing database systems
Establishing standards and procedures for database systems
Communicating with database users
Allocation of storage locations and data structures



collection of concepts that can be used to describe the structure of a database
Select correct option:
Database
DBMS
Data model
Data


A candidate key that does not have a null value and is selected to uniquely identify all other attribute values in any given row is called a __.
Select correct option:
superkey
candidate key
primary key
secondary key

Which feature of database provides conversion from inconsistent state of DB to a
consistent state ensuring minimum data loss?
Select correct option:
User accessible catalog
Data processing
Recovery service 100%
Authorization service

A relational database system is based on the concept(s) of:
Select correct option:
A network of data records
Nested tables
Tables, rows and columns  100%
A tree-like structure of datas

Allocation of storage locations and data structures
A collection of concepts that can be used to describe the structure of a database
Select correct option:
Database
DBMS
Data model
Data

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Making a change to the conceptual schema of a database but not affecting the existing external schemas is an example of
Select correct option:
Physical data independence
Logical data independence      100%
Functional dependency
Concurrency control

A candidate key that does not have a null value and is selected to uniquely identify all other attribute values in any given row is called a __.
Select correct option:
super key
candidate key
primary key 100%
secondary key
Which model operates at the lowest level of abstraction?
Select correct option:
conceptual
internal
external
physical  100%

An entity type is
defined when the database is actually constructed
specific type such as an integer, text, date, logical etc
coherent set of similar objects that we want to store data on (e.g. STUDENT, COURSE, CAR)
defined by the database designer

Data Redundancy Means
Select correct option:
Security of data
Duplication of data  100%Management of data
Recovery of data


Controlling redundancy in a database management system DOES NOT help to 
Select correct option:

            avoid duplication
            avoid unnecessary wastage of storage space
            avoid unauthorised access to data
            avoid inconsistency among data



User rights information is stored in
Select correct option:

            Physical database
            Catalog
            Logical database
            Buffer


Which levels are mostly used for Detailed DFD?
Select correct option:

            Level-0, Level-1
            Level-1, Level-2
            Level-2, Level-3
            Level-3, Level-4

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Within a table, each primary key value ____.
Select correct option:

            is a minimal superkey
            is always the first field in each table
            must be numeric
            must be unique


In a three-level DBMS architecture, the ______ level interacts directly with the users.
Select correct option:
external
conceptual
internal
physical

Revoke is a __________ Statement
Data Definition
Control Access
Data Manipulation
Data Description

Which of the following is not true regarding clustering ?
It increases the efficiency since related records are placed close to each other.
Clustering makes records, difficult to access
Suitable to relatively static situations

It is a process, which means to place record from different tables to places in adjacent physical locations.
DML does not used to :
Select correct option:
add new rows to tables
retrieve rows from table
modify the rows of tables
alter a table definition

The ________ operator allows to use wild cards in the where clause of an SQL statement.
Select correct option:
IN
FROM
LIKE
None of the above.

Identify the basic part(s) of a SELECT statement?
SELECT
FROM
Both SELECT and FROM
DISTINCT

What happens if the WHERE clause is omitted from a DELETE statement?
Select correct option:
All records from the table are deleted
No record from the table will be deleted
First record of the table will be deleted
The statement will not be executed and will give a syntax error

Truncate is an alternative of Delete command.
Select correct option:
True
False

SQL data types do not have support for storing multi-media objects directly. Select correct option:
True
False

Query Analyzer is used to practice SQL in MS-Access and MS-SQL Server. Select correct option:
True
False

Identify the language which is used to specify database schema.
DCL
DML
DDL
None of the above

Value of a function in SQL is always determined by the input parameters
True
False

Which of the following clauses allows to sort the records in result set?
Where
Order by
From
Having

Which of the following cannot be included into CREATE TABLE statement?
Select correct option:
Data types
Constraints
Attributes
Cardinalities

Which of the following describes the job of a database administrator?
Select correct option:
Development, implementation operation of the physical database
Creation of the system catalog
Monitoring and controlling database security and authorization: Setting up controls to ensure the quality and integrity of data
All of the above

What does the abbreviation DBMS stand for?
Database Manipulation Software.
Data Borrowing and Movement Software
Digital Base Mapping System.
Database Management System.

The ____________ keyword is used in SELECT statement to return different values. Select correct option:
LIKE IN DISTINCT WHERE
DML stands for _____________. Select correct option:
Dynamic Modeling Language Data Manipulation Language
Data Management Language Domain Modeling Language

Functions in SQL return a single value Select correct option:
True
False



A table can be logically connected to another table by defining a __.
hyperlink
common attribute
primary key
superkey

Which of the following is INCORRECT statement concerning the database design process?
During requirements collection and analysis phase, one can gather the data requirements of database users.
By referring to a high level data model, it is possible to understand the data requirements of the users, entity types, relationships and constraints.
Transformation of the high level data model into the implementation data model is called logical design or data model mapping.
During the logical design phase of internal storage structures, access paths and file organization for the database files are specified.


Which of the following is correct regarding Dataflow diagram?
Single DFD is required to represent a system
Created at increasing levels of detail
The dataflow must be bidirectional

Used to represent the relationships among the external entities

A collection of concepts that can be used to describe the structure of a database
Database
DBMS

Data model
Data

Who is responsible for authorizing access to the database, for coordinating and monitoring its use?
Select correct option:

Database Designer

Database Administrator
End User
Application Programmer

A software package designed to store and manage databases
Select correct option:

Database
DBMS

Data model
Data


The main software package that supports a database management approach is called
Select correct option:

Data Dictionary
Report Generator

Database Management System
Distributed database


A primary key is an attribute (or set of attributes) that has been chosen for an entity, whose values are used to uniquely identify a particular instance of an entity. True or false?
Select correct option:

True
False
Partially True
None of the given


Which of the following is NOT a component of a DFD?
Select correct option:

Dataflow
Datastore
External entities

Relationship between external entities

A________is used to maintain a connection between the users of the database system.
Select correct option:

mail server

file server
client-server
none of the given


An instance is
Select correct option:

a particular occurance of an entity
a special type of relation
an attribute of an entity
any particular entity


A primary key is an attribute (or set of attributes) that has been chosen for an entity, whose values are used to uniquely identify a particular instance of an entity. True or false?
True
False
Partially True
 None of the given

ncase of Context-level Diagram, the system is represented by
One process atleast
Two processes atleast

One process only
Any number of processes

An entity type is
defined when the database is actually constructed
a specific type such as an integer, text, date, logical etc
a coherent set of similar objects that we want to store data on (e.g. STUDENT, COURSE, CAR)
defined by the database designer
Data about data is database

True
False
Partially True
None of the Above


The ER model is meant to
Select correct option:

replace relational design
be close to a users perception of the data
enable low level descriptions of data

enable detailed descriptions of data query processing

Which feature of database provides conversion from inconsistent state of DB to a consistent state ensuring minimum data loss?
Select correct option:

User accessible catalog
Data processing

Recovery service
Authorization service
A relational database system is based on the concept(s) of:
Select correct option:

A network of data records
Nested tables

Tables, rows and columns
A tree-like structure of datas



Controlling redundancy in a database management system DOES NOT help to
Select correct option:
avoid duplication
avoid unnecessary wastage of storage space

avoid unauthorised access to data
avoid inconsistency among data



Making a change to the conceptual schema of a database but not affecting the existing external schemas is an example of
Select correct option:
Physical data independence

Logical data independence
Functional dependency
Concurrency control



A description on a particular collection of data using the given data model
Select correct option:
Database
Relation

Schema
None




Which of the following functions are NOT performed by a database administrator?
Select correct option:

Planning, designing and implementing database systems
Establishing standards and procedures for database systems
Communicating with database users
Allocation of storage locations and data structures



A collection of concepts that can be used to describe the structure of a database
Select correct option:
Database
DBMS

Data model
Data


A candidate key that does not have a null value and is selected to uniquely identify all other attribute values in any given row is called a __.
Select correct option:
superkey
candidate key

primary key
secondary key

ncase of Context-level Diagram, the system is represented by
Select correct option:
One process atleast
Two processes atleast

One process only
Any number of processes


A primary key is an attribute (or set of attributes) that has been chosen for an entity, whose values are used to uniquely identify a particular instance of an entity. True or false?
Select correct option:



            True
            False
            Partially True
            None of the given


Who is responsible for authorizing access to the database, for coordinating and monitoring its use? 
Select correct option:

            Database Designer
            Database Administrator
            End User
            Application Programmer


Incase of Context-level Diagram, the system is represented by
Select correct option:

            One process atleast
            Two processes atleast
            One process only
            Any number of processes


In a three-level DBMS architecture, the ______ level interacts directly with the users. 
Select correct option:

            external
            conceptual
            internal
            physical



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Which feature of database provides conversion from inconsistent state of DB to a consistent state ensuring minimum data loss? 
Select correct option:

            User accessible catalog
            Data processing
            Recovery service
            Authorization service


Which of the following describes a database system?
Select correct option:

            A collection of stored operational data used by the application system of some particular enterprise
            A shared collection of logically related data (and a description of this data) designed to meet the information needs of an organisation
            A collection of stored data organised in such a way that all user requirements are satisfied by the database. In general there is only one copy of each item of data although there may be controlled repetition of some data.
            All of the above


Which of the following is INCORRECT statement concerning the database design process?
Select correct option:

            During requirements collection and analysis phase, one can gather the data requirements of database users.
            By referring to a high level data model, it is possible to understand the data requirements of the users, entity types, relationships and constraints.
            Transformation of the high level data model into the implementation data model is called logical design or data model mapping.
            During the logical design phase of internal storage structures, access paths and file organization for the database files are specified.



User rights information is stored in
Select correct option:

            Physical database
            Catalog
            Logical database
            Buffer


The Entity Relation Model models 
Select correct option:

            Entities, Relationships and Processes
            Entities and Relationships
            Relationships
            Entities



Which of the following is NOT a component of a DFD?
Select correct option:

            Dataflow
            Datastore
            External entities
            Relationship between external entities



Making a change to the conceptual schema of a database but not affecting the existing external schemas is an example of 
Select correct option:

            Physical data independence
            Logical data independence
            Functional dependency
            Concurrency control




Incase of Context-level Diagram, the system is represented by
Select correct option:

            One process atleast
            Two processes atleast
            One process only
            Any number of processes



An instance is 
Select correct option:

            a particular occurance of an entity
            a special type of relation
            an attribute of an entity
            any particular entity



A________is used to maintain a connection between the users of the database system.
Select correct option:

            mail server
            file server
            client-server
            none of the given

User accessible catalog
Data processing
Recovery service
Authorization service
Which feature of database provides conversion from inconsistent state of DB to a
consistent state ensuring minimum data loss?
Select correct option:
User accessible catalog
Data processing
Recovery service 100%
Authorization service

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A relational database system is based on the concept(s) of:
Select correct option:
A network of data records
Nested tables
Tables, rows and columns  100%
A tree-like structure of datas

Allocation of storage locations and data structures
A collection of concepts that can be used to describe the structure of a database
Select correct option:
Database
DBMS
Data model
Data

Data redundancies produce unusual and undesirable data management problems caused by __________.
A)        transitive requirements
B)        dependencies
C)        normalization
            D)        data anomalies

5
Removing the __________ is part of the database design process.
A)        foreign keys
B)        primary key dependencies
C)        recursive relationships
            D)        partial and transitive dependencies

1
In a POS system, what do the major transaction modules define?
A)        Inventory management, shipping, invoice calculations, and product returns
            B)        Sales, inventory management, shipping, back ordering, and product returns
C)        Sales, invoice calculations, back ordering, and product returns
D)        Inventory management, shipping, invoice calculations, back ordering, and product returns

2
What are the fourth and fifth steps in developing a POS?
            A)        Define the entities, attributes, relationships, connectivities, cardinalities, and constraints. Create the initial ERD segments.
B)        Develop business rules. Create the initial ERD segments.
C)        Develop business rules. Define the entities, attributes, relationships, connectivities, cardinalities, and constraints.
D)        Define the major transaction modules. Create the initial ERD segments.

3
After creating the initial ERD segments, the next step is to
A)        define the major transaction modules.
B)        perform the appropriate normalization checks based on the data dictionary contents.
            C)        create a basic data dictionary for all the components found in each ERD segment.
D)        define the entities, attributes, relationships, connectivities, cardinalities, and constraints.

4
What will the following questions help you define? What types of transactions take place? How many different types of transactions are there?
A)        Available resources
B)        Data environment
            C)        Current operations
D)        Business objectives

5
Which of the following is an advantage of having a precisely written set of current operations.
A)        It clarifies the assignment of data types.
B)        It highlights the best possible way to perform each task.
            C)        It forces careful assessment of the procedures.
D)        It makes the creation of the data dictionary much easier.

Making a change to the conceptual schema of a database but not affecting the existing external schemas is an example of
Select correct option:
Physical data independence
Logical data independence      100%
Functional dependency
Concurrency control

A candidate key that does not have a null value and is selected to uniquely identify all other attribute values in any given row is called a __.
Select correct option:
super key
candidate key
primary key 100%
secondary key
Which model operates at the lowest level of abstraction?
Select correct option:
conceptual
internal
external
physical  100%

An entity type is
defined when the database is actually constructed
specific type such as an integer, text, date, logical etc
coherent set of similar objects that we want to store data on (e.g. STUDENT, COURSE, CAR)
defined by the database designer

Data Redundancy Means
Select correct option:
Security of data
Duplication of data  100%Management of data
Recovery of data


There are ---- ways to create a new view in your database.

Three

Two
Five
Six

GRANT belongs to which type of SQL commands classification
DML (Data Manipulation Language)
DDL (Data Definition Language)
DQL (Data Query Language)
DCL (Data Controlling Language)  Ans

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An effective user interface minimizes the----------- users require to learn and implement the system.
Space
Time    Ans
Complexity
Efficiency

Truncate command response time is ______ as compared to Delete command.
Poor
Same
Better   I choose it, but not sure
Worst


UPDATE command belongs to which type of Classification
DML (Data Manipulation Language)   Ans
DDL (Data Definition Language)
DQL (Data Query Language)
DCL (Data Controlling Language)

When the power is turned off content of ________________ is lost.
Volatile storage
Non-Volatile storage
Permanent storage
Hard disk storage

Which of the following is not DML command?
SELECT
TRUNCATE     Ans
DELETE
UPDATE 

Forms are used in application programs, how many types of forms are
available------------?
Four
Five        Ans
One
Two

_______ User Interface is preferred over ________ User Interface with respect to user.
Easy to understand, efficient
Hard to understand, efficient
Easy to understand, effective      Ans
Hard to understand, effective

Browser Based & Non-Browser/Simple are two different types of-------------------.
Forms      Ans
Language
Program
Interface

Within a table, each primary key value __.
Select correct option:
is a minimal super key
is always the first field in each table
must be numeric
must be unique
Foreign Key is
Select correct option:
A field in a table that matches a key field in another tableA field in a table that contains data that is also contained elsewhere in another table
A field in a table that has the same name as a key field in another table

The Entity Relation Model models
Select correct option:
Entities, Relationships and Processes
Entities and Relationships
Relationships
Entities
Database Application is a program which is used for performing certain operations such as

Which levels are mostly used for Detailed DFD?
Select correct option:
Level-0, Level-1
Level-1, Level-2
Level-2, Level-3
Level-3, Level-4
Level of data at which entities or objects exist in reality is called
Real world data
Schema for real world data
Meta data
Data about data
Which model operates at the lowest level of abstraction?
conceptual
internal
external
physical

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A table can be logically connected to another table by defining a ____.
hyperlink
common attribute
primary key
superkey

Which of the following is NOT a component of a DFD?
Select correct option:
Dataflow
Datastore
External entities
Relationship between external entities

A________is used to maintain a connection between the users of the database system.
Select correct option:
mail server
file server
client-server
none of the given


An instance is
Select correct option:
a particular occurance of an entity
a special type of relation
an attribute of an entity
any particular entity


A primary key is an attribute (or set of attributes) that has been chosen for an entity, whose values are used to uniquely identify a particular instance of an entity. True or false?
True
False
Partially True
None of the given

ncase of Context-level Diagram, the system is represented by
One process atleast
Two processes atleast
One process only
Any number of processes

An entity type is
defined when the database is actually constructed
a specific type such as an integer, text, date, logical etc
a coherent set of similar objects that we want to store data on (e.g. STUDENT, COURSE, CAR)
defined by the database designer
Data about data is database
True
False
Partially True
None of the Above


A software package designed to store and manage databases
Database
DBMS
Data model
Data

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relational database is

one that consists of two or more tables
a database that is able to process tables, queries, forms, reports and macros
one that consists of two or more tables that are joined in some way
the same as a flat file database

Which model operates at the lowest level of abstraction?
conceptual
internal
external
physical


An entity type is
defined when the database is actually constructed
a specific type such as an integer, text, date, logical etc
a coherent set of similar objects that we want to store data on (e.g. STUDENT, COURSE, CAR)
defined by the database designer
Data about data is database
True
False
Partially True
None of the Above

1:  Incase of Context-level Diagram, the system is represented by


  1. One process atleas
    2:Two processes atleast
    3: One process only
    4: Any number of processes

    Ans:3

2 Making a change to the conceptual schema of a database but not affecting the existing external schemas is an example of

Physical data independence
Logical data independence
Functional dependency
Concurrency control
Ans: 2
3  Within a table, each primary key value __.
is a minimal superkey
is always the first field in each table
must be numeric
must be unique
 ans:4

4 An entity type is
defined when the database is actually constructed
a specific type such as an integer, text, date, logical etc
a coherent set of similar objects that we want to store data on (e.g. STUDENT, COURSE, CAR)
defined by the database designer
ans:  3

5 Which of the following is INCORRECT statement concerning the database design process?

During requirements collection and analysis phase, one can gather the data requirements of database users.
By referring to a high level data model, it is possible to understand the data requirements of the users, entity types, relationships and constraints.
Transformation of the high level data model into the implementation data model is called logical design or data model mapping.
During the logical design phase of internal storage structures, access paths and file organization for the database files are specified.
ans:  2

6 Which of the following is correct regarding Dataflow diagram?
Single DFD is required to represent a system
Created at increasing levels of detail
The dataflow must be bidirectional
Used to represent the relationships among the external entities
ans: 4
7 Each table must have a __ key.
primary
secondary
logical
foreign
ans:  1

8 An instance is
a particular occurance of an entity
a special type of relation
an attribute of an entity
any particular entity
ans:  3

9 A table can be logically connected to another table by defining a __.
hyperlink
common attribute
primary key
superkey
ans:  2
10 Which of the following is NOT a component of a DFD?
Dataflow
       Datastore
External entities
Relationship between external entities
ans:  4


A table can be logically connected to another table by defining a __.
hyperlink
common attribute
primary key
superkey

Which of the following is INCORRECT statement concerning the database design process?
During requirements collection and analysis phase, one can gather the data requirements of database users.
By referring to a high level data model, it is possible to understand the data requirements of the users, entity types, relationships and constraints.
Transformation of the high level data model into the implementation data model is called logical design or data model mapping.
During the logical design phase of internal storage structures, access paths and file organization for the database files are specified.


Which of the following is correct regarding Dataflow diagram?
Single DFD is required to represent a system
Created at increasing levels of detail
The dataflow must be bidirectional
Used to represent the relationships among the external entities

collection of concepts that can be used to describe the structure of a database
Database
DBMS
Data model
Data

Who is responsible for authorizing access to the database, for coordinating and monitoring its use?
Select correct option:
Database Designer
Database Administrator
End User
Application Programmer

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A software package designed to store and manage databases
Select correct option:
Database
DBMS
Data model
Data


The main software package that supports a database management approach is called
Select correct option:
Data Dictionary
Report Generator
Database Management System
Distributed database


A primary key is an attribute (or set of attributes) that has been chosen for an entity, whose values are used to uniquely identify a particular instance of an entity. True or false?
Select correct option:
True
False
Partially True
None of the given



The ER model is meant to
Select correct option:
replace relational design
be close to a users perception of the data
enable low level descriptions of data
enable detailed descriptions of data query processing

Which feature of database provides conversion from inconsistent state of DB to a consistent state ensuring minimum data loss?
Select correct option:
User accessible catalog
Data processing
Recovery service
Authorization service
A relational database system is based on the concept(s) of:
Select correct option:
A network of data records
Nested tables
Tables, rows and columns
A tree-like structure of datas
  1. Data redundancies produce unusual and undesirable data management problems caused by __________.
            A)        transitive requirements
            B)        dependencies
            C)        normalization
            D)        data anomalies

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5                     
Removing the __________ is part of the database design process.
            A)        foreign keys
            B)        primary key dependencies
            C)        recursive relationships
            D)        partial and transitive dependencies

1                     
In a POS system, what do the major transaction modules define?
            A)        Inventory management, shipping, invoice calculations, and product returns
            B)        Sales, inventory management, shipping, back ordering, and product returns
            C)        Sales, invoice calculations, back ordering, and product returns
            D)        Inventory management, shipping, invoice calculations, back ordering, and product returns

2
What are the fourth and fifth steps in developing a POS?
            A)        Define the entities, attributes, relationships, connectivities, cardinalities, and constraints. Create the initial ERD segments.
            B)        Develop business rules. Create the initial ERD segments.
            C)        Develop business rules. Define the entities, attributes, relationships, connectivities, cardinalities, and constraints.
            D)        Define the major transaction modules. Create the initial ERD segments.

3
After creating the initial ERD segments, the next step is to
            A)        define the major transaction modules.
            B)        perform the appropriate normalization checks based on the data dictionary contents.
            C)        create a basic data dictionary for all the components found in each ERD segment.
            D)        define the entities, attributes, relationships, connectivities, cardinalities, and constraints.

4
What will the following questions help you define? What types of transactions take place? How many different types of transactions are there?
            A)        Available resources
            B)        Data environment
            C)        Current operations
            D)        Business objectives

5         
Which of the following is an advantage of having a precisely written set of current operations.
            A)        It clarifies the assignment of data types.
            B)        It highlights the best possible way to perform each task.
            C)        It forces careful assessment of the procedures.
            D)        It makes the creation of the data dictionary much easier.

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