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1 Section 1 Quiz Database Design Oracle
2Section 1 Quiz
3 (Answer all questions in this section)
4
51. A specialized type of software, which controls and manages the hardware in a computer system. Mark for Review
6(1) Points
7 Operating System (*)
8 Hardware
9 Software
10 Client
11
122. Personal computers (PCs) have been in existence since 1950. True or False? Mark for Review
13(1) Points
14 True
15 False (*)
16
173. The overall mission of the Oracle Corporation is to use the internet and fast processing servers to build its own network. Mark for Review
18(1) Points
19 True
20 False (*)
21
224. Users could directly interact with which of the following software to access essential business applications? (Choose three) Mark for Review
23(1) Points
24 (Choose all correct answers)
25 GUI software (*)
26 Internet Browser software (*)
27 Operating System software (*)
28 Server software
29
305. Software cannot operate without Hardware. True or False? Mark for Review
31(1) Points
32 True (*)
33 False
34
356. Consider your school library. It will have a database with transaction details of the books that are borrowed by students. Is the total number of books out on loan in one given month considered Data or Information? Mark for Review
36(1) Points
37 Data
38 Information (*)
39 Both
40 Neither
41
427. Information which was gained from data is the same as: (Choose Two) Mark for Review
43(1) Points
44 (Choose all correct answers)
45 Intelligence (*)
46 There is no difference between data and information.
47 Raw Materials
48 Knowledge (*)
49
508. Consider your school library. It will have a database with transaction details of the books that are borrowed by students. Is a detail of one student borrowing one book considered Data or Information? Mark for Review
51(1) Points
52 Data (*)
53 Information
54 Both
55 Neither
56
579. Databases are used in most countries and by most governments. Life, as we know it, would change drastically if we no longer had access to databases. True or False? Mark for Review
58(1) Points
59 True (*)
60 False
61
6210. The work of E.F. Codd in the early 1970s led to the development of Relational databases. True or False? Mark for Review
63(1) Points
64 True (*)
65 False
66
6711. SQL became the most commonly used query language in the 1980s. True or False? Mark for Review
68(1) Points
69 True (*)
70 False
71
7212. Which of the following represents the correct sequence of steps in the Database Development Process? Mark for Review
73(1) Points
74 Design, Build, Analyze
75 Analyze, Build, Design
76 Analyze, Design, Build (*)
77 Build, Analyze, Design
78
7913. The market for IT professionals is still increasing and will continue to do so in the future as the world gets ever more dependent on computer systems. True or False? Mark for Review
80(1) Points
81 True (*)
82 False
83
8414. The main subject areas taught by the Oracle Academy are: Mark for Review
85(1) Points
86 Systems programming and computer architecture
87 Database performance tuning
88 Computer Repairs
89 Data Modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL (*)
90
9115. The demand for Information Technology professionals in today's market is increasing. True or False? Mark for Review
92(1) Points
93 True (*)
94 False
95
961. The demand for Information Technology professionals in today's market is increasing. True or False? Mark for Review
97(1) Points
98 True (*)
99 False
100
1012. The market for IT professionals is still increasing and will continue to do so in the future as the world gets ever more dependent on computer systems. True or False? Mark for Review
102(1) Points
103 True (*)
104 False
105
1063. Once you have learned how to write programs and build systems, you no longer need any input or involvement from any users as you are perfectly capable of delivering the systems that businesses need and want. Mark for Review
107(1) Points
108 False. Business requirements can and will change. For instance new legal requirements may arise. (*)
109
110 True. Users delay the delivery of a system by changing their minds and adding new requirements.
111
112 True. The only requirement for creating a perfect system is a perfect programmer.
113
114 True. Users never know what they want anyway, so building systems is best left to the professionals.
115
1164. In the grid computing model, resources are pooled together for efficiency. True or False? Mark for Review
117(1) Points
118 True (*)
119 False
120
1215. Users could directly interact with which of the following software to access essential business applications? (Choose three) Mark for Review
122(1) Points
123 (Choose all correct answers)
124 Operating System software (*)
125 Server software
126 GUI software (*)
127 Internet Browser software (*)
128
1296. A specialized type of software, which controls and manages the hardware in a computer system. Mark for Review
130 Software
131 Hardware
132 Operating System (*)
133 Client
134
1357. Software cannot operate without Hardware. True or False? Mark for Review
136(1) Points
137 True (*)
138 False
139
1408. The overall mission of the Oracle Corporation is to use the internet and fast processing servers to build its own network. Mark for Review
141(1) Points
142 True
143 False (*)
144
1459. Information which was gained from data is the same as: (Choose Two) Mark for Review
146(1) Points
147 (Choose all correct answers)
148 Knowledge (*)
149 There is no difference between data and information.
150 Intelligence (*)
151 Raw Materials
152
15310. Consider your school library. It will have a database with transaction details of the books that are borrowed by students. Is a detail of one student borrowing one book considered Data or Information? Mark for Review
154(1) Points
155 Data (*)
156 Information
157 Both
158 Neither
159
16011. Consider your school library. It will have a database with transaction details of the books that are borrowed by students. Is the total number of books out on loan in one given month considered Data or Information? Mark for Review
161(1) Points
162 Data
163 Information (*)
164 Both
165 Neither
166
16712. Every time you shop online, it is likely you will be accessing a database. True or False? Mark for Review
168(1) Points
169 True (*)
170 False
171
17213. The work of E.F. Codd in the early 1970s led to the development of Relational databases. True or False? Mark for Review
173 True (*)
174 False
175
17614. Databases are used in most countries and by most governments. Life, as we know it, would change drastically if we no longer had access to databases. True or False? Mark for Review
177(1) Points
178 True (*)
179 False
180
18115. SQL became the most commonly used query language in the 1980s. True or False? Mark for Review
182(1) Points
183 True (*)
184 False
185
1861. Data Modeling is the last step in the database development process. True or False? Mark for Review
187(1) Points
188 True
189 False (*)
190
1912. Every time you shop online, it is likely you will be accessing a database. True or False? Mark for Review
192(1) Points
193 True (*)
194 False
195
1963. The work of E.F. Codd in the early 1970s led to the development of Relational databases. True or False? Mark for Review
197(1) Points
198 True (*)
199 False
200
2014. Oracle was one of the first relational database systems available commercially. True or False? Mark for Review
202(1) Points
203 True (*)
204 False
205
2065. Once you have learned how to write programs and build systems, you no longer need any input or involvement from any users as you are perfectly capable of delivering the systems that businesses need and want. Mark for Review
207 True. The only requirement for creating a perfect system is a perfect programmer.
208
209 True. Users never know what they want anyway, so building systems is best left to the professionals.
210
211 False. Business requirements can and will change. For instance new legal requirements may arise. (*)
212
213 True. Users delay the delivery of a system by changing their minds and adding new requirements.
214
2156. The main subject areas taught by the Oracle Academy are: Mark for Review
216(1) Points
217 Data Modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL (*)
218 Systems programming and computer architecture
219 Computer Repairs
220 Database performance tuning
221
2227. The demand for Information Technology professionals in today's market is increasing. True or False? Mark for Review
223(1) Points
224 True (*)
225 False
226
2278. Which term describes the physical components of a computer system? Mark for Review
228(1) Points
229 Hardware (*)
230 Operating System
231 Software
232 Client
233
2349. Changes in computing have affected many of our day-to-day activities. Are all of the following activities examples of this change? Yes or No?
235In the past you used to use the phone system to call directory assistance to get a phone number. Today you can use your PC to look up a phone number online.
236
237In the past you used to have to go to the shoe store to buy shoes. Today you can use your PC to order shoes online.
238
239In the past you had to use your PC to send a person an email. Today you can use your phone to send a text message.
240
241 Mark for Review
242(1) Points
243 No
244 Yes (*)
245
24610. Which of the following are examples of e-businesses that use database software? Mark for Review
247(1) Points
248 (Choose all correct answers)
249 Online research paper
250 Online clothing store (*)
251 Online personal web page
252 Online book store (*)
253 Online personal shopping service (*)
254
25511. Personal computers (PCs) have been in existence since 1950. True or False? Mark for Review
256(1) Points
257 True
258 False (*)
259
26012. Businesses involved in any of the following typically use databases to handle their data: Finance, Logistics, Commerce, Procurement, and Distribution? True or False? Mark for Review
261(1) Points
262 True (*)
263 False
264
26513. What is the difference between "information" and "data"? Mark for Review
266(1) Points
267 Information is held and understood only by users.
268 Data is held and understood only by users.
269 Information and data have no differences - they are two words for the same thing.
270 Data turns into useful information. It is stored in a database and accessed by systems and users. (*)
271
27214. Consider your school library. It will have a database with transaction details of the books that are borrowed by students. Is the total number of books out on loan in one given month considered Data or Information? Mark for Review
273(1) Points
274 Data
275 Information (*)
276 Both
277 Neither
278
27915. Information which was gained from data is the same as: (Choose Two) Mark for Review
280(1) Points
281 (Choose all correct answers)
282 Knowledge (*)
283 There is no difference between data and information.
284 Intelligence (*)
285 Raw Materials
286
2871. The main subject areas taught by the Oracle Academy are: Mark for Review
288(1) Points
289 Computer Repairs
290 Systems programming and computer architecture
291 Database performance tuning
292 Data Modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL (*)
293
2942. Once you have learned how to write programs and build systems, you no longer need any input or involvement from any users as you are perfectly capable of delivering the systems that businesses need and want. Mark for Review
295(1) Points
296 True. Users never know what they want anyway, so building systems is best left to the professionals.
297
298 False. Business requirements can and will change. For instance new legal requirements may arise. (*)
299
300 True. Users delay the delivery of a system by changing their minds and adding new requirements.
301 True. The only requirement for creating a perfect system is a perfect programmer.
302
3033. The demand for Information Technology professionals in today's market is increasing. True or False? Mark for Review
304(1) Points
305 True (*)
306 False
307
3084. Consider your school library. It will have a database with transaction details of the books that are borrowed by students. Is a detail of one student borrowing one book considered Data or Information? Mark for Review
309(1) Points
310 Data (*)
311 Information
312 Both
313 Neither
314
3155. Which of the following are examples of data becoming information: Mark for Review
316(1) Points
317 A. Student age -> average age of all students in class
318 B. Bank deposit amount -> total account balance
319 C. Winning time for a race -> length of race
320 D. Price of a computer -> total sales of all computers for a company
321 E. A, B, and D (*)
322
3236. What is the difference between "information" and "data"? Mark for Review
324(1) Points
325 Information and data have no differences - they are two words for the same thing.
326 Data is held and understood only by users.
327
328 Data turns into useful information. It is stored in a database and accessed by systems and users. (*)
329
330 Information is held and understood only by users.
331
3327. Which of the following represents the correct sequence of steps in the Database Development Process? Mark for Review
333(1) Points
334 Analyze, Build, Design
335 Design, Build, Analyze
336 Build, Analyze, Design
337 Analyze, Design, Build (*)
338
3398. Entities are transformed into Tables during the Database Design process. True or False? Mark for Review
340(1) Points
341 True (*)
342 False
343
3449. Every time you shop online, it is likely you will be accessing a database. True or False? Mark for Review
345(1) Points
346 True (*)
347 False
348
34910. Databases are used in most countries and by most governments. Life, as we know it, would change drastically if we no longer had access to databases. True or False? Mark for Review
350(1) Points
351 True (*)
352 False
353
35411. Personal computers (PCs) have been in existence since 1950. True or False? Mark for Review
355(1) Points
356 True
357 False (*)
358
35912. Software cannot operate without Hardware. True or False? Mark for Review
360(1) Points
361 True (*)
362 False
363
36413. In the grid computing model, resources are pooled together for efficiency. True or False? Mark for Review
365(1) Points
366 True (*)
367 False
368
36914. Which of the following are examples of e-businesses that use database software? Mark for Review
370(1) Points
371 (Choose all correct answers)
372 Online personal shopping service (*)
373 Online personal web page
374 Online clothing store (*)
375 Online research paper
376 Online book store (*)
377
37815. Users could directly interact with which of the following software to access essential business applications? (Choose three) Mark for Review
379(1) Points
380 (Choose all correct answers)
381 Internet Browser software (*)
382 Server software
383 GUI software (*)
384 Operating System software (*)
385
3861. What is the difference between "information" and "data"? Mark for Review
387(1) Points
388 Information is held and understood only by users.
389
390 Data turns into useful information. It is stored in a database and accessed by systems and users. (*)
391
392 Data is held and understood only by users.
393 Information and data have no differences - they are two words for the same thing.
394
3952. How do you turn "data" into "information"? Mark for Review
396(1) Points
397 By testing it
398 By storing it on a server
399 By storing it in a database
400 By querying it or accessing it (*)
401
4023. Which of the following are examples of data becoming information: Mark for Review
403(1) Points
404 A. Student age -> average age of all students in class
405 B. Bank deposit amount -> total account balance
406 C. Winning time for a race -> length of race
407 D. Price of a computer -> total sales of all computers for a company
408 E. A, B, and D (*)
409
4104. Databases are used in most countries and by most governments. Life, as we know it, would change drastically if we no longer had access to databases. True or False? Mark for Review
411(1) Points
412 True (*)
413 False
414
4155. Every time you shop online, it is likely you will be accessing a database. True or False? Mark for Review
416(1) Points
417 True (*)
418 False
419
4206. Oracle was one of the first relational database systems available commercially. True or False? Mark for Review
421(1) Points
422 True (*)
423 False
424
4257. Most of the well known Internet search engines use databases to store data. True or False? Mark for Review
426(1) Points
427 True (*)
428 False
429
4308. Once you have learned how to write programs and build systems, you no longer need any input or involvement from any users as you are perfectly capable of delivering the systems that businesses need and want. Mark for Review
431(1) Points
432 True. Users delay the delivery of a system by changing their minds and adding new requirements.
433
434 False. Business requirements can and will change. For instance new legal requirements may arise. (*)
435
436 True. The only requirement for creating a perfect system is a perfect programmer.
437
438 True. Users never know what they want anyway, so building systems is best left to the professionals.
439
4409. The main subject areas taught by the Oracle Academy are: Mark for Review
441(1) Points
442 Data Modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL (*)
443 Database performance tuning
444 Computer Repairs
445 Systems programming and computer architecture
446
44710. The market for IT professionals is still increasing and will continue to do so in the future as the world gets ever more dependent on computer systems. True or False? Mark for Review
448(1) Points
449 True (*)
450 False
451
45211. Changes in computing have affected many of our day-to-day activities. Are all of the following activities examples of this change? Yes or No?
453In the past you used to use the phone system to call directory assistance to get a phone number. Today you can use your PC to look up a phone number online.
454
455In the past you used to have to go to the shoe store to buy shoes. Today you can use your PC to order shoes online.
456
457In the past you had to use your PC to send a person an email. Today you can use your phone to send a text message.
458
459 Mark for Review
460(1) Points
461 No
462 Yes (*)
463
46412. In the grid computing model, resources are pooled together for efficiency. True or False? Mark for Review
465(1) Points
466 True (*)
467 False
468
46913. Which of the following are examples of e-businesses that use database software? Mark for Review
470(1) Points
471 (Choose all correct answers)
472 Online personal web page
473 Online clothing store (*)
474 Online personal shopping service (*)
475 Online research paper
476 Online book store (*)
477
47814. Software cannot operate without Hardware. True or False? Mark for Review
479(1) Points
480 True (*)
481 False
482
48315. The overall mission of the Oracle Corporation is to use the internet and fast processing servers to build its own network. Mark for Review
484(1) Points
485 True
486
487 False (*)
488 Section 2 Quiz Database Design Oracle
489Section 2 Quiz
490 (Answer all questions in this section)
491
4921. An Entity Relationship model is independent of the hardware or software used for implementation. True or False? Mark for Review
493(1) Points
494 True (*)
495 False
496
4972. A well structured ERD will show only some parts of the finished data model. You should never try to model the entire system in one diagram, no matter how small the diagram might be. True or False? Mark for Review
498(1) Points
499 True
500 False (*)
501
5023. The purpose of an ERD is to document the proposed system and facilitate discussion and understanding of the requirements captured by the developer. True or False? Mark for Review
503(1) Points
504 True (*)
505 False
506
5074. Documenting Business Requirements helps developers control the scope of the system and prevents users from claiming that the new system does not meet their business requirements. True or False? Mark for Review
508(1) Points
509 True (*)
510 False
511
5125. A Conceptual Model is not concerned with how the Physical Model will be implemented. True or False? Mark for Review
513(1) Points
514 True (*)
515 False
516
5176. Data modeling is performed for the following reasons: (Choose Two) Mark for Review
518(1) Points
519 (Choose all correct answers)
520 It helps discussions and reviews. (*)
521 The ERD becomes a blueprint for designing the actual system. (*)
522 We draw an ERD solely to please the users; once completed, the ERD is never referred to again as it serves no purpose in the real world.
523 We do not need datamodels; we can just start coding right away.
524
5257. Data modeling is performed for the following reasons: (Choose Two) Mark for Review
526(1) Points
527 (Choose all correct answers)
528
529 We draw an ERD solely to please the users; once completed, the ERD is never referred to again as it serves no purpose in the real world.
530
531 It helps discussions and reviews. (*)
532 The ERD becomes a blueprint for designing the actual system. (*)
533 We do not need datamodels; we can just start coding right away.
534
5358. Which of the following entities most likely contains valid attributes? (Choose two) Mark for Review
536(1) Points
537 (Choose all correct answers)
538 Entity: Home. Attributes: Number of Bedrooms, Owner, Address, Date Built (*)
539 Entity: Pet. Attributes: Name, Birthdate, Owner (*)
540 Entity: Car. Attributes: Owner Occupation, Owner Salary, Speed
541 Entity: Mother. Attributes: Name, Birthdate, Occupation, Start Date
542
5439. Which of the following are examples of ENTITY: Instance ? (Choose Two) Mark for Review
544(1) Points
545 (Choose all correct answers)
546 ANIMAL: Dog (*)
547 MEAT PRODUCT: Lettuce
548 BODY PART: Larry Ellison
549 TRANSPORTATION METHOD: Car (*)
550
55110. Unique Identifiers: Mark for Review
552(1) Points
553 Distinguish one instance of an entity from all other instances of that entity (*)
554 Distinguish all entities in a database
555 Distinguish one entity from another
556 Distinguish nothing
557
55811. Which of the following statements about Entities are true? Mark for Review
559(1) Points
560 (Choose all correct answers)
561 "Something" of significance to the business about which data must be known. (*)
562 They never have Instances
563 They are usually a noun. (*)
564 A name for a set of similar "things" (*)
565
56612. In the following statements, find two good examples of ENTITY: Instance. (Choose Two) Mark for Review
567(1) Points
568 (Choose all correct answers)
569 VEGETABLE: grows
570 BOOK: Biography of Mahatma Gandhi (*)
571 TRAIN: runs
572 DAIRY PRODUCT: milk (*)
573
57413. A/an _________ is a piece of information that in some way describes an entity. It is a property of the entity and it quantifies, qualifies, classifies, or specifies the entity. Mark for Review
575(1) Points
576 Table
577 ERD
578 Process
579 Attribute (*)
580
58114. The word "Volatile" means: Mark for Review
582(1) Points
583 Limited quantity
584 Changing constantly; unstable (*)
585 Large quantity
586 Static; unlikely to change
587
58815. Entities are usually verbs. True or False? Mark for Review
589(1) Points
590 True
591 False (*)
592
5931. Unique Identifiers: Mark for Review
594(1) Points
595 Distinguish one entity from another
596 Distinguish nothing
597 Distinguish all entities in a database
598 Distinguish one instance of an entity from all other instances of that entity (*)
599
6002. The word "Volatile" means: Mark for Review
601(1) Points
602 Large quantity
603 Static; unlikely to change
604 Limited quantity
605 Changing constantly; unstable (*)
606
6073. Which of the following entities most likely contains valid attributes? (Choose two) Mark for Review
608(1) Points
609 (Choose all correct answers)
610 Entity: Car. Attributes: Owner Occupation, Owner Salary, Speed
611 Entity: Pet. Attributes: Name, Birthdate, Owner (*)
612 Entity: Mother. Attributes: Name, Birthdate, Occupation, Start Date
613 Entity: Home. Attributes: Number of Bedrooms, Owner, Address, Date Built (*)
614
6154. All of the following could be attributes of an ENTITY called PERSON, except which one? Mark for Review
616(1) Points
617 Weight
618 Gender
619 Haircolor
620 Natacha Hansen (*)
621
6225. Attributes can only have one value at any point for each instance in the entity. True or False? Mark for Review
623(1) Points
624 True (*)
625 False
626
6276. A/an _________'s value can be a number, a character string, a date, an image, a sound Mark for Review
628(1) Points
629 ERD
630 Table
631 Attribute (*)
632 Entity
633
6347. What is the purpose of a Unique Identifier? Mark for Review
635(1) Points
636
637 To identify a specific row within a table, using one or more columns and/or foreign keys.
638
639 To identify one unique instance of an entity by using one or more attributes and/or relationships. (*)
640
641 Create an entity that is unlike any other entity aside from itself.
642 To uniquely determine a table and columns within that table.
643
6448. Which of the following attributes is suitable to be a Unique Identifier? Mark for Review
645(1) Points
646 Address
647 First name
648 Last name
649 Social Security Number (*)
650
6519. An Entity Relationship model is independent of the hardware or software used for implementation. True or False? Mark for Review
652(1) Points
653 True (*)
654 False
655
65610. A well structured ERD will show only some parts of the finished data model. You should never try to model the entire system in one diagram, no matter how small the diagram might be. True or False? Mark for Review
657(1) Points
658 True
659 False (*)
660
66111. Which of the following can be found in an ERD? (Choose Two) Mark for Review
662(1) Points
663 (Choose all correct answers)
664 Entities. (*)
665 Attributes. (*)
666 Tables.
667 Instances.
668
66912. A Conceptual Model is not concerned with how the Physical Model will be implemented. True or False? Mark for Review
670(1) Points
671 True (*)
672 False
673
67413. Data modeling is performed for the following reasons: (Choose Two) Mark for Review
675(1) Points
676 (Choose all correct answers)
677 It helps discussions and reviews. (*)
678
679 We draw an ERD solely to please the users; once completed, the ERD is never referred to again as it serves no purpose in the real world.
680 We do not need datamodels; we can just start coding right away.
681
682 The ERD becomes a blueprint for designing the actual system. (*)
683
68414. An ERD is an example of a Physical Model. True or False? Mark for Review
685(1) Points
686 True
687 False (*)
688
68915. The Physical Model is derived from the Conceptual Model. True or False? Mark for Review
690(1) Points
691 True (*)
692 False
693
6941. Which of the following statements about Entities are true? Mark for Review
695(1) Points
696 (Choose all correct answers)
697 They are usually a noun. (*)
698 "Something" of significance to the business about which data must be known. (*)
699 They never have Instances
700 A name for a set of similar "things" (*)
701
7022. Which of the following is an example of a volatile attribute? Mark for Review
703(1) Points
704 Date of Birth
705 Hire Date
706 Name
707 Age (*)
708
7093. All of the following would be instances of the entity PERSON except which? Mark for Review
710(1) Points
711 Male (*)
712 Grace Abinajam
713 David Jones
714 Angelina Rosalie
715
7164. Attributes can only have one value at any point for each instance in the entity. True or False? Mark for Review
717(1) Points
718 True (*)
719 False
720
7215. All of the following would be instances of the entity ANIMAL SPECIES, except which one? Mark for Review
722(1) Points
723 Elephant
724 Bird
725 Dog
726 Leaf (*)
727
7286. A/an _________'s value can be a number, a character string, a date, an image, a sound Mark for Review
729(1) Points
730 ERD
731 Entity
732 Attribute (*)
733 Table
734
7357. A/an _________ is defined as "Something" of significance to the business about which data must be known. Mark for Review
736(1) Points
737 Instance
738 Relationship
739 Entity (*)
740 None of the above
741
7428. Attributes can be either mandatory or optional. True or False? Mark for Review
743(1) Points
744 True (*)
745 False
746
7479. Data models show users the data that their Physical Model will contain. True or False? Mark for Review
748(1) Points
749 True (*)
750 False
751
75210. A Conceptual Model is not concerned with how the Physical Model will be implemented. True or False? Mark for Review
753(1) Points
754 True (*)
755 False
756
75711. Many reasons exist for creating a conceptual model. Choose three appropriate reasons from the options below. Mark for Review
758(1) Points
759 (Choose all correct answers)
760 They capture current and future needs. (*)
761 They model the information flow of data.
762 They accurately describe what a physical model will contain. (*)
763 They model functional and informational needs. (*)
764 They capture the implementation details of the physical model.
765
76612. Data models are drawn to show users the actual Data that their new system will contain; only Data listed on the Diagram can be entered into the Database. True or False? Mark for Review
767(1) Points
768 True (*)
769 False
770
77113. Which of the following statements about ERD's is false? Mark for Review
772(1) Points
773 Ensure that information appears only once.
774 Capture all required information.
775 Model all information that is derivable from other information already modeled. (*)
776 Locate information in a predictable, logical place.
777
77814. A well structured ERD will show only some parts of the finished data model. You should never try to model the entire system in one diagram, no matter how small the diagram might be. True or False? Mark for Review
779(1) Points
780 True
781 False (*)
782
78315. Which of the following statements are true about ERD's? (Choose Two) Mark for Review
784(1) Points
785 (Choose all correct answers)
786 You should not model derivable data. (*)
787 A piece of information should only be found in one place on an ERD. (*)
788 A piece of information can be shown multiple times on an ERD.
789 All data must be represented on the ERD, including derived summaries and the result of calculations.
790
7911. Many reasons exist for creating a conceptual model. Choose three appropriate reasons from the options below. Mark for Review
792(1) Points
793 (Choose all correct answers)
794 They capture the implementation details of the physical model.
795 They accurately describe what a physical model will contain. (*)
796 They model the information flow of data.
797 They model functional and informational needs. (*)
798 They capture current and future needs. (*)
799
8002. Data modeling is performed for the following reasons: (Choose Two) Mark for Review
801(1) Points
802 (Choose all correct answers)
803 It helps discussions and reviews. (*)
804 The ERD becomes a blueprint for designing the actual system. (*)
805
806 We draw an ERD solely to please the users; once completed, the ERD is never referred to again as it serves no purpose in the real world.
807 We do not need datamodels; we can just start coding right away.
808
8093. A Conceptual Model is not concerned with how the Physical Model will be implemented. True or False? Mark for Review
810(1) Points
811 True (*)
812 False
813
8144. Data models are drawn to show users the actual Data that their new system will contain; only Data listed on the Diagram can be entered into the Database. True or False? Mark for Review
815(1) Points
816 True (*)
817 False
818
8195. Which of the following attributes is suitable to be a Unique Identifier? Mark for Review
820(1) Points
821 Last name
822 First name
823 Address
824 Social Security Number (*)
825
8266. Which of the following statements about Entities are true? Mark for Review
827(1) Points
828 (Choose all correct answers)
829 They are usually a noun. (*)
830 They never have Instances
831 "Something" of significance to the business about which data must be known. (*)
832 A name for a set of similar "things" (*)
833
8347. A/an _________ is defined as "Something" of significance to the business about which data must be known. Mark for Review
835(1) Points
836 Instance
837 Relationship
838 Entity (*)
839 None of the above
840
8418. Which of the following are examples of ENTITY: Instance ? (Choose Two) Mark for Review
842(1) Points
843 (Choose all correct answers)
844 ANIMAL: Dog (*)
845 TRANSPORTATION METHOD: Car (*)
846 MEAT PRODUCT: Lettuce
847 BODY PART: Larry Ellison
848
8499. A/an _________'s value can be a number, a character string, a date, an image, a sound Mark for Review
850(1) Points
851 Attribute (*)
852 Table
853 Entity
854 ERD
855
85610. Entities are usually verbs. True or False? Mark for Review
857(1) Points
858 True
859 False (*)
860
86111. All of the following would be instances of the entity PERSON except which? Mark for Review
862(1) Points
863 David Jones
864 Angelina Rosalie
865 Male (*)
866 Grace Abinajam
867
86812. The word "Volatile" means: Mark for Review
869(1) Points
870 Limited quantity
871 Static; unlikely to change
872 Large quantity
873 Changing constantly; unstable (*)
874
87513. An Entity Relationship model is independent of the hardware or software used for implementation. True or False? Mark for Review
876(1) Points
877 True (*)
878 False
879
88014. The purpose of an ERD is to document the proposed system and facilitate discussion and understanding of the requirements captured by the developer. True or False? Mark for Review
881(1) Points
882 True (*)
883 False
884
88515. Entity Relationship modeling is dependent on the hardware or software used for implementation, so you will need to change your ERD if you decide to change Hardware Vendor. True or False? Mark for Review
886(1) Points
887 True
888
889 False (*)
890
891 Section 3 Quiz Database Design Oracle
892Section 3 Quiz
893 (Answer all questions in this section)
8941. What are the three properties that every relationship should have? Mark for Review
895(1) Points
896 Name, optionality, cardinality (*)
897 A UID bar, a diamond, an arc
898 Name, optionality, arcs
899 Transferability, degree, name
900
9012. Relationships can be either mandatory or optional. True or False? Mark for Review
902(1) Points
903 True (*)
904 False
905
9063. In a business that sells pet food, choose the best relationship name between FOOD TYPE and ANIMAL (e.g. dog, horse, or cat). (Choose Two) Mark for Review
907(1) Points
908 (Choose all correct answers)
909 Each ANIMAL must be the seller of one or more FOOD TYPES.
910 Each FOOD TYPE may be manufactured by one or more ANIMALs.
911 Each FOOD TYPE must be suitable for one or more ANIMALs. (*)
912 Each FOOD TYPE may be given to one or more ANIMALs. (*)
913
9144. One Relationship can be mandatory in one direction and optional in the other direction. True or False? Mark for Review
915(1) Points
916 True (*)
917 False
918
9195. Which of the following are used to show Cardinality on an ERD? (Choose two) Mark for Review
920(1) Points
921 (Choose all correct answers)
922 Crow's foot. (*)
923 Solid line.
924 Single toe. (*)
925 Dashed line.
926
9276. Which of the following are true about Cardinality? (Choose two) Mark for Review
928(1) Points
929 (Choose all correct answers)
930 Cardinality tells "how many". (*)
931 Cardinality specifies a counting number (like 1, 2, 3, 4 etc.) in a relationship.
932 Cardinality specifies whether something is required or not.
933 Cardinality specifies only singularity or plurality, but not a specific plural number. (*)
934
9357. Which symbol is used to show that a particular attribute is mandatory? Mark for Review
936(1) Points
937 &
938 #
939 o
940 * (*)
941
9428. Entity boxes are drawn as Mark for Review
943(1) Points
944 Soft Boxes (*)
945 Hard Boxes
946 Normal Circles
947 Bold Circles
948
9499. ERDish describes a relationship in words. True or False? Mark for Review
950(1) Points
951 True (*)
952 False
953
95410. Which of the following are used to show a relationship on an ERD? (Choose Three) Mark for Review
955(1) Points
956 (Choose all correct answers)
957 Dashed line. (*)
958 Crow's foot. (*)
959 Solid line. (*)
960 # symbol.
961
96211. When reading a relationship between 2 entities, the relationship is read both from left to right and right to left. True or False? Mark for Review
963(1) Points
964 True (*)
965 False
966
96712. Relationship names are not shown on an ERD. True or False? Mark for Review
968(1) Points
969 True
970 False (*)
971
97213. Matrix Diagrams show Optionality and Cardinality of the ERDs they document. True or False? Mark for Review
973(1) Points
974 True
975 False (*)
976
97714. Matrix Diagrams are developed BEFORE the ERD. True or False? Mark for Review
978(1) Points
979 True (*)
980 False
981
98215. Matrix Diagrams are used to verify that all relationships have been identified for an ERD. True or False? Mark for Review
983(1) Points
984 True (*)
985 False
9861. Which of the following are used to show a relationship on an ERD? (Choose Three) Mark for Review
987(1) Points
988 (Choose all correct answers)
989 # symbol.
990 Solid line. (*)
991 Dashed line. (*)
992 Crow's foot. (*)
993
9942. Relationship names are not shown on an ERD. True or False? Mark for Review
995(1) Points
996 True
997 False (*)
998
9993. When reading the relationships in an ERD, you are said to be speaking: Mark for Review
1000(1) Points
1001 Entity-ish
1002 Gibberish
1003 ERDish (*)
1004 Relationship-ish
1005
10064. ERDish describes a relationship in words. True or False? Mark for Review
1007(1) Points
1008 True (*)
1009 False
1010
10115. What are the three properties that every relationship should have? Mark for Review
1012(1) Points
1013 Name, optionality, arcs
1014 Transferability, degree, name
1015 Name, optionality, cardinality (*)
1016 A UID bar, a diamond, an arc
1017
10186. Relationships can be either mandatory or optional. True or False? Mark for Review
1019(1) Points
1020 True (*)
1021 False
1022
10237. Which of the following are used to show Cardinality on an ERD? (Choose two) Mark for Review
1024(1) Points
1025 (Choose all correct answers)
1026 Single toe. (*)
1027 Dashed line.
1028 Crow's foot. (*)
1029 Solid line.
1030
10318. Relationships always exist between Mark for Review
1032(1) Points
1033 3 or more attributes
1034 3 or more entities
1035 2 entities (or one entity and itself) (*)
1036 2 attributes
1037
10389. In a business that sells pet food, choose the best relationship name between FOOD TYPE and ANIMAL (e.g. dog, horse, or cat). (Choose Two) Mark for Review
1039(1) Points
1040 (Choose all correct answers)
1041 Each ANIMAL must be the seller of one or more FOOD TYPES.
1042 Each FOOD TYPE may be given to one or more ANIMALs. (*)
1043 Each FOOD TYPE may be manufactured by one or more ANIMALs.
1044 Each FOOD TYPE must be suitable for one or more ANIMALs. (*)
1045
104610. Which of the following are true about Cardinality? (Choose two) Mark for Review
1047(1) Points
1048 (Choose all correct answers)
1049 Cardinality specifies whether something is required or not.
1050 Cardinality specifies only singularity or plurality, but not a specific plural number. (*)
1051 Cardinality tells "how many". (*)
1052 Cardinality specifies a counting number (like 1, 2, 3, 4 etc.) in a relationship.
1053
105411. To identify an attribute as part of a unique identifier on an ER diagram, the # symbol goes in front of it. True or False? Mark for Review
1055(1) Points
1056 True (*)
1057 False
1058
105912. Entity names are always singular. True or False? Mark for Review
1060(1) Points
1061 True (*)
1062 False
1063
106413. Matrix Diagrams show Optionality and Cardinality of the ERDs they document. True or False? Mark for Review
1065(1) Points
1066 True
1067 False (*)
1068
106914. Matrix Diagrams are developed BEFORE the ERD. True or False? Mark for Review
1070(1) Points
1071 True (*)
1072 False
1073
107415. Matrix Diagrams are used to verify that all relationships have been identified for an ERD. True or False? Mark for Review
1075(1) Points
1076 True (*)
1077 False
1078
10791. Entity names are always singular. True or False? Mark for Review
1080(1) Points
1081 True (*)
1082 False
1083
10842. Entity boxes are drawn as Mark for Review
1085(1) Points
1086 Normal Circles
1087 Hard Boxes
1088 Soft Boxes (*)
1089 Bold Circles
1090
10913. Relationship names are not shown on an ERD. True or False? Mark for Review
1092(1) Points
1093 True
1094 False (*)
1095
10964. ERDish describes a relationship in words. True or False? Mark for Review
1097(1) Points
1098 True (*)
1099 False
1100
11015. Which of the following are used to show a relationship on an ERD? (Choose Three) Mark for Review
1102(1) Points
1103 (Choose all correct answers)
1104 Crow's foot. (*)
1105 Solid line. (*)
1106 # symbol.
1107 Dashed line. (*)
1108
11096. When reading a relationship between 2 entities, the relationship is read both from left to right and right to left. True or False? Mark for Review
1110(1) Points
1111 True (*)
1112 False
1113
11147. Which of the following are true about Cardinality? (Choose two) Mark for Review
1115(1) Points
1116 (Choose all correct answers)
1117 Cardinality specifies whether something is required or not.
1118 Cardinality tells "how many". (*)
1119 Cardinality specifies only singularity or plurality, but not a specific plural number. (*)
1120 Cardinality specifies a counting number (like 1, 2, 3, 4 etc.) in a relationship.
1121
11228. Which of the following are true about Relationship Optionality? (Choose two) Mark for Review
1123(1) Points
1124 (Choose all correct answers)
1125 Optionality specifies only singularity or plurality, but not a specific plural number.
1126 Optionality answers "may or must". (*)
1127 Optionality specifies a counting number (like 1, 2, 3, 4 etc.) in a relationship.
1128 Optionality specifies whether something is required or not. (*)
1129
11309. In a business that sells pet food, choose the best relationship name between FOOD TYPE and ANIMAL (e.g. dog, horse, or cat). (Choose Two) Mark for Review
1131(1) Points
1132 (Choose all correct answers)
1133 Each FOOD TYPE may be given to one or more ANIMALs. (*)
1134 Each FOOD TYPE may be manufactured by one or more ANIMALs.
1135 Each FOOD TYPE must be suitable for one or more ANIMALs. (*)
1136 Each ANIMAL must be the seller of one or more FOOD TYPES.
1137
113810. What are the three properties that every relationship should have? Mark for Review
1139(1) Points
1140 Transferability, degree, name
1141 Name, optionality, arcs
1142 Name, optionality, cardinality (*)
1143 A UID bar, a diamond, an arc
1144
114511. Relationship Cardinality is important. True or False? Mark for Review
1146(1) Points
1147 True (*)
1148 False
1149
115012. Relationships can be either mandatory or optional. True or False? Mark for Review
1151(1) Points
1152 True (*)
1153 False
1154
115513. Matrix Diagrams are used to verify that all relationships have been identified for an ERD. True or False? Mark for Review
1156(1) Points
1157 True (*)
1158 False
1159
116014. Matrix Diagrams are developed BEFORE the ERD. True or False? Mark for Review
1161(1) Points
1162 True (*)
1163 False
1164
116515. Matrix Diagrams show Optionality and Cardinality of the ERDs they document. True or False? Mark for Review
1166(1) Points
1167 True
1168 False (*)
1169
11701. Entity boxes are drawn as Mark for Review
1171(1) Points
1172 Normal Circles
1173 Hard Boxes
1174 Bold Circles
1175 Soft Boxes (*)
1176
11772. Entity names are always singular. True or False? Mark for Review
1178(1) Points
1179 True (*)
1180 False
1181
11823. Matrix Diagrams are developed BEFORE the ERD. True or False? Mark for Review
1183(1) Points
1184 True (*)
1185 False
1186
11874. Matrix Diagrams show Optionality and Cardinality of the ERDs they document. True or False? Mark for Review
1188(1) Points
1189 True
1190 False (*)
1191
11925. Matrix Diagrams are used to verify that all relationships have been identified for an ERD. True or False? Mark for Review
1193(1) Points
1194 True (*)
1195 False
1196
11976. Which of the following are used to show a relationship on an ERD? (Choose Three) Mark for Review
1198(1) Points
1199 (Choose all correct answers)
1200 # symbol.
1201 Dashed line. (*)
1202 Crow's foot. (*)
1203 Solid line. (*)
1204
12057. When reading the relationships in an ERD, you are said to be speaking: Mark for Review
1206(1) Points
1207 Entity-ish
1208 Relationship-ish
1209 Gibberish
1210 ERDish (*)
1211
12128. Relationship names are not shown on an ERD. True or False? Mark for Review
1213(1) Points
1214 True
1215 False (*)
1216
12179. ERDish describes a relationship in words. True or False? Mark for Review
1218(1) Points
1219 True (*)
1220 False
1221
122210. Which of the following are true about Relationship Optionality? (Choose two) Mark for Review
1223(1) Points
1224 (Choose all correct answers)
1225 Optionality specifies a counting number (like 1, 2, 3, 4 etc.) in a relationship.
1226 Optionality answers "may or must". (*)
1227 Optionality specifies only singularity or plurality, but not a specific plural number.
1228 Optionality specifies whether something is required or not. (*)
1229
123011. One Relationship can be mandatory in one direction and optional in the other direction. True or False? Mark for Review
1231(1) Points
1232 True (*)
1233 False
1234
123512. Relationships always exist between Mark for Review
1236(1) Points
1237 3 or more attributes
1238 3 or more entities
1239 2 entities (or one entity and itself) (*)
1240 2 attributes
1241
124213. Which of the following are true about Cardinality? (Choose two) Mark for Review
1243(1) Points
1244 (Choose all correct answers)
1245 Cardinality specifies whether something is required or not.
1246 Cardinality specifies a counting number (like 1, 2, 3, 4 etc.) in a relationship.
1247 Cardinality tells "how many". (*)
1248 Cardinality specifies only singularity or plurality, but not a specific plural number. (*)
1249
125014. Which of the following are used to show Cardinality on an ERD? (Choose two) Mark for Review
1251(1) Points
1252 (Choose all correct answers)
1253 Single toe. (*)
1254 Crow's foot. (*)
1255 Dashed line.
1256 Solid line.
1257
125815. What are the three properties that every relationship should have? Mark for Review
1259(1) Points
1260 A UID bar, a diamond, an arc
1261 Transferability, degree, name
1262 Name, optionality, cardinality (*)
1263 Name, optionality, arcs
1264 Section 4 Quiz Database Design Oracle
1265Section 4 Quiz
1266 (Answer all questions in this section)
12671. A business rule such as "All accounts must be paid in full within 10 days of billing" is best enforced by: Mark for Review
1268(1) Points
1269
1270 Creating a message to be printed on every bill that reminds the customer to pay within ten days.
1271
1272 Making the relationship between CUSTOMER and PAYMENT fully mandatory and 1:1 on both sides.
1273
1274 Creating additional programming code to identify and report accounts past due. (*)
1275
1276 Making the payment attribute mandatory.
1277
12782. A business rule such as "We only ship goods after customers have completely paid any outstanding balances on their account" is best enforced by: Mark for Review
1279(1) Points
1280
1281 Creating additional programming code to verify no goods are shipped until the account has been settled in full. (*)
1282 Making the payment attribute null.
1283 We need to trust our customers, and we know they will pay some day.
1284 Making the payment attribute optional.
1285
12863. How should you handle constraints that cannot be modeled on an ER diagram? Mark for Review
1287(1) Points
1288 Always let the network architect handle them
1289 Explain them to the users so they can enforce them
1290 All constraints must be modeled and shown on the ER diagram
1291 List them on a separate document to be handled programmatically (*)
1292
12934. Which of the following is an example of a structural business rule? Mark for Review
1294(1) Points
1295 All employees must belong to at least one department. (*)
1296 All products will have a selling price no less than 30 % greater than wholesale.
1297 All overdue payments will have an added 10 % late fee.
1298 Buildings to be purchased by the business must be current with earthquake building code.
1299
13005. Can all constraints be modeled on an ER diagram? Mark for Review
1301(1) Points
1302
1303 No, and those that cannot be modeled should be listed on a separate document to be handled programmatically (*)
1304
1305 No, in which case you should let the database administrator handle them
1306 Yes, all constraints must be modeled and shown on the ER diagram
1307 No, but you just explain them to the users so they can enforce them
1308
13096. Why is it important to identify and document business rules? Mark for Review
1310(1) Points
1311 It allows you to create a complete data model and then check it for accuracy. (*)
1312 It allows you to improve the client's business.
1313 It ensures that the data model will automate all manual processes.
1314 None of the above
1315
13167. How would you model a business rule that states that girls and boys may not attend classes together? Mark for Review
1317(1) Points
1318
1319 Supertype STUDENT has two subtypes BOY and GIRL which are related to GENDER, which is related to CLASS (*)
1320 Use a supertype
1321 Make the attribute Gender optional
1322 Make the attribute Gender mandatory
1323
13248. A subtype can have a relationship not shared by the supertype. True or False? Mark for Review
1325(1) Points
1326 True (*)
1327 False
1328
13299. A subtype is drawn on an ERD as an entity inside the "softbox" of the supertype. True or False? Mark for Review
1330(1) Points
1331 True (*)
1332 False
1333
133410. A subtype is shown on an ERD as an entity with a one to many relationship to the supertype. True or False? Mark for Review
1335(1) Points
1336 True
1337 False (*)
1338
133911. Which of the following is true about subtypes? Mark for Review
1340(1) Points
1341 One instance of a supertype may belong to two subtypes.
1342 Subtypes should not be exhaustive.
1343 Subtypes must be mutually exclusive. (*)
1344 Subtypes must not be mutually exclusive.
1345
134612. All instances of a subtype must be an instance of the supertype. True or False? Mark for Review
1347(1) Points
1348 True (*)
1349 False
1350
135113. A supertype can only have two subtypes and no more. True or False? Mark for Review
1352(1) Points
1353 True
1354 False (*)
1355
135614. You can only create relationships to a Supertype, not to a Subtype. True or False? Mark for Review
1357(1) Points
1358 True
1359 False (*)
1360
136115. A Supertype can have only one subtype. True or False? Mark for Review
1362(1) Points
1363 True
1364 False (*)
1365
13661. How would you model a business rule that states that on a student's birthday, he does not have to attend his classes? Mark for Review
1367(1) Points
1368 Use a supertype
1369 Make the attribute Birthdate mandatory
1370 You cannot model this. You need to document it (*)
1371 Use a subtype
1372
13732. Why is it important to identify and document business rules? Mark for Review
1374(1) Points
1375 It allows you to create a complete data model and then check it for accuracy. (*)
1376 It allows you to improve the client's business.
1377 It ensures that the data model will automate all manual processes.
1378 None of the above
1379
13803.A new system would have a mixture of both Procedural and Structural Business Rules as part of the documentation of that new system. True or False? Mark for Review
1381(1) Points
1382 True (*)
1383 False
1384
13854. A business rule such as "All accounts must be paid in full within 10 days of billing" is best enforced by: Mark for Review
1386(1) Points
1387 Creating additional programming code to identify and report accounts past due. (*)
1388
1389 Making the relationship between CUSTOMER and PAYMENT fully mandatory and 1:1 on both sides.
1390 Making the payment attribute mandatory.
1391 Creating a message to be printed on every bill that reminds the customer to pay within ten days.
1392
13935. How should you handle constraints that cannot be modeled on an ER diagram? Mark for Review
1394(1) Points
1395 Always let the network architect handle them
1396 List them on a separate document to be handled programmatically (*)
1397 All constraints must be modeled and shown on the ER diagram
1398 Explain them to the users so they can enforce them
13996. Why is it important to identify and document structural rules? Mark for Review
1400(1) Points
1401 Ensures we know what data to store and how that data works together. (*)
1402
1403 Ensures nothing. There are no benefits to be gained from documenting your Structural Business Rules. We need to concentrate on the Procedural Business Rules only.
1404
1405 Ensures we know what processes are in place and how to program them.
1406
1407 All of the Above.
1408
14097. How would you model a business rule that states that girls and boys may not attend classes together? Mark for Review
1410(1) Points
1411
1412 Supertype STUDENT has two subtypes BOY and GIRL which are related to GENDER, which is related to CLASS (*)
1413 Make the attribute Gender mandatory
1414 Make the attribute Gender optional
1415 Use a supertype
1416
14178. A supertype can only have two subtypes and no more. True or False? Mark for Review
1418(1) Points
1419 True
1420 False (*)
1421
14229. All instances of the supertype must be an instance of one of the subtypes. True or False? Mark for Review
1423(1) Points
1424 True (*)
1425 False
1426
142710. A subtype is shown on an ERD as an entity with a one to many relationship to the supertype. True or False? Mark for Review
1428(1) Points
1429 True
1430 False (*)
1431
143211. Which of the following is true about subtypes? Mark for Review
1433(1) Points
1434 Subtypes should not be exhaustive.
1435 Subtypes must not be mutually exclusive.
1436 Subtypes must be mutually exclusive. (*)
1437 One instance of a supertype may belong to two subtypes.
1438
143912. You can only create relationships to a Supertype, not to a Subtype. True or False? Mark for Review
1440(1) Points
1441 True
1442 False (*)
1443
144413. A subtype can have a relationship not shared by the supertype. True or False? Mark for Review
1445(1) Points
1446 True (*)
1447 False
1448
144914. A Supertype can have only one subtype. True or False? Mark for Review
1450(1) Points
1451 True
1452 False (*)
1453
145415. All instances of a subtype must be an instance of the supertype. True or False? Mark for Review
1455(1) Points
1456 True (*)
1457 False
1458
14591. How would you model a business rule that states that girls and boys may not attend classes together? Mark for Review
1460(1) Points
1461 Use a supertype
1462 Supertype STUDENT has two subtypes BOY and GIRL which are related to GENDER, which is related to CLASS (*)
1463 Make the attribute Gender optional
1464 Make the attribute Gender mandatory
1465
14662. A business rule such as "We only ship goods after customers have completely paid any outstanding balances on their account" is best enforced by: Mark for Review
1467(1) Points
1468 Making the payment attribute null.
1469
1470 Creating additional programming code to verify no goods are shipped until the account has been settled in full. (*)
1471
1472 We need to trust our customers, and we know they will pay some day.
1473
1474 Making the payment attribute optional.
1475
14763. A business rule such as "All accounts must be paid in full within 10 days of billing" is best enforced by: Mark for Review
1477(1) Points
1478
1479 Making the relationship between CUSTOMER and PAYMENT fully mandatory and 1:1 on both sides.
1480 Making the payment attribute mandatory.
1481 Creating a message to be printed on every bill that reminds the customer to pay within ten days.
1482 Creating additional programming code to identify and report accounts past due. (*)
1483
14844. Can all constraints be modeled on an ER diagram? Mark for Review
1485(1) Points
1486
1487 No, and those that cannot be modeled should be listed on a separate document to be handled programmatically (*)
1488
1489 No, in which case you should let the database administrator handle them
1490 Yes, all constraints must be modeled and shown on the ER diagram
1491 No, but you just explain them to the users so they can enforce them
1492
14935. How would you model a business rule that states that on a student's birthday, he does not have to attend his classes? Mark for Review
1494(1) Points
1495 Use a supertype
1496 You cannot model this. You need to document it (*)
1497 Make the attribute Birthdate mandatory
1498 Use a subtype
1499
15006. A new system would have a mixture of both Procedural and Structural Business Rules as part of the documentation of that new system. True or False? Mark for Review
1501(1) Points
1502 True (*)
1503 False
1504
15057. Why is it important to identify and document business rules? Mark for Review
1506(1) Points
1507 It allows you to create a complete data model and then check it for accuracy. (*)
1508 It allows you to improve the client's business.
1509 It ensures that the data model will automate all manual processes.
1510 None of the above
1511
15128. All instances of a subtype may be an instance of the supertype but does not have to. True or False? Mark for Review
1513(1) Points
1514 True
1515 False (*)
1516
15179. A subtype can have a relationship not shared by the supertype. True or False? Mark for Review
1518(1) Points
1519 True (*)
1520 False
1521
152210. A subtype is shown on an ERD as an entity with a one to many relationship to the supertype. True or False? Mark for Review
1523(1) Points
1524 True
1525 False (*)
1526
152711. You can only create relationships to a Supertype, not to a Subtype. True or False? Mark for Review
1528(1) Points
1529 True
1530 False (*)
1531
153212. All ER diagrams must have one of each of the following: (Choose two) Mark for Review
1533(1) Points
1534 (Choose all correct answers)
1535 At least one supertype and subtype
1536 One or more Entities (*)
1537 Relationships between entities (*)
1538 Arcs
1539
154013. Which of the following is true about subtypes? Mark for Review
1541(1) Points
1542 Subtypes should not be exhaustive.
1543 Subtypes must be mutually exclusive. (*)
1544 Subtypes must not be mutually exclusive.
1545 One instance of a supertype may belong to two subtypes.
1546
154714. A Supertype can have only one subtype. True or False? Mark for Review
1548(1) Points
1549 True
1550 False (*)
1551
155215. All instances of the supertype must be an instance of one of the subtypes. True or False? Mark for Review
1553(1) Points
1554 True (*)
1555
1556 False
1557 Section 5 Quiz Database Design Oracle
1558Section 5 Quiz
1559 (Answer all questions in this section)
15601. Relationships can be Redundant. True or False? Mark for Review
1561(1) Points
1562 True (*)
1563 False
1564
15652. If two entities have two relationships between them, these relationships can be either _____________ or _____________ . Mark for Review
1566(1) Points
1567 Redundant and Replicated
1568 Resourced and Really Good
1569 Redundant or Required (*)
1570 Replicated or Required
1571
15723. What uncommon relationship is described by the statements: "Each DNA SAMPLE may be taken from one and only one PERSON and each PERSON may provide one and only one DNA SAMPLE" Mark for Review
1573(1) Points
1574 One to One Optional (*)
1575 Many to Many Mandatory
1576 One to Many Mandatory
1577 One to Many Optional
1578
15794. What relationship is described by the statements: "Each CUSTOMER may place one or more ORDERs, each ORDER must be placed by one and only one CUSTOMER" Mark for Review
1580(1) Points
1581 One to Many (*)
1582 Many to Many
1583 Many to More
1584 One to One
1585
15865. If the same relationship is represented twice in an Entity Relationship Model, it is said to be: Mark for Review
1587(1) Points
1588 Replicated
1589 Redundant (*)
1590 Removable
1591 Resourceful
1592
15936. A non-transferable relationship is represented by which of the following symbols? Mark for Review
1594(1) Points
1595 Diamond (*)
1596 Heart
1597 Triangle
1598 Circle
1599
16007. If a relationship can NOT be moved between instances of the entities it connects, it is said to be: Mark for Review
1601(1) Points
1602 Mandatory
1603 Non-Transferable (*)
1604 Optional
1605 Transferable
1606
16078. Every ERD must have at least one non-transferable relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
1608(1) Points
1609 True
1610 False (*)
1611
16129. Non-transferable relationships can only be mandatory, not optional. True or False? Mark for Review
1613(1) Points
1614 True
1615 False (*)
1616
161710. Which of the following is an example of a non-transferable relationship Mark for Review
1618(1) Points
1619 PERSON to BIRTH PLACE (*)
1620 EMPLOYEE to DEPARTMENT
1621 TEACHER to SCHOOL
1622 STUDENT to COURSE
1623
162411. When you resolve a M:M by creating an intersection entity, this new entity will always inherit: Mark for Review
1625(1) Points
1626 The attributes of both related entities.
1627 The UID's from the entities in the original M:M.
1628 Nothing is inherited from the original entities and relationship.
1629 A relationship to each entity from the original M:M. (*)
1630
163112. What do you call the entity created when you resolve a M:M relationship? Mark for Review
1632(1) Points
1633 M:M entity
1634 Intersection entity (*)
1635 Inclusion entity
1636 Recursive entity
1637
163813. Intersection Entities often have the relationships participating in the UID, so the relationships are often barred. True or False? Mark for Review
1639(1) Points
1640 True (*)
1641 False
1642
164314. When you resolve a M:M, you simply re-draw the relationships between the two original entities; no new entities are created. True or False? Mark for Review
1644(1) Points
1645 True
1646 False (*)
1647
164815. A relationship on an ERD can have attributes. True or False? Mark for Review
1649(1) Points
1650 True
1651 False (*)
1652
16531. If a relationship can NOT be moved between instances of the entities it connects, it is said to be: Mark for Review
1654(1) Points
1655 Non-Transferable (*)
1656 Optional
1657 Transferable
1658 Mandatory
1659
16602. Every ERD must have at least one non-transferable relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
1661(1) Points
1662 True
1663 False (*)
1664
16653. If a relationship can be moved between instances of the entities it connects, it is said to be: Mark for Review
1666(1) Points
1667 Recursive
1668 Committed
1669 Implicit
1670 Transferable (*)
1671
16724. Non-transferable relationships can only be mandatory, not optional. True or False? Mark for Review
1673(1) Points
1674 True
1675 False (*)
1676
16775. A non-transferable relationship means the relationship is manatory at both sides. True or False? Mark for Review
1678(1) Points
1679 True
1680 False (*)
1681
16826. If two entities have two relationships between them, these relationships can be either _____________ or _____________ . Mark for Review
1683(1) Points
1684 Replicated or Required
1685 Redundant or Required (*)
1686 Redundant and Replicated
1687 Resourced and Really Good
1688
16897. If the same relationship is represented twice in an Entity Relationship Model, it is said to be: Mark for Review
1690(1) Points
1691 Removable
1692 Replicated
1693 Resourceful
1694 Redundant (*)
1695
16968. Which of the following pairs of entities is most likely to be modeled as a 1:1 relationship? Mark for Review
1697(1) Points
1698 TEACHER and SUBJECT AREA
1699 TREE and BRANCH
1700 PERSON and FINGERPRINT (*)
1701 CAR and WHEEL
1702
17039. Which of the following pairs of entities is most likely to be modeled as a M:M relationship? Mark for Review
1704(1) Points
1705 TREE and BRANCH
1706 TEACHER and SUBJECT AREA (*)
1707 CAR and WHEEL
1708 PERSON and FINGERPRINT
1709
171010. One to many relationships are the most uncommon type of relationships in an ERD. True or False? Mark for Review
1711(1) Points
1712 True
1713 False (*)
1714
171511. When you resolve a M:M by creating an intersection entity, this new entity will always inherit: Mark for Review
1716(1) Points
1717 The attributes of both related entities.
1718 The UID's from the entities in the original M:M.
1719 Nothing is inherited from the original entities and relationship.
1720 A relationship to each entity from the original M:M. (*)
1721
172212. A barred relationship on an ERD signifies that the UID of the intersection entity is inherited from the entities that made up the original many to many relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
1723(1) Points
1724 True (*)
1725 False
1726
172713. Many to many relationships between entities usually hide what? Mark for Review
1728(1) Points
1729 More attributes
1730 Uniqueness
1731 Another relationship
1732 Another entity (*)
1733
173414. If an intersection entity is formed that contains no attributes of its own, its uniqueness may be modeled by Mark for Review
1735(1) Points
1736 Creating new attributes.
1737 Barring the relationships to the original entities. (*)
1738 Placing the UID attributes from the original entities into the intersection entity.
1739 None of the above.
1740
174115. Intersection Entities often have the relationships participating in the UID, so the relationships are often barred. True or False? Mark for Review
1742(1) Points
1743 True (*)
1744 False
1745
17461. Many to many relationships must be left in the Model. It is important to have them documented as M-M. True or False? Mark for Review
1747(1) Points
1748 True
1749 False (*)
1750
17512. What relationship is described by the statements: "Each CUSTOMER may place one or more ORDERs, each ORDER must be placed by one and only one CUSTOMER" Mark for Review
1752(1) Points
1753 Many to Many
1754 Many to More
1755 One to One
1756 One to Many (*)
1757
17583. If the same relationship is represented twice in an Entity Relationship Model, it is said to be: Mark for Review
1759(1) Points
1760 Redundant (*)
1761 Resourceful
1762 Removable
1763 Replicated
1764
17654. One to many relationships are the most uncommon type of relationships in an ERD. True or False? Mark for Review
1766(1) Points
1767 True
1768 False (*)
1769
17705. Which of the following pairs of entities is most likely to be modeled as a M:M relationship? Mark for Review
1771(1) Points
1772 CAR and WHEEL
1773 TREE and BRANCH
1774 PERSON and FINGERPRINT
1775 TEACHER and SUBJECT AREA (*)
1776
17776. A Diamond on a relationship indicates the Relationship as Non-Tranferable. True or False? Mark for Review
1778(1) Points
1779 True (*)
1780 False
1781
17827. Every ERD must have at least one non-transferable relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
1783(1) Points
1784 True
1785 False (*)
1786
17878. If a relationship can NOT be moved between instances of the entities it connects, it is said to be: Mark for Review
1788(1) Points
1789 Optional
1790 Mandatory
1791 Non-Transferable (*)
1792 Transferable
1793
17949. The relationship between CUSTOMER and RECEIPT is an example of a non-transferable relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
1795(1) Points
1796 True (*)
1797 False
1798
179910. If a relationship can be moved between instances of the entities it connects, it is said to be: Mark for Review
1800(1) Points
1801 Recursive
1802 Implicit
1803 Transferable (*)
1804 Committed
1805
180611. If an intersection entity is formed that contains no attributes of its own, its uniqueness may be modeled by Mark for Review
1807(1) Points
1808 Creating new attributes.
1809 Barring the relationships to the original entities. (*)
1810 Placing the UID attributes from the original entities into the intersection entity.
1811 None of the above.
1812
181312. When you resolve a M:M, you simply re-draw the relationships between the two original entities; no new entities are created. True or False? Mark for Review
1814(1) Points
1815 True
1816 False (*)
1817
181813. Many to many relationships between entities usually hide what? Mark for Review
1819(1) Points
1820 More attributes
1821 Another relationship
1822 Uniqueness
1823 Another entity (*)
1824
182514. A barred relationship on an ERD signifies that the UID of the intersection entity is inherited from the entities that made up the original many to many relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
1826(1) Points
1827 True (*)
1828 False
1829
183015. Intersection Entities often have the relationships participating in the UID, so the relationships are often barred. True or False? Mark for Review
1831(1) Points
1832 True (*)
1833 False
1834
18351. When you resolve a M:M by creating an intersection entity, this new entity will always inherit: Mark for Review
1836(1) Points
1837 A relationship to each entity from the original M:M. (*)
1838 The attributes of both related entities.
1839 The UID's from the entities in the original M:M.
1840 Nothing is inherited from the original entities and relationship.
1841
18422. What do you call the entity created when you resolve a M:M relationship? Mark for Review
1843(1) Points
1844 M:M entity
1845 Inclusion entity
1846 Intersection entity (*)
1847 Recursive entity
1848
18493. Many to many relationships between entities usually hide what? Mark for Review
1850(1) Points
1851 Uniqueness
1852 Another relationship
1853 Another entity (*)
1854 More attributes
1855
18564. A relationship on an ERD can have attributes. True or False? Mark for Review
1857(1) Points
1858 True
1859 False (*)
1860
18615. If an intersection entity is formed that contains no attributes of its own, its uniqueness may be modeled by Mark for Review
1862(1) Points
1863 Creating new attributes.
1864 Barring the relationships to the original entities. (*)
1865 Placing the UID attributes from the original entities into the intersection entity.
1866 None of the above.
1867
18686. A Diamond on a relationship indicates the Relationship as Non-Tranferable. True or False? Mark for Review
1869(1) Points
1870 True (*)
1871 False
1872
18737. Non-transferable relationships can only be mandatory, not optional. True or False? Mark for Review
1874(1) Points
1875 True
1876 False (*)
1877
18788. The relationship between CUSTOMER and RECEIPT is an example of a non-transferable relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
1879(1) Points
1880 True (*)
1881 False
1882
18839. If a relationship can NOT be moved between instances of the entities it connects, it is said to be: Mark for Review
1884(1) Points
1885 Non-Transferable (*)
1886 Optional
1887 Transferable
1888 Mandatory
1889
189010. A non-transferable relationship means the relationship is manatory at both sides. True or False? Mark for Review
1891(1) Points
1892 True
1893 False (*)
1894
189511. Which of the following pairs of entities is most likely to be modeled as a 1:1 relationship? Mark for Review
1896(1) Points
1897 PERSON and FINGERPRINT (*)
1898 CAR and WHEEL
1899 TEACHER and SUBJECT AREA
1900 TREE and BRANCH
1901
190212. What uncommon relationship is described by the statements: "Each DNA SAMPLE may be taken from one and only one PERSON and each PERSON may provide one and only one DNA SAMPLE" Mark for Review
1903(1) Points
1904 One to One Optional (*)
1905 One to Many Mandatory
1906 Many to Many Mandatory
1907 One to Many Optional
1908
190913. Which of the following pairs of entities is most likely to be modeled as a M:M relationship? Mark for Review
1910(1) Points
1911 TREE and BRANCH
1912 PERSON and FINGERPRINT
1913 CAR and WHEEL
1914 TEACHER and SUBJECT AREA (*)
1915
191614. What relationship is described by the statements: "Each CUSTOMER may place one or more ORDERs, each ORDER must be placed by one and only one CUSTOMER" Mark for Review
1917(1) Points
1918 One to Many (*)
1919 One to One
1920 Many to More
1921 Many to Many
1922
192315. Many to many relationships must be left in the Model. It is important to have them documented as M-M. True or False? Mark for Review
1924(1) Points
1925 True
1926
1927 False (*)
1928
1929 Section 6 Quiz Database Design Oracle
1930Section 6 Quiz
1931 (Answer all questions in this section)
1932
19331. Examine the following Entity and decide which rule of Normal Form is being violated:
1934ENTITY: CLIENT
1935ATTRIBUTES:
1936 # CLIENT ID
1937 FIRST NAME
1938 LAST NAME
1939 STREET
1940 CITY
1941 ZIP CODE
1942 Mark for Review
1943(1) Points
1944 1st Normal Form.
1945 2nd Normal Form.
1946 3rd Normal Form.
1947 None of the above, the entity is fully normalised. (*)
1948
19492. A transitive dependency exists when any attribute in an entity is dependent on any other non-UID attribute in that entity. Mark for Review
1950(1) Points
1951 True (*)
1952 False
1953
19543. When any attribute in an entity is dependent on any other non-UID attribute in that entity, this is known as: Mark for Review
1955(1) Points
1956 Functional dependency
1957 Dependency
1958 Transitive dependency (*)
1959 Non-dependency
1960
19614. The Rule of 3rd Normal Form states that No Non-UID attribute can be dependent on another non-UID attribute. True or False? Mark for Review
1962(1) Points
1963 True (*)
1964 False
1965
19665. Normalizing an Entity to 1st Normal Form is done by removing any attributes that contain muliple values. True or False? Mark for Review
1967(1) Points
1968 True (*)
1969 False
1970
19716. When all attributes are single-valued, the database model is said to conform to: Mark for Review
1972(1) Points
1973 2nd Normal Form
1974 4th Normal Form
1975 1st Normal Form (*)
1976 3rd Normal Form
1977
19787. If an entity has a multi-valued attribute, to conform to the rule of 1st Normal Form we: Mark for Review
1979(1) Points
1980
1981 Create an additional entity and relate it to the original entity with a 1:M relationship. (*)
1982
1983 Make the attribute optional
1984 Create an additional entity and relate it to the original entity with a M:M relationship.
1985 Do nothing, an entity does not have to be in 1st Normal Form
1986
19878. When data is only stored in one place in a database, the database conforms to the rules of ___________. Mark for Review
1988(1) Points
1989 Reduction
1990 Normality
1991 Multiplication
1992 Normalization (*)
1993
19949. There is no limit to how many columns can make up an entity's UID. True or False? Mark for Review
1995(1) Points
1996 True (*)
1997 False
1998
199910. If an entity has no attribute suitable to be a Primary UID, we can create an artificial one. True or False? Mark for Review
2000(1) Points
2001 True (*)
2002 False
2003
200411. A unique identifier can only be made up of one attribute. True or False? Mark for Review
2005(1) Points
2006 True
2007 False (*)
2008
200912. An entity can only have one Primary UID. True or False? Mark for Review
2010(1) Points
2011 True (*)
2012 False
2013
201413. To resolve a 2nd Normal Form violation, we: Mark for Review
2015(1) Points
2016
2017 Move the attribute that violates 2nd Normal Form to a new entity with a relationship to the original entity. (*)
2018
2019 Move the attribute that violates 2nd Normal Form to a new ERD.
2020 Do nothing, an entity does not need to be in 2nd Normal Form.
2021 Delete the attribute that was causing the violation.
2022
202314. Examine the following entity and decide how to make it conform to the rule of 2nd Normal Form:
2024ENTITY: RECEIPT
2025ATTRIBUTES:
2026 #CUSTOMER ID
2027 #STORE ID
2028 STORE LOCATION
2029 DATE
2030 Mark for Review
2031(1) Points
2032 Do nothing, it is already in 2nd Normal Form.
2033 Delete the attribute STORE ID
2034
2035 Move the attribute STORE LOCATION to a new entity, STORE, with a UID of STORE ID, and create a relationship to the original entity. (*)
2036
2037 Move the attribute STORE LOCATION to a new entity, STORE, with a UID of STORE LOCATION, and create a relationship to the original entity.
2038
203915. Any Non-UID attribute must be dependent upon the entire UID. True or False? Mark for Review
2040(1) Points
2041 True (*)
2042 False
2043
20441. Which of the following would be suitable UIDs for the entity EMPLOYEE: (Choose Two) Mark for Review
2045(1) Points
2046 (Choose all correct answers)
2047 Social Security Number (*)
2048 Last Name
2049 Employee ID (*)
2050 Address
2051
20522. There is no limit to how many columns can make up an entity's UID. True or False? Mark for Review
2053(1) Points
2054 True (*)
2055 False
2056
20573. A unique identifier can only be made up of one attribute. True or False? Mark for Review
2058(1) Points
2059 True
2060 False (*)
2061
20624. If an entity has no attribute suitable to be a Primary UID, we can create an artificial one. True or False? Mark for Review
2063(1) Points
2064 True (*)
2065 False
2066
20675. Examine the following Entity and decide which rule of Normal Form is being violated:
2068ENTITY: CLIENT
2069ATTRIBUTES:
2070 # CLIENT ID
2071 FIRST NAME
2072 LAST NAME
2073 ORDER ID
2074 STREET
2075 ZIP CODE
2076 Mark for Review
2077(1) Points
2078 1st Normal Form. (*)
2079 2nd Normal Form.
2080 3rd Normal Form.
2081 None of the above, the entity is fully normalised.
2082
20836. A transitive dependency exists when any attribute in an entity is dependent on any other non-UID attribute in that entity. Mark for Review
2084(1) Points
2085 True (*)
2086 False
2087
20887. Examine the following Entity and decide which rule of Normal Form is being violated:
2089ENTITY: CLIENT
2090ATTRIBUTES:
2091 # CLIENT ID
2092 FIRST NAME
2093 LAST NAME
2094 STREET
2095 CITY
2096 ZIP CODE
2097 Mark for Review
2098(1) Points
2099 1st Normal Form.
2100 2nd Normal Form.
2101 3rd Normal Form.
2102 None of the above, the entity is fully normalised. (*)
2103
21048. Examine the following Entity and decide which rule of Normal Form is being violated:
2105ENTITY: CLIENT ORDER
2106ATTRIBUTES:
2107 # CLIENT ID
2108 # ORDER ID
2109 FIRST NAME
2110 LAST NAME
2111 ORDER DATE
2112 CITY
2113 ZIP CODE
2114 Mark for Review
2115(1) Points
2116 1st Normal Form.
2117 2nd Normal Form. (*)
2118 3rd Normal Form.
2119 None of the above, the entity is fully normalised.
2120
21219. Normalizing an Entity to 1st Normal Form is done by removing any attributes that contain muliple values. True or False? Mark for Review
2122(1) Points
2123 True (*)
2124 False
2125
212610. If an entity has a multi-valued attribute, to conform to the rule of 1st Normal Form we: Mark for Review
2127(1) Points
2128 Do nothing, an entity does not have to be in 1st Normal Form
2129 Create an additional entity and relate it to the original entity with a M:M relationship.
2130 Make the attribute optional
2131 Create an additional entity and relate it to the original entity with a 1:M relationship. (*)
2132
213311. An entity can have repeated values and still be in 1st Normal Form. True or False? Mark for Review
2134(1) Points
2135 True
2136 False (*)
2137
213812. When data is only stored in one place in a database, the database conforms to the rules of ___________. Mark for Review
2139(1) Points
2140 Reduction
2141 Multiplication
2142 Normalization (*)
2143 Normality
2144
214513. To resolve a 2nd Normal Form violation, we: Mark for Review
2146(1) Points
2147 Do nothing, an entity does not need to be in 2nd Normal Form.
2148 Delete the attribute that was causing the violation.
2149 Move the attribute that violates 2nd Normal Form to a new ERD.
2150 Move the attribute that violates 2nd Normal Form to a new entity with a relationship to the original entity. (*)
2151
215214. Examine the following entity and decide how to make it conform to the rule of 2nd Normal Form:
2153ENTITY: RECEIPT
2154ATTRIBUTES:
2155 #CUSTOMER ID
2156 #STORE ID
2157 STORE LOCATION
2158 DATE
2159 Mark for Review
2160(1) Points
2161
2162 Move the attribute STORE LOCATION to a new entity, STORE, with a UID of STORE ID, and create a relationship to the original entity. (*)
2163
2164 Do nothing, it is already in 2nd Normal Form.
2165 Delete the attribute STORE ID
2166
2167 Move the attribute STORE LOCATION to a new entity, STORE, with a UID of STORE LOCATION, and create a relationship to the original entity.
2168
216915. Any Non-UID attribute must be dependent upon the entire UID. True or False?
2170Mark for Review
2171(1) Points
2172 True (*)
2173 False
2174
21751. As a database designer, you do not need to worry about where in the datamodel you store a particular attribute; as long as you get it onto the ERD, your job is done. True or False? Mark for Review
2176(1) Points
2177 True
2178 False (*)
2179
21802. Examine the following Entity and decide which rule of Normal Form is being violated:
2181ENTITY: CLIENT
2182ATTRIBUTES:
2183 # CLIENT ID
2184 FIRST NAME
2185 LAST NAME
2186 STREET
2187 CITY
2188 ZIP CODE
2189 Mark for Review
2190(1) Points
2191 1st Normal Form.
2192 2nd Normal Form.
2193 3rd Normal Form.
2194 None of the above, the entity is fully normalised. (*)
2195
21963. When any attribute in an entity is dependent on any other non-UID attribute in that entity, this is known as: Mark for Review
2197(1) Points
2198 Transitive dependency (*)
2199 Functional dependency
2200 Dependency
2201 Non-dependency
2202
22034. A transitive dependency exists when any attribute in an entity is dependent on any other non-UID attribute in that entity. Mark for Review
2204(1) Points
2205 True (*)
2206 False
2207
22085. An entity can only have one Primary UID. True or False? Mark for Review
2209(1) Points
2210 True (*)
2211 False
2212
22136. The candidate UID that is chosen to identify an entity is called the Primary UID; other candidate UIDs are called Secondary UIDs. Mark for Review
2214(1) Points
2215 Yes, this is the way UID's are named. (*)
2216 No, each Entity can only have one UID, the secondary one.
2217 No, it is not possible to have more than one UID for an Entity.
2218 No, after UIDs are first sorted, the first one is called the Primary UID, the second is the Secondary UID, etc.
2219
22207. Where an entity has more than one attribute suitable to be the Primary UID, these are known as _____________ UIDs. Mark for Review
2221(1) Points
2222 Composite
2223 Simple
2224 Secondary
2225 Candidate (*)
2226
22278. Which of the following would be suitable UIDs for the entity EMPLOYEE: (Choose Two) Mark for Review
2228(1) Points
2229 (Choose all correct answers)
2230 Address
2231 Employee ID (*)
2232 Social Security Number (*)
2233 Last Name
2234
22359. Any Non-UID attribute must be dependent upon the entire UID. True or False? Mark for Review
2236(1) Points
2237 True (*)
2238 False
2239
224010. What is the rule of Second Normal Form? Mark for Review
2241(1) Points
2242 No non-UID attributes can be dependent on any part of the UID.
2243 Some non-UID attributes can be dependent on the entire UID.
2244 All non-UID attributes must be dependent upon the entire UID. (*)
2245 None of the above
2246
224711. Examine the following entity and decide how to make it conform to the rule of 2nd Normal Form:
2248ENTITY: RECEIPT
2249ATTRIBUTES:
2250 #CUSTOMER ID
2251 #STORE ID
2252 STORE LOCATION
2253 DATE
2254 Mark for Review
2255(1) Points
2256 Delete the attribute STORE ID
2257
2258 Move the attribute STORE LOCATION to a new entity, STORE, with a UID of STORE LOCATION, and create a relationship to the original entity.
2259
2260 Do nothing, it is already in 2nd Normal Form.
2261
2262 Move the attribute STORE LOCATION to a new entity, STORE, with a UID of STORE ID, and create a relationship to the original entity. (*)
2263
226412. To convert an entity with a multi valued attribute to 1st Normal Form, we create an additional entity and relate it to the original entity with a 1:1 relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
2265(1) Points
2266 True
2267 False (*)
2268
226913. An entity ORDER has the attributes Order ID, Order Date, Product id, Customer ID. This entity is in 1st Normal Form. True or False? Mark for Review
2270(1) Points
2271 True
2272 False (*)
2273
227414. An entity can have repeated values and still be in 1st Normal Form. True or False? Mark for Review
2275(1) Points
2276 True
2277 False (*)
2278
227915. Normalizing an Entity to 1st Normal Form is done by removing any attributes that contain muliple values. True or False? Mark for Review
2280(1) Points
2281 True (*)
2282 False
2283
22841. The candidate UID that is chosen to identify an entity is called the Primary UID; other candidate UIDs are called Secondary UIDs. Mark for Review
2285(1) Points
2286 No, it is not possible to have more than one UID for an Entity.
2287 No, after UIDs are first sorted, the first one is called the Primary UID, the second is the Secondary UID, etc.
2288 No, each Entity can only have one UID, the secondary one.
2289 Yes, this is the way UID's are named. (*)
2290
22912. Where an entity has more than one attribute suitable to be the Primary UID, these are known as _____________ UIDs. Mark for Review
2292(1) Points
2293 Secondary
2294 Composite
2295 Candidate (*)
2296 Simple
2297
22983. If an entity has no attribute suitable to be a Primary UID, we can create an artificial one. True or False? Mark for Review
2299(1) Points
2300 True (*)
2301 False
2302
23034. A candidate UID that is not chosen to be the Primary UID is called: Mark for Review
2304(1) Points
2305 Composite
2306 Secondary (*)
2307 Simple
2308 Artificial
2309
23105. What is the rule of Second Normal Form? Mark for Review
2311(1) Points
2312 No non-UID attributes can be dependent on any part of the UID.
2313 Some non-UID attributes can be dependent on the entire UID.
2314 All non-UID attributes must be dependent upon the entire UID. (*)
2315 None of the above
2316
23176. Examine the following entity and decide which attribute breaks the 2nd Normal Form rule:
2318ENTITY: RECEIPT
2319ATTRIBUTES:
2320 #CUSTOMER ID
2321 #STORE ID
2322 STORE LOCATION
2323 DATE
2324 Mark for Review
2325(1) Points
2326 STORE LOCATION (*)
2327 CUSTOMER ID
2328 DATE
2329 STORE ID
2330
23317. When is an entity in 2nd Normal Form? Mark for Review
2332(1) Points
2333 When all non-UID attributes are dependent upon the entire UID. (*)
2334 When attributes with repeating or multi-values are present.
2335 When no attritibutes are mutually independent and all are fully dependent on the primary key.
2336 None of the Above.
2337
23388. When any attribute in an entity is dependent on any other non-UID attribute in that entity, this is known as: Mark for Review
2339(1) Points
2340 Non-dependency
2341 Functional dependency
2342 Dependency
2343 Transitive dependency (*)
2344
23459. Examine the following Entity and decide which rule of Normal Form is being violated:
2346ENTITY: CLIENT
2347ATTRIBUTES:
2348 # CLIENT ID
2349 FIRST NAME
2350 LAST NAME
2351 ORDER ID
2352 STREET
2353 ZIP CODE
2354 Mark for Review
2355(1) Points
2356 1st Normal Form. (*)
2357 2nd Normal Form.
2358 3rd Normal Form.
2359 None of the above, the entity is fully normalised.
2360
236110. Examine the following Entity and decide which rule of Normal Form is being violated:
2362ENTITY: CLIENT
2363ATTRIBUTES:
2364 # CLIENT ID
2365 FIRST NAME
2366 LAST NAME
2367 STREET
2368 CITY
2369 ZIP CODE
2370 Mark for Review
2371(1) Points
2372 1st Normal Form.
2373 2nd Normal Form.
2374 3rd Normal Form.
2375 None of the above, the entity is fully normalised. (*)
2376
237711. A transitive dependency exists when any attribute in an entity is dependent on any other non-UID attribute in that entity. Mark for Review
2378(1) Points
2379 True (*)
2380 False
2381
238212. Normalizing an Entity to 1st Normal Form is done by removing any attributes that contain muliple values. True or False? Mark for Review
2383(1) Points
2384 True (*)
2385 False
2386
238713. If an entity has a multi-valued attribute, to conform to the rule of 1st Normal Form we: Mark for Review
2388(1) Points
2389 Make the attribute optional
2390 Do nothing, an entity does not have to be in 1st Normal Form
2391 Create an additional entity and relate it to the original entity with a M:M relationship.
2392 Create an additional entity and relate it to the original entity with a 1:M relationship. (*)
2393
239414. When data is only stored in one place in a database, the database conforms to the rules of ___________. Mark for Review
2395(1) Points
2396 Multiplication
2397 Normality
2398 Reduction
2399 Normalization (*)
2400
240115. An entity ORDER has the attributes Order ID, Order Date, Product id, Customer ID. This entity is in 1st Normal Form. True or False? Mark for Review
2402(1) Points
2403 True
2404
2405 False (*)
2406
2407 Section 7 Quiz Database Design Oracle
2408Section 7 Quiz
2409 (Answer all questions in this section)
2410
24111. Which of the following would best be represented by an arc? Mark for Review
2412(1) Points
2413 STUDENT (senior, male)
2414 STUDENT (Grade A student, Average Student)
2415 STUDENT (graduating, female)
2416 STUDENT ( University, Technical College) (*)
2417
24182. Arcs are Mandatory in Data modeling. All ERD's must have at least one Arc. True or False? Mark for Review
2419(1) Points
2420 True
2421 False (*)
2422
24233. To visually represent exclusivity between two or more relationships in an ERD you would most likely use an ________. Mark for Review
2424(1) Points
2425 Arc (*)
2426 Relationship
2427 Attribute
2428 UID
2429
24304. An arc can often be modeled as Supertype and Subtypes. True or False? Mark for Review
2431(1) Points
2432 True (*)
2433 False
2434
24355. Which of the following would best be represented by an arc? Mark for Review
2436(1) Points
2437 TEACHER (Female, Bob)
2438 PARENT (Girl, Bob)
2439 DELIVERY ADDRESS (Home, Office) (*)
2440 STUDENT (Grade A student, Average Student)
2441
24426. All relationships participating in an arc must be mandatory. True or False? Mark for Review
2443(1) Points
2444 True
2445 False (*)
2446
24477. Every business has restrictions on which attribute values and which relationships are allowed. These are known as: Mark for Review
2448(1) Points
2449 Constraints. (*)
2450 Relationships
2451 Entities.
2452 Attributes
2453
24548. Arcs are used to visually represent _________ between two or more relationships in an ERD. Mark for Review
2455(1) Points
2456 Differences
2457 Inheritance
2458 Sameness
2459 Exclusivity (*)
2460
24619. Cascading UIDs are a feature often found in what type of Relationship? Mark for Review
2462(1) Points
2463 Invalid Relationship
2464 Recursive Relationship
2465 General Relationship
2466 Heirarchical Relationship (*)
2467
246810. A relationship between an entity and itself is called a/an: Mark for Review
2469(1) Points
2470 Recursive Relationship (*)
2471 Invalid Relationship
2472 Heirarchical Relationship
2473 General Relationship
2474
247511. A Recursive Relationship is represented on an ERD by a/an: Mark for Review
2476(1) Points
2477 Single Toe
2478 Pig's Ear (*)
2479 Crow's Foot
2480 Dog's Tail
2481
248212. A single relationship can be both Recursive and Hierarchical at the same time. True or False? Mark for Review
2483(1) Points
2484 True
2485 False (*)
2486
248713. Business organizational charts are often modeled as a Hierarchical relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
2488(1) Points
2489 True (*)
2490 False
2491
249214. A recursive relationship must be Mandatory at both ends. True or False? Mark for Review
2493(1) Points
2494 True
2495 False (*)
2496
249715. A Hierarchical relationship is a series of relationships that reflect entities organized into successive levels. True or False? Mark for Review
2498(1) Points
2499 True (*)
2500 False
2501
25021. A particular problem may be solved using either a Recursive Relationship or a Hierarchical Relationship, though not at the same time. True or False? Mark for Review
2503(1) Points
2504 True (*)
2505 False
2506
25072. A single relationship can be both Recursive and Hierarchical at the same time. True or False? Mark for Review
2508(1) Points
2509 True
2510 False (*)
2511
25123. A Recursive Relationship is represented on an ERD by a/an: Mark for Review
2513(1) Points
2514 Single Toe
2515 Dog's Tail
2516 Pig's Ear (*)
2517 Crow's Foot
2518
25194. Business organizational charts are often modeled as a Hierarchical relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
2520(1) Points
2521 True (*)
2522 False
2523
25245. A relationship between an entity and itself is called a/an: Mark for Review
2525(1) Points
2526 General Relationship
2527 Recursive Relationship (*)
2528 Heirarchical Relationship
2529 Invalid Relationship
2530
25316. A Hierarchical relationship is a series of relationships that reflect entities organized into successive levels. True or False? Mark for Review
2532(1) Points
2533 True (*)
2534 False
2535
25367. Cascading UIDs are a feature often found in what type of Relationship? Mark for Review
2537(1) Points
2538 Recursive Relationship
2539 General Relationship
2540 Invalid Relationship
2541 Heirarchical Relationship (*)
2542
25438. Which of the following would best be represented by an arc? Mark for Review
2544(1) Points
2545 STUDENT (senior, male)
2546 STUDENT ( University, Technical College) (*)
2547 STUDENT (Grade A student, Average Student)
2548 STUDENT (graduating, female)
2549
25509. To visually represent exclusivity between two or more relationships in an ERD you would most likely use an ________. Mark for Review
2551(1) Points
2552 Relationship
2553 Arc (*)
2554 UID
2555 Attribute
2556
255710. All relationships participating in an arc must be mandatory. True or False? Mark for Review
2558(1) Points
2559 True
2560 False (*)
2561
256211. An arc can often be modeled as Supertype and Subtypes. True or False? Mark for Review
2563(1) Points
2564 True (*)
2565 False
2566
256712. Arcs are used to visually represent _________ between two or more relationships in an ERD. Mark for Review
2568(1) Points
2569 Sameness
2570 Differences
2571 Exclusivity (*)
2572 Inheritance
2573
257413. Which of the following can be added to a relationship? Mark for Review
2575(1) Points
2576 An optional attribute can be created
2577 A composite attribute
2578 An attribute
2579 An arc can be assigned (*)
2580
258114. Which of the following would best be represented by an arc? Mark for Review
2582(1) Points
2583 TEACHER (Female, Bob)
2584 STUDENT (Grade A student, Average Student)
2585 DELIVERY ADDRESS (Home, Office) (*)
2586 PARENT (Girl, Bob)
2587
258815. Arcs are Mandatory in Data modeling. All ERD's must have at least one Arc. True or False? Mark for Review
2589(1) Points
2590 True
2591 False (*)
2592
25931. A relationship between an entity and itself is called a/an: Mark for Review
2594(1) Points
2595 Invalid Relationship
2596 Recursive Relationship (*)
2597 General Relationship
2598 Heirarchical Relationship
2599
26002. A recursive relationship must be Mandatory at both ends. True or False? Mark for Review
2601(1) Points
2602 True
2603 False (*)
2604
26053. A Hierarchical relationship is a series of relationships that reflect entities organized into successive levels. True or False? Mark for Review
2606(1) Points
2607 True (*)
2608 False
2609
26104. A single relationship can be both Recursive and Hierarchical at the same time. True or False? Mark for Review
2611(1) Points
2612 True
2613 False (*)
2614
26155. A particular problem may be solved using either a Recursive Relationship or a Hierarchical Relationship, though not at the same time. True or False? Mark for Review
2616(1) Points
2617 True (*)
2618 False
2619
26206. Business organizational charts are often modeled as a Hierarchical relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
2621(1) Points
2622 True (*)
2623 False
2624
26257. A Recursive Relationship is represented on an ERD by a/an: Mark for Review
2626(1) Points
2627 Single Toe
2628 Pig's Ear (*)
2629 Crow's Foot
2630 Dog's Tail
2631
26328. Which of the following can be added to a relationship? Mark for Review
2633(1) Points
2634 An arc can be assigned (*)
2635 An optional attribute can be created
2636 An attribute
2637 A composite attribute
2638
26399. Every business has restrictions on which attribute values and which relationships are allowed. These are known as: Mark for Review
2640(1) Points
2641 Attributes
2642 Constraints. (*)
2643 Entities.
2644 Relationships
2645
264610. Which of the following would best be represented by an arc? Mark for Review
2647(1) Points
2648 TEACHER (Female, Bob)
2649 DELIVERY ADDRESS (Home, Office) (*)
2650 PARENT (Girl, Bob)
2651 STUDENT (Grade A student, Average Student)
2652
265311. An arc can often be modeled as Supertype and Subtypes. True or False? Mark for Review
2654(1) Points
2655 True (*)
2656 False
2657
265812. Arcs are Mandatory in Data modeling. All ERD's must have at least one Arc. True or False? Mark for Review
2659(1) Points
2660 True
2661 False (*)
2662
266313. To visually represent exclusivity between two or more relationships in an ERD you would most likely use an ________. Mark for Review
2664(1) Points
2665 Attribute
2666 Relationship
2667 UID
2668 Arc (*)
2669
267014. Arcs model an Exclusive OR constraint. True or False? Mark for Review
2671(1) Points
2672 True (*)
2673 False
2674
267515. Arcs are used to visually represent _________ between two or more relationships in an ERD. Mark for Review
2676(1) Points
2677 Differences
2678 Sameness
2679 Exclusivity (*)
2680 Inheritance
2681
26821. All relationships participating in an arc must be mandatory. True or False? Mark for Review
2683(1) Points
2684 True
2685 False (*)
2686
26872. Arcs model an Exclusive OR constraint. True or False? Mark for Review
2688(1) Points
2689 True (*)
2690 False
2691
26923. An arc can often be modeled as Supertype and Subtypes. True or False? Mark for Review
2693(1) Points
2694 True (*)
2695 False
2696
26974. Which of the following would best be represented by an arc? Mark for Review
2698(1) Points
2699 STUDENT (Grade A student, Average Student)
2700 TEACHER (Female, Bob)
2701 DELIVERY ADDRESS (Home, Office) (*)
2702 PARENT (Girl, Bob)
2703
27045. To visually represent exclusivity between two or more relationships in an ERD you would most likely use an ________. Mark for Review
2705(1) Points
2706 UID
2707 Arc (*)
2708 Attribute
2709 Relationship
2710
27116. Which of the following would best be represented by an arc? Mark for Review
2712(1) Points
2713 STUDENT (graduating, female)
2714 STUDENT ( University, Technical College) (*)
2715 STUDENT (Grade A student, Average Student)
2716 STUDENT (senior, male)
2717
27187. Arcs are used to visually represent _________ between two or more relationships in an ERD. Mark for Review
2719(1) Points
2720 Exclusivity (*)
2721 Differences
2722 Inheritance
2723 Sameness
2724
27258. Every business has restrictions on which attribute values and which relationships are allowed. These are known as: Mark for Review
2726(1) Points
2727 Entities.
2728 Relationships
2729 Constraints. (*)
2730 Attributes
2731
27329. A single relationship can be both Recursive and Hierarchical at the same time. True or False? Mark for Review
2733(1) Points
2734 True
2735 False (*)
2736
273710. A recursive relationship must be Mandatory at both ends. True or False? Mark for Review
2738(1) Points
2739 True
2740 False (*)
2741
274211. Cascading UIDs are a feature often found in what type of Relationship? Mark for Review
2743(1) Points
2744 Recursive Relationship
2745 General Relationship
2746 Heirarchical Relationship (*)
2747 Invalid Relationship
2748
274912. A Hierarchical relationship is a series of relationships that reflect entities organized into successive levels. True or False? Mark for Review
2750(1) Points
2751 True (*)
2752 False
2753
275413. A Recursive Relationship is represented on an ERD by a/an: Mark for Review
2755(1) Points
2756 Crow's Foot
2757 Single Toe
2758 Pig's Ear (*)
2759 Dog's Tail
2760
276114. A particular problem may be solved using either a Recursive Relationship or a Hierarchical Relationship, though not at the same time. True or False? Mark for Review
2762(1) Points
2763 True (*)
2764 False
2765
276615. Business organizational charts are often modeled as a Hierarchical relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
2767(1) Points
2768 True (*)
2769
2770 False
2771
2772 Section 8 Quiz Database Design Oracle
2773Section 8 Quiz
2774 (Answer all questions in this section)
2775
27761. Which of the following scenarios should be modeled so that historical data is kept? (Choose two) Mark for Review
2777(1) Points
2778 (Choose all correct answers)
2779 BABY and AGE
2780 CUSTOMER and ORDERS (*)
2781 TEACHER and AGE
2782 CUSTOMER and PAYMENTS (*)
2783
27842. When modeling historical data the unique identifier is always made up of a barred relationship from the original two entities. True or False? Mark for Review
2785(1) Points
2786 True
2787 False (*)
2788
27893. Which of the following scenarios should be modeled so that historical data is kept? (Choose two) Mark for Review
2790(1) Points
2791 (Choose all correct answers)
2792 LIBRARY and BOOK (*)
2793 STUDENT and GRADE (*)
2794 STUDENT and AGE
2795 LIBRARY and NUMBER OF BOOKS
2796
27974. Which of the following statements are true for ERD's to enhance their readability. (Choose Two) Mark for Review
2798(1) Points
2799 (Choose all correct answers)
2800
2801 You must ensure that you have every single entity--even if hundreds of them exist--on one single, big diagram.
2802
2803 The crows feet (many ends) can point whichever way is the easiest to draw.
2804
2805 Avoid crossing one relationship line with another. (*)
2806
2807 It is OK to break down a large ERD into subsets of the overall picture. By doing so, you end up with more than one ERD that, taken together, documents the entire system. (*)
2808
28095. No formal rules exist for drawing ERD's. The most important thing is to make sure that all entities, attributes, and relationships are documented on the diagram, and the diagram is clear and readable. True or False? Mark for Review
2810(1) Points
2811 True (*)
2812 False
2813
28146. You must make sure all entities of a proposed system can fit onto one diagram. It is not allowed to break up a data model into more than one diagram. True or False? Mark for Review
2815(1) Points
2816 True
2817 False (*)
2818
28197. Formal rules exist for drawing ERD's. You must always follow them, even if it results in an ERD that is difficult to read. True or False? Mark for Review
2820(1) Points
2821 True
2822 False (*)
2823
28248. All systems must include functionality to provide logging or journaling in conceptual data models. True or False? Mark for Review
2825(1) Points
2826 True
2827 False (*)
2828
28299. Which of the following is a logical constraint that could result from considering how time impacts an example of data storage? Mark for Review
2830(1) Points
2831 End Date must be before the Start Date.
2832 EMPLOYEE periods can overlap causing the database to crash.
2833 Dates must be stored with Time.
2834
2835 An ASSIGNMENT may only refer to an EMPLOYEE with a valid employee record at the Start Date of the ASSIGNMENT. (*)
2836
283710. What is the function of logging or journaling in conceptual data models? Mark for Review
2838(1) Points
2839 Represents entities as time in the data model.
2840 Creates a fixed time for all events in a data model.
2841 Gives a timestamp to all entities.
2842 Allows you to track the history of attribute values, relationships, and/or entire entities (*)
2843
284411. How do you know when to use the different types of time in your design? Mark for Review
2845(1) Points
2846 It depends on the functional needs of the system . (*)
2847 Always model time; you can take it out later if it is not needed.
2848 You would first determine the existence of the concept of time and map it against the Greenwich Mean Time.
2849 The rules are fixed and should be followed.
2850
285112. Which of the following would be a logical constraint when modeling time for a country entity? Mark for Review
2852(1) Points
2853 If you are doing a system for France or Germany, you would need security clearance.
2854 Daily traffic patterns must be monitored to determine which countries are overcrowded.
2855 Countries may change their names and/or borders over a period of time. (*)
2856 People have births and deaths in their countries that must be tracked by the system.
2857
285813. In a payroll system, it is desirable to have an entity called DAY with a holiday attribute when you want to track special holiday dates. True or False? Mark for Review
2859(1) Points
2860 True (*)
2861 False
2862
286314. Modeling historical data is optional. True or False? Mark for Review
2864(1) Points
2865 True (*)
2866 False
2867
286815. When a relationship may or may not be transferable, depending on time, this is know as a/an: Mark for Review
2869(1) Points
2870 Transferable Relationship
2871 Non-transferable Relationship.
2872 Conditional Non-transferable Relationship. (*)
2873 Arc.
2874
28751. You must make sure all entities of a proposed system can fit onto one diagram. It is not allowed to break up a data model into more than one diagram. True or False? Mark for Review
2876(1) Points
2877 True
2878 False (*)
2879
28802. Which of the following statements are true for ERD's to enhance their readability. (Choose Two) Mark for Review
2881(1) Points
2882 (Choose all correct answers)
2883 You must ensure that you have every single entity--even if hundreds of them exist--on one single, big diagram.
2884
2885 It is OK to break down a large ERD into subsets of the overall picture. By doing so, you end up with more than one ERD that, taken together, documents the entire system. (*)
2886
2887 The crows feet (many ends) can point whichever way is the easiest to draw.
2888
2889 Avoid crossing one relationship line with another. (*)
2890
28913. In an ERD, it is a good idea to group your entities according to the expected volumes. By grouping high volume entities together, the diagrams could become easier to read. True or False? Mark for Review
2892(1) Points
2893 True (*)
2894 False
2895
28964. There is no point in trying to group your entities together on your diagram according to volume, and making a diagram look nice is a waste of time. True or False? Mark for Review
2897(1) Points
2898 True
2899 False (*)
2900
29015. Which of the following scenarios should be modeled so that historical data is kept? (Choose two) Mark for Review
2902(1) Points
2903 (Choose all correct answers)
2904 CUSTOMER and ORDERS (*)
2905 CUSTOMER and PAYMENTS (*)
2906 TEACHER and AGE
2907 BABY and AGE
2908
29096. Which of the following scenarios should be modeled so that historical data is kept? (Choose two) Mark for Review
2910(1) Points
2911 (Choose all correct answers)
2912 LIBRARY and NUMBER OF BOOKS
2913 STUDENT and GRADE (*)
2914 LIBRARY and BOOK (*)
2915 STUDENT and AGE
2916
29177. Modeling historical data can produce a unique identifier that includes a date. True or False? Mark for Review
2918(1) Points
2919 True (*)
2920 False
2921
29228. In a payroll system, it is desirable to have an entity called DAY with a holiday attribute when you want to track special holiday dates. True or False? Mark for Review
2923(1) Points
2924 True (*)
2925 False
2926
29279. Which of the following would be a logical constraint when modeling time for a City entity? Mark for Review
2928(1) Points
2929 If you are doing a system for any French City, you would need security clearance.
2930 People are born in the city and people die in the city.
2931
2932 Daily traffic patterns must be monitored to determine how many law enforcement officers are needed.
2933
2934 Cites may change their names and/or country association if the borders of a country change. (*)
2935
293610. When you add the concept of time to your data model, your model becomes more complex. True or False? Mark for Review
2937(1) Points
2938 True (*)
2939 False
2940
294111. If you have an entity with a DATE attribute, in addition to other attributes that track date characteristics, you should create a DAY entity. True or False? Mark for Review
2942(1) Points
2943 True (*)
2944 False
2945
294612. There are no circumstances where you would create a DAY entity. True or False? Mark for Review
2947(1) Points
2948 True
2949 False (*)
2950
295113. You are doing a data model for a computer sales company where the price of postage depends upon the day of the week that goods are shipped. So shipping is more expensive if the customer wants a delivery to take place on a Saturday or Sunday. What would be the best way to model this? Mark for Review
2952(1) Points
2953
2954 Email current prices to all employees whenever a price changes.
2955
2956 Update the prices in the system, print out the current prices when they change, and pin them on the company noticeboard.
2957
2958 Allow them to enter whatever delivery charge they want.
2959
2960 Use a Delivery Day entity, which holds prices against week days, and ensure the we also have an attribute for the Requested Delivery Day in the Order Entity. (*)
2961
296214. Why would you want to model a time component when designing a system that lets people buy bars of gold? Mark for Review
2963(1) Points
2964 The Government of your country might want to be notified of this transaction.
2965 You would not want to model this; it is not important.
2966
2967 The price of gold fluctuates and, to determine the current price, you need to know the time of purchase. (*)
2968
2969 Sales people must determine where the gold is coming from.
2970
297115. All systems must include functionality to provide logging or journaling in conceptual data models. True or False? Mark for Review
2972(1) Points
2973 True
2974 False (*)
2975
29761. Which of the following scenarios should be modeled so that historical data is kept? (Choose two) Mark for Review
2977(1) Points
2978 (Choose all correct answers)
2979 LIBRARY and BOOK (*)
2980 STUDENT and AGE
2981 LIBRARY and NUMBER OF BOOKS
2982 STUDENT and GRADE (*)
2983
29842. When modeling historical data the unique identifier is always made up of a barred relationship from the original two entities. True or False? Mark for Review
2985(1) Points
2986 True
2987 False (*)
2988
29893. Which of the following scenarios should be modeled so that historical data is kept? (Choose two) Mark for Review
2990(1) Points
2991 (Choose all correct answers)
2992 CUSTOMER and PAYMENTS (*)
2993 CUSTOMER and ORDERS (*)
2994 BABY and AGE
2995 TEACHER and AGE
2996
29974. When a relationship may or may not be transferable, depending on time, this is know as a/an: Mark for Review
2998(1) Points
2999 Transferable Relationship
3000 Non-transferable Relationship.
3001 Conditional Non-transferable Relationship. (*)
3002 Arc.
3003
30045. All systems must have an entity called WEEK with a holiday attribute, so you know when to give your employees a holiday. True or False? Mark for Review
3005(1) Points
3006 True
3007 False (*)
3008
30096. In a payroll system, it is desirable to have an entity called DAY with a holiday attribute when you want to track special holiday dates. True or False? Mark for Review
3010(1) Points
3011 True (*)
3012 False
3013
30147. When you add the concept of time to your data model, your model becomes more complex. True or False? Mark for Review
3015(1) Points
3016 True (*)
3017 False
3018
30198. If you have an entity that a DATE attribute, and other attributes that track characteristics of the date, you should create a DAY entity. True or False? Mark for Review
3020(1) Points
3021 True (*)
3022 False
3023
30249. In an ERD, it is a good idea to group your entities according to the expected volumes. By grouping high volume entities together, the diagrams could become easier to read. True or False? Mark for Review
3025(1) Points
3026 True (*)
3027 False
3028
302910. There is no point in trying to group your entities together on your diagram according to volume, and making a diagram look nice is a waste of time. True or False? Mark for Review
3030(1) Points
3031 True
3032 False (*)
3033
303411. No formal rules exist for drawing ERD's. The most important thing is to make sure that all entities, attributes, and relationships are documented on the diagram, and the diagram is clear and readable. True or False? Mark for Review
3035(1) Points
3036 True (*)
3037 False
3038
303912. In an ERD, High Volume Entities usually have very few relationships to other entities. True or False? Mark for Review
3040(1) Points
3041 True
3042 False (*)
3043
304413. You are doing a data model for a computer sales company where the price of postage depends upon the day of the week that goods are shipped. So shipping is more expensive if the customer wants a delivery to take place on a Saturday or Sunday. What would be the best way to model this? Mark for Review
3045(1) Points
3046 Email current prices to all employees whenever a price changes.
3047
3048 Update the prices in the system, print out the current prices when they change, and pin them on the company noticeboard.
3049
3050 Use a Delivery Day entity, which holds prices against week days, and ensure the we also have an attribute for the Requested Delivery Day in the Order Entity. (*)
3051
3052 Allow them to enter whatever delivery charge they want.
3053
305414. Which of the following is a logical constraint that could result from considering how time impacts an example of data storage? Mark for Review
3055(1) Points
3056 EMPLOYEE periods can overlap causing the database to crash.
3057 Dates must be stored with Time.
3058 End Date must be before the Start Date.
3059
3060 An ASSIGNMENT may only refer to an EMPLOYEE with a valid employee record at the Start Date of the ASSIGNMENT. (*)
3061
306215. Why would you want to model a time component when designing a system that lets people buy bars of gold? Mark for Review
3063(1) Points
3064 You would not want to model this; it is not important.
3065 The Government of your country might want to be notified of this transaction.
3066
3067 The price of gold fluctuates and, to determine the current price, you need to know the time of purchase. (*)
3068
3069 Sales people must determine where the gold is coming from.
3070
30711. You are doing a data model for a computer sales company where the price fluctuates on a regular basis. If you want to allow the company to modify the price and keep track of the changes, what is the best way to model this? Mark for Review
3072(1) Points
3073
3074 A. Create a product entity and a related price entity with start and end dates, and then let the users enter the new price whenever required.
3075 B. Create a new item and a new price every day.
3076 C. Use a price entity with a start and end date
3077 D. Allow them to delete the item and enter a new one.
3078 E. Both A and C (*)
3079
30802. Which of the following is a logical constraint that could result from considering how time impacts an example of data storage? Mark for Review
3081(1) Points
3082
3083 An ASSIGNMENT may only refer to an EMPLOYEE with a valid employee record at the Start Date of the ASSIGNMENT. (*)
3084
3085 Dates must be stored with Time.
3086 End Date must be before the Start Date.
3087 EMPLOYEE periods can overlap causing the database to crash.
3088
30893. You are doing a data model for a computer sales company where the price of postage depends upon the day of the week that goods are shipped. So shipping is more expensive if the customer wants a delivery to take place on a Saturday or Sunday. What would be the best way to model this? Mark for Review
3090(1) Points
3091
3092 Update the prices in the system, print out the current prices when they change, and pin them on the company noticeboard.
3093
3094 Use a Delivery Day entity, which holds prices against week days, and ensure the we also have an attribute for the Requested Delivery Day in the Order Entity. (*)
3095
3096 Email current prices to all employees whenever a price changes.
3097 Allow them to enter whatever delivery charge they want.
3098
30994. Historical data must never be kept. True or False? Mark for Review
3100(1) Points
3101 True
3102 False (*)
3103
31045. Modeling historical data can produce a unique identifier that includes a date. True or False? Mark for Review
3105(1) Points
3106 True (*)
3107 False
3108
31096. Which of the following scenarios should be modeled so that historical data is kept? (Choose two) Mark for Review
3110(1) Points
3111 (Choose all correct answers)
3112 BABY and AGE
3113 TEACHER and AGE
3114 CUSTOMER and ORDERS (*)
3115 CUSTOMER and PAYMENTS (*)
3116
31177. In an ERD, High Volume Entities usually have very few relationships to other entities. True or False? Mark for Review
3118(1) Points
3119 True
3120 False (*)
3121
31228. No formal rules exist for drawing ERD's. The most important thing is to make sure that all entities, attributes, and relationships are documented on the diagram, and the diagram is clear and readable. True or False? Mark for Review
3123(1) Points
3124 True (*)
3125 False
3126
31279. Formal rules exist for drawing ERD's. You must always follow them, even if it results in an ERD that is difficult to read. True or False? Mark for Review
3128(1) Points
3129 True
3130 False (*)
3131
313210. Which of the following statements are true to enhance the readability of ERDs? (Choose Two) Mark for Review
3133(1) Points
3134 (Choose all correct answers)
3135 Crossing relationship lines help the readability of the diagram.
3136
3137 Crows feet (the many-ends of relationships) should consistently point the same direction where possible, either South & East or North & West (*)
3138
3139 Relationship lines should not cross. (*)
3140
3141 It does not matter which way the crows feet (many ends of a relationship) point.
3142
314311. Modeling historical data is optional. True or False? Mark for Review
3144(1) Points
3145 True (*)
3146 False
3147
314812. When a relationship may or may not be transferable, depending on time, this is know as a/an: Mark for Review
3149(1) Points
3150 Conditional Non-transferable Relationship. (*)
3151 Arc.
3152 Transferable Relationship
3153 Non-transferable Relationship.
3154
315513. When you add the concept of time to your data model, your model becomes more complex. True or False? Mark for Review
3156(1) Points
3157 True (*)
3158 False
3159
316014. All systems must have an entity called WEEK with a holiday attribute so that you know when to give employees a holiday. True or False? Mark for Review
3161(1) Points
3162 True
3163 False (*)
3164
316515. How do you know when to use the different types of time in your design? Mark for Review
3166(1) Points
3167
3168 You would first determine the existence of the concept of time and map it against the Greenwich Mean Time.
3169
3170 The rules are fixed and should be followed.
3171 Always model time; you can take it out later if it is not needed.
3172 It depends on the functional needs of the system . (*)
3173
31741. Which of the following scenarios should be modeled so that historical data is kept? (Choose two) Mark for Review
3175(1) Points
3176 (Choose all correct answers)
3177 STUDENT and GRADE (*)
3178 STUDENT and AGE
3179 LIBRARY and BOOK (*)
3180 LIBRARY and NUMBER OF BOOKS
3181
31822. When modeling historical data the unique identifier is always made up of a barred relationship from the original two entities. True or False? Mark for Review
3183(1) Points
3184 True
3185 False (*)
3186
31873. Modeling historical data can produce a unique identifier that includes a date. True or False? Mark for Review
3188(1) Points
3189 True (*)
3190 False
3191
31924. All systems must include functionality to provide logging or journaling in conceptual data models. True or False? Mark for Review
3193(1) Points
3194 True
3195 False (*)
3196
31975. You are doing a data model for a computer sales company where the price fluctuates on a regular basis. If you want to allow the company to modify the price and keep track of the changes, what is the best way to model this? Mark for Review
3198(1) Points
3199
3200 A. Create a product entity and a related price entity with start and end dates, and then let the users enter the new price whenever required.
3201 B. Create a new item and a new price every day.
3202 C. Use a price entity with a start and end date
3203 D. Allow them to delete the item and enter a new one.
3204 E. Both A and C (*)
3205
32066. Which of the following is a logical constraint that could result from considering how time impacts an example of data storage? Mark for Review
3207(1) Points
3208 End Date must be before the Start Date.
3209 EMPLOYEE periods can overlap causing the database to crash.
3210 An ASSIGNMENT may only refer to an EMPLOYEE with a valid employee record at the Start Date of the ASSIGNMENT. (*)
3211 Dates must be stored with Time.
3212
32137. Formal rules exist for drawing ERD's. You must always follow them, even if it results in an ERD that is difficult to read. True or False? Mark for Review
3214(1) Points
3215 True
3216 False (*)
3217
32188. In an ERD, High Volume Entities usually have very few relationships to other entities. True or False? Mark for Review
3219(1) Points
3220 True
3221 False (*)
3222
32239. In an ERD, it is a good idea to group your entities according to the expected volumes. By grouping high volume entities together, the diagrams could become easier to read. True or False? Mark for Review
3224(1) Points
3225 True (*)
3226 False
3227
322810. No formal rules exist for drawing ERD's. The most important thing is to make sure that all entities, attributes, and relationships are documented on the diagram, and the diagram is clear and readable. True or False? Mark for Review
3229(1) Points
3230 True (*)
3231 False
3232
323311. How do you know when to use the different types of time in your design? Mark for Review
3234(1) Points
3235
3236 You would first determine the existence of the concept of time and map it against the Greenwich Mean Time.
3237 Always model time; you can take it out later if it is not needed.
3238 The rules are fixed and should be followed.
3239 It depends on the functional needs of the system . (*)
3240
324112. All systems must have an entity called WEEK with a holiday attribute so that you know when to give employees a holiday. True or False? Mark for Review
3242(1) Points
3243 True
3244 False (*)
3245
324613. When a relationship may or may not be transferable, depending on time, this is know as a/an: Mark for Review
3247(1) Points
3248 Conditional Non-transferable Relationship. (*)
3249 Transferable Relationship
3250 Non-transferable Relationship.
3251 Arc.
3252
325314. Which of the following would be a logical constraint when modeling time for a country entity? Mark for Review
3254(1) Points
3255 Daily traffic patterns must be monitored to determine which countries are overcrowded.
3256 Countries may change their names and/or borders over a period of time. (*)
3257 People have births and deaths in their countries that must be tracked by the system.
3258 If you are doing a system for France or Germany, you would need security clearance.
3259
326015. Which of the following would be a logical constraint when modeling time for a City entity? Mark for Review
3261(1) Points
3262
3263 Cites may change their names and/or country association if the borders of a country change. (*)
3264
3265 Daily traffic patterns must be monitored to determine how many law enforcement officers are needed.
3266
3267 People are born in the city and people die in the city.
3268
3269
3270 If you are doing a system for any French City, you would need security clearance.
3271 Section 9 Quiz Database Design Oracle
3272Section 9 Quiz
3273 (Answer all questions in this section)
32741. When translating an arc relationship to a physical design, you must turn the arc relationships into foreign keys. What additional step must you take with the created foreign keys to ensure the exclusivity principle of arc relationships? (Assume that you are implementing an Exclusive Design) (Choose Two) Mark for Review
3275(1) Points
3276 (Choose all correct answers)
3277 Make all relationships mandatory
3278 Make all relationships optional (*)
3279
3280 Create an additional check constraint to verify that one foreign key is populated and the others are not (*)
3281
3282 All the above
3283
3284
32852. Which of the following is a valid reason for considering a Subtype Implementation? Mark for Review
3286(1) Points
3287 The common access paths for the supertypes are different.
3288 The resulting table will reside in a single database and be used by just ONE user.
3289
3290 Business functionality, business rules, access paths, and frequency of access are all very different between the subtypes. (*)
3291
3292 Most of the relationships are at the supertype level.
3293
32943. When mapping supertypes, relationships at the supertype level transform as usual. Relationships at subtype level are implemented as foreign keys, but the foreign key columns all become mandatory. True or False? Mark for Review
3295(1) Points
3296 True
3297 False (*)
3298
32994. In an Oracle database, why would 1_TABLE not work as a table name? Mark for Review
3300(1) Points
3301 The database does not understand all capital letters.
3302 TABLE is a reserved word.
3303 There is no problem here. You can create a table called 1_TABLE.
3304 Object names must not start with a number. They must begin with a letter. (*)
3305
33065. In an Oracle database, why would the following table name not be allowed 'EMPLOYEE JOBS'? Mark for Review
3307(1) Points
3308 The database does not understand all capital letters
3309 JOBS is a reserved word
3310 EMPLOYEE is a reserved word
3311 You cannot have spaces between words in a table name (*)
3312
33136. Why would this table name NOT work in an Oracle database? this_year_end+next_year Mark for Review
3314(1) Points
3315 Table names must begin with an alphabetic character.
3316 It is too long.
3317 The Plus sign + is not allowed in object names. (*)
3318 None of the above.
3319
33207. In a physical data model, an attribute becomes a _____________. Mark for Review
3321(1) Points
3322 Constraint
3323 Table
3324 Foreign Key
3325 Column (*)
3326
33278. To resolve a many to many relationship in a physical model you create a(n) ___________________? Mark for Review
3328(1) Points
3329 Unique key constraints
3330 Intersection entity
3331 Intersection table (*)
3332 Two tables with Foreign key constraints between them
3333
33349. When an Arc is transformed to the physical model every relationship in the Arc becomes a mandatory Foreign Key. True or False? Mark for Review
3335(1) Points
3336 True
3337 False (*)
3338
333910. The Oracle Database can implement a many to many relationship. You simply create two foreign keys between the two tables. True or False? Mark for Review
3340(1) Points
3341 True
3342 False (*)
3343
334411. A barrred Relationship will result in a Foreign Key column that also is part of: Mark for Review
3345(1) Points
3346 The Primary Key (*)
3347 The Column Name
3348 The Check Constraint
3349 The Table Name
3350
335112. Column integrity refers to Mark for Review
3352(1) Points
3353 Columns always containing positive numbers
3354 Columns always containing values consistent with the defined data format (*)
3355 Columns always containing text data less than 255 characters
3356 Columns always having values
3357
335813. The explanation below is an example of which constraint type?
3359A column must contain only values consistent with the defined data format of the column Mark for Review
3360(1) Points
3361 Column integrity (*)
3362 User-defined integrity
3363 Referential integrity
3364 Entity integrity
3365
336614. Identify all of the incorrect statements that complete this sentence: A primary key is...(Choose three) Mark for Review
3367(1) Points
3368 (Choose all correct answers)
3369 Only one column that must be null. (*)
3370 A single column that uniquely identifies each column in a table. (*)
3371 One or more columns in a table that uniquely identifies each row in that table.
3372 A set of columns in one table that uniquely identifies each row in another table. (*)
3373
337415. Identify all of the correct statements that complete this sentence: A primary key is: (Choose Three) Mark for Review
3375(1) Points
3376 (Choose all correct answers)
3377 Only one column that cannot be null
3378
3379 A set of columns and keys in a single table that uniquely identifies each row in a single table (*)
3380
3381 A single column that uniquely identifies each row in a table (*)
3382 A set of columns that uniquely identifies each row in a table (*)
3383
33841. The explanation below is an example of which constraint type?
3385A column must contain only values consistent with the defined data format of the column Mark for Review
3386(1) Points
3387 User-defined integrity
3388 Column integrity (*)
3389 Referential integrity
3390 Entity integrity
3391
33922. Identify all of the correct statements that complete this sentence: A primary key is: (Choose Three) Mark for Review
3393(1) Points
3394 (Choose all correct answers)
3395
3396 A set of columns and keys in a single table that uniquely identifies each row in a single table (*)
3397 Only one column that cannot be null
3398 A single column that uniquely identifies each row in a table (*)
3399 A set of columns that uniquely identifies each row in a table (*)
3400
34013. Identify all of the incorrect statements that complete this sentence: A primary key is...(Choose three) Mark for Review
3402(1) Points
3403 (Choose all correct answers)
3404 A single column that uniquely identifies each column in a table. (*)
3405 One or more columns in a table that uniquely identifies each row in that table.
3406 Only one column that must be null. (*)
3407 A set of columns in one table that uniquely identifies each row in another table. (*)
3408
34094. Foreign keys cannot be null when Mark for Review
3410(1) Points
3411 It refers to another table
3412 It is part of a primary key (*)
3413 It contains three or more columns
3414 It refers to the same table
3415
34165. When mapping supertypes, relationships at the supertype level transform as usual. Relationships at subtype level are implemented as foreign keys, but the foreign key columns all become mandatory. True or False? Mark for Review
3417(1) Points
3418 True
3419 False (*)
3420
34216. When mapping supertypes, relationships at the supertype level transform as usual. Relationships at the subtype level are implemented as foreign keys, but the foreign key columns all become optional. True or False? Mark for Review
3422(1) Points
3423 True (*)
3424 False
3425
34267. The "Arc Implementation" is a synonym for what type of implementation? Mark for Review
3427(1) Points
3428 Supertype and Subtype Implementation (*)
3429 Cascade Implementation
3430 Supertype Implementation
3431 Subtype Implementation
3432
34338. The Physical model is created by transforming which of the following models? Mark for Review
3434(1) Points
3435 Constraint
3436 Table
3437 Physical
3438 Conceptual (*)
3439
34409. Why would this table name NOT work in an Oracle database? this_year_end+next_year Mark for Review
3441(1) Points
3442 Table names must begin with an alphabetic character.
3443 It is too long.
3444 The Plus sign + is not allowed in object names. (*)
3445 None of the above.
3446
344710. In an Oracle database, why would 1_TABLE not work as a table name? Mark for Review
3448(1) Points
3449 There is no problem here. You can create a table called 1_TABLE.
3450 The database does not understand all capital letters.
3451 TABLE is a reserved word.
3452 Object names must not start with a number. They must begin with a letter. (*)
3453
345411. Attributes become columns in a database table. True or False? Mark for Review
3455(1) Points
3456 True (*)
3457 False
3458
345912. Relationships on an ERD can only be transformed into UIDs in the physical model? True or False? Mark for Review
3460(1) Points
3461 True
3462 False (*)
3463
346413. An Arc is transformed to the physical model by adding a foeign Key for every relationship in the Arc. True or False? Mark for Review
3465(1) Points
3466 True (*)
3467 False
3468
346914. One-to-One relationships are transformed into Check Constraints in the tables created at either end of that relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
3470(1) Points
3471 True
3472 False (*)
3473
347415. One-to-One relationships are transformed into Foreign Keys in the tables created at either end of that relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
3475(1) Points
3476 True
3477 False (*)
3478
34791. When mapping supertypes, relationships at the supertype level transform as usual. Relationships at subtype level are implemented as foreign keys, but the foreign key columns all become mandatory. True or False? Mark for Review
3480(1) Points
3481 True
3482 False (*)
3483
34842. Which of the following is a valid reason for considering a Subtype Implementation? Mark for Review
3485(1) Points
3486 The common access paths for the supertypes are different.
3487
3488 Business functionality, business rules, access paths, and frequency of access are all very different between the subtypes. (*)
3489
3490 Most of the relationships are at the supertype level.
3491 The resulting table will reside in a single database and be used by just ONE user.
3492
34933. The "Arc Implementation" is a synonym for what type of implementation? Mark for Review
3494(1) Points
3495 Supertype and Subtype Implementation (*)
3496 Supertype Implementation
3497 Cascade Implementation
3498 Subtype Implementation
3499
35004. In a physical data model, an attribute becomes a _____________. Mark for Review
3501(1) Points
3502 Constraint
3503 Column (*)
3504 Table
3505 Foreign Key
3506
35075.The conceptual model is transformed into a physical model. The physical implementation will be a relational database. True or False? Mark for Review
3508(1) Points
3509 True (*)
3510 False
3511
35126. In an Oracle database, why would the following table name not be allowed 'EMPLOYEE JOBS'? Mark for Review
3513(1) Points
3514 The database does not understand all capital letters
3515 JOBS is a reserved word
3516 You cannot have spaces between words in a table name (*)
3517 EMPLOYEE is a reserved word
3518
35197. In an Oracle database, why would 1_TABLE not work as a table name? Mark for Review
3520(1) Points
3521 There is no problem here. You can create a table called 1_TABLE.
3522 Object names must not start with a number. They must begin with a letter. (*)
3523 The database does not understand all capital letters.
3524 TABLE is a reserved word.
3525
35268. When an Arc is transformed to the physical model every relationship in the Arc becomes a mandatory Foreign Key. True or False? Mark for Review
3527(1) Points
3528 True
3529 False (*)
3530
35319. One-to-Many Optional to Mandatory becomes a _______________ on the Master table. Mark for Review
3532(1) Points
3533 Optional Foreign Key (*)
3534 Unique Key
3535 Primary Key
3536 Mandatory Foreign Key
3537
353810. An Arc is transformed to the physical model by adding a foeign Key for every relationship in the Arc. True or False? Mark for Review
3539(1) Points
3540 True (*)
3541 False
3542
354311. A barrred Relationship will result in a Foreign Key column that also is part of: Mark for Review
3544(1) Points
3545 The Check Constraint
3546 The Column Name
3547 The Table Name
3548 The Primary Key (*)
3549
355012. Foreign keys must be null. True or False? Mark for Review
3551(1) Points
3552 True
3553 False (*)
3554
355513. The explanation below is an example of which constraint type?
3556A primary key must be unique, and no part of the primary key can be null. Mark for Review
3557(1) Points
3558 Column integrity
3559 User-defined integrity
3560 Referential integrity
3561 Entity integrity (*)
3562
356314. Identify all of the incorrect statements that complete this sentence: A primary key is...(Choose three) Mark for Review
3564(1) Points
3565 (Choose all correct answers)
3566 A set of columns in one table that uniquely identifies each row in another table. (*)
3567 One or more columns in a table that uniquely identifies each row in that table.
3568 Only one column that must be null. (*)
3569 A single column that uniquely identifies each column in a table. (*)
3570
357115. A foreign key always refers to a primary key in the same table. True or False? Mark for Review
3572(1) Points
3573 True
3574 False (*)
3575
35761. The conceptual model is transformed into a physical model. The physical implementation will be a relational database. True or False? Mark for Review
3577(1) Points
3578 True (*)
3579 False
3580
35812. In an Oracle database, why would the following table name not be allowed 'EMPLOYEE JOBS'? Mark for Review
3582(1) Points
3583 You cannot have spaces between words in a table name (*)
3584 The database does not understand all capital letters
3585 EMPLOYEE is a reserved word
3586 JOBS is a reserved word
3587
35883. Attributes become columns in a database table. True or False? Mark for Review
3589(1) Points
3590 True (*)
3591 False
3592
35934. The transformation from an ER diagram to a physical design involves changing terminology. Entities in the ER diagram become __________ : Mark for Review
3594(1) Points
3595 Unique Keys
3596 Tables (*)
3597 Columns
3598 Foreign Keys
3599
36005. Foreign keys must be null. True or False? Mark for Review
3601(1) Points
3602 True
3603 False (*)
3604
36056. A table does not have to have a primary key. True or False? Mark for Review
3606(1) Points
3607 True (*)
3608 False
3609
36107. The explanation below is an example of which constraint type?
3611If the value in the balance column of the ACCOUNTS table is below 100, we must send a letter to the account owner which will require extra programming to enforce. Mark for Review
3612(1) Points
3613 Column integrity
3614 Referential integrity
3615 Entity integrity
3616 User-defined integrity (*)
3617
36188. Column integrity refers to Mark for Review
3619(1) Points
3620 Columns always containing text data less than 255 characters
3621 Columns always containing positive numbers
3622 Columns always containing values consistent with the defined data format (*)
3623 Columns always having values
3624
36259. Which of the following is a valid reason for considering a Subtype Implementation? Mark for Review
3626(1) Points
3627 The resulting table will reside in a single database and be used by just ONE user.
3628 The common access paths for the supertypes are different.
3629 Most of the relationships are at the supertype level.
3630
3631 Business functionality, business rules, access paths, and frequency of access are all very different between the subtypes. (*)
3632
363310. An "Arc Implementation" can be done just like any other Relationship - you simply add the required Foreign Keys. True or False? Mark for Review
3634(1) Points
3635 True
3636 False (*)
3637
363811. When mapping supertypes, relationships at the supertype level transform as usual. Relationships at the subtype level are implemented as foreign keys, but the foreign key columns all become optional. True or False? Mark for Review
3639(1) Points
3640 True (*)
3641 False
3642
364312. To resolve a many to many relationship in a physical model you create a(n) ___________________? Mark for Review
3644(1) Points
3645 Two tables with Foreign key constraints between them
3646 Intersection table (*)
3647 Unique key constraints
3648 Intersection entity
3649
365013. Relationships on an ERD can only be transformed into UIDs in the physical model? True or False? Mark for Review
3651(1) Points
3652 True
3653 False (*)
3654
365514. The Oracle Database can implement a many to many relationship. You simply create two foreign keys between the two tables. True or False? Mark for Review
3656(1) Points
3657 True
3658 False (*)
3659
366015. One-to-One relationships are transformed into Check Constraints in the tables created at either end of that relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
3661(1) Points
3662 True
3663 False (*)
3664
36651. When mapping supertypes, relationships at the supertype level transform as usual. Relationships at the subtype level are implemented as foreign keys, but the foreign key columns all become optional. True or False? Mark for Review
3666(1) Points
3667 True (*)
3668 False
3669
36702. When mapping supertypes, relationships at the supertype level transform as usual. Relationships at subtype level are implemented as foreign keys, but the foreign key columns all become mandatory. True or False? Mark for Review
3671(1) Points
3672 True
3673 False (*)
3674
36753. Which of the following is a valid reason for considering a Subtype Implementation? Mark for Review
3676(1) Points
3677
3678 Business functionality, business rules, access paths, and frequency of access are all very different between the subtypes. (*)
3679
3680 Most of the relationships are at the supertype level.
3681 The common access paths for the supertypes are different.
3682 The resulting table will reside in a single database and be used by just ONE user.
3683
36844. The explanation below is an example of which constraint type?
3685A column must contain only values consistent with the defined data format of the column Mark for Review
3686(1) Points
3687 Column integrity (*)
3688 User-defined integrity
3689 Entity integrity
3690 Referential integrity
3691
36925. A table must have a primary key. True or False? Mark for Review
3693(1) Points
3694 True
3695 False (*)
3696
36976. Identify all of the incorrect statements that complete this sentence: A primary key is...(Choose three) Mark for Review
3698(1) Points
3699 (Choose all correct answers)
3700 A single column that uniquely identifies each column in a table. (*)
3701 A set of columns in one table that uniquely identifies each row in another table. (*)
3702 Only one column that must be null. (*)
3703 One or more columns in a table that uniquely identifies each row in that table.
3704
37057. The explanation below is an example of which constraint type?
3706The value in the dept_no column of the EMPLOYEES table must match a value in the dept_no column in the DEPARTMENTS table. Mark for Review
3707(1) Points
3708 Referential integrity (*)
3709 Column integrity
3710 User-defined integrity
3711 Entity integrity
3712
37138. In a physical model, many to many relationships are resolved via a structure called a(n): ________________ Mark for Review
3714(1) Points
3715 Intersection Entity
3716 Intersection Table (*)
3717 Subtype
3718 Supertype
3719
37209. To resolve a many to many relationship in a physical model you create a(n) ___________________? Mark for Review
3721(1) Points
3722 Two tables with Foreign key constraints between them
3723 Intersection entity
3724 Intersection table (*)
3725 Unique key constraints
3726
372710. A barrred Relationship will result in a Foreign Key column that also is part of: Mark for Review
3728(1) Points
3729 The Check Constraint
3730 The Column Name
3731 The Primary Key (*)
3732 The Table Name
3733
373411. Relationships on an ERD can only be transformed into UIDs in the physical model? True or False? Mark for Review
3735(1) Points
3736 True
3737 False (*)
3738
373912. Attributes become columns in a database table. True or False? Mark for Review
3740(1) Points
3741 True (*)
3742 False
3743
374413. Why would this table name NOT work in an Oracle database? this_year_end+next_year Mark for Review
3745(1) Points
3746 Table names must begin with an alphabetic character.
3747 It is too long.
3748 The Plus sign + is not allowed in object names. (*)
3749 None of the above.
3750
375114. In an Oracle database, why would 1_TABLE not work as a table name? Mark for Review
3752(1) Points
3753 TABLE is a reserved word.
3754 There is no problem here. You can create a table called 1_TABLE.
3755 The database does not understand all capital letters.
3756 Object names must not start with a number. They must begin with a letter. (*)
3757
375815. In a physical data model, an attribute becomes a _____________. Mark for Review
3759(1) Points
3760 Constraint
3761 Table
3762 Foreign Key
3763
3764 Column (*)
3765
3766 1. An entity can only have one Primary UID. True or False? Mark for Review
3767(1) Points
3768 True (*)
3769 False
3770
37712. If an entity has no attribute suitable to be a Primary UID, we can create an artificial one. True or False? Mark for Review
3772(1) Points
3773 True (*)
3774 False
3775
37763. There is no limit to how many columns can make up an entity's UID. True or False? Mark for Review
3777(1) Points
3778 True (*)
3779 False
3780
37814. A unique identifier can only be made up of one attribute. True or False? Mark for Review
3782(1) Points
3783 True
3784 False (*)
3785
37865. When is an entity in 2nd Normal Form? Mark for Review
3787(1) Points
3788 When all non-UID attributes are dependent upon the entire UID. (*)
3789 When attributes with repeating or multi-values are present.
3790 When no attritibutes are mutually independent and all are fully dependent on the primary key.
3791 None of the Above.
3792
37936. What is the rule of Second Normal Form? Mark for Review
3794(1) Points
3795 No non-UID attributes can be dependent on any part of the UID.
3796 Some non-UID attributes can be dependent on the entire UID.
3797 All non-UID attributes must be dependent upon the entire UID. (*)
3798 None of the above
3799
38007. Examine the following entity and decide how to make it conform to the rule of 2nd Normal Form:
3801ENTITY: RECEIPT
3802ATTRIBUTES:
3803 #CUSTOMER ID
3804 #STORE ID
3805 STORE LOCATION
3806 DATE
3807 Mark for Review
3808(1) Points
3809 Do nothing, it is already in 2nd Normal Form.
3810 Delete the attribute STORE ID
3811 Move the attribute STORE LOCATION to a new entity, STORE, with a UID of STORE ID, and create a relationship to the original entity. (*)
3812 Move the attribute STORE LOCATION to a new entity, STORE, with a UID of STORE LOCATION, and create a relationship to the original entity.
3813
38148. When any attribute in an entity is dependent on any other non-UID attribute in that entity, this is known as: Mark for Review
3815(1) Points
3816 Dependency
3817 Functional dependency
3818 Non-dependency
3819 Transitive dependency (*)
3820
38219. Examine the following Entity and decide which rule of Normal Form is being violated:
3822ENTITY: CLIENT
3823ATTRIBUTES:
3824 # CLIENT ID
3825 FIRST NAME
3826 LAST NAME
3827 ORDER ID
3828 STREET
3829 ZIP CODE
3830 Mark for Review
3831(1) Points
3832 1st Normal Form. (*)
3833 2nd Normal Form.
3834 3rd Normal Form.
3835 None of the above, the entity is fully normalised.
3836
383710. As a database designer, you do not need to worry about where in the datamodel you store a particular attribute; as long as you get it onto the ERD, your job is done. True or False? Mark for Review
3838(1) Points
3839 True
3840 False (*)
3841
384211. Examine the following Entity and decide which rule of Normal Form is being violated:
3843ENTITY: CLIENT
3844ATTRIBUTES:
3845 # CLIENT ID
3846 FIRST NAME
3847 LAST NAME
3848 STREET
3849 CITY
3850 ZIP CODE
3851 Mark for Review
3852(1) Points
3853 1st Normal Form.
3854 2nd Normal Form.
3855 3rd Normal Form.
3856 None of the above, the entity is fully normalised. (*)
3857
385812. When data is stored in more than one place in a database, the database violates the rules of ___________. Mark for Review
3859(1) Points
3860 Normalcy
3861 Replication
3862 Normalization (*)
3863 Decency
3864
386513. If an entity has a multi-valued attribute, to conform to the rule of 1st Normal Form we: Mark for Review
3866(1) Points
3867 Make the attribute optional
3868 Do nothing, an entity does not have to be in 1st Normal Form
3869 Create an additional entity and relate it to the original entity with a 1:M relationship. (*)
3870 Create an additional entity and relate it to the original entity with a M:M relationship.
3871
387214. An entity ORDER has the attributes Order ID, Order Date, Product id, Customer ID. This entity is in 1st Normal Form. True or False? Mark for Review
3873(1) Points
3874 True
3875 False (*)
3876
387715. An entity can have repeated values and still be in 1st Normal Form. True or False? Mark for Review
3878(1) Points
3879 True
3880 False (*)
3881
388216. Cascading UIDs are a feature often found in what type of Relationship? Mark for Review
3883(1) Points
3884 Invalid Relationship
3885 General Relationship
3886 Heirarchical Relationship (*)
3887 Recursive Relationship
3888
388917. A relationship between an entity and itself is called a/an: Mark for Review
3890(1) Points
3891 General Relationship
3892 Recursive Relationship (*)
3893 Heirarchical Relationship
3894 Invalid Relationship
3895
389618. A single relationship can be both Recursive and Hierarchical at the same time. True or False? Mark for Review
3897(1) Points
3898 True
3899 False (*)
3900
390119. A Hierarchical relationship is a series of relationships that reflect entities organized into successive levels. True or False? Mark for Review
3902(1) Points
3903 True (*)
3904 False
3905
390620. A particular problem may be solved using either a Recursive Relationship or a Hierarchical Relationship, though not at the same time. True or False? Mark for Review
3907(1) Points
3908 True (*)
3909 False
3910
391121. Which of the following would best be represented by an arc? Mark for Review
3912(1) Points
3913 STUDENT (Grade A student, Average Student)
3914 PARENT (Girl, Bob)
3915 TEACHER (Female, Bob)
3916 DELIVERY ADDRESS (Home, Office) (*)
3917
391822. Arcs are used to visually represent _________ between two or more relationships in an ERD. Mark for Review
3919(1) Points
3920 Sameness
3921 Differences
3922 Exclusivity (*)
3923 Inheritance
3924
392523. An arc can often be modeled as Supertype and Subtypes. True or False? Mark for Review
3926(1) Points
3927 True (*)
3928 False
3929
393024. Which of the following would best be represented by an arc? Mark for Review
3931(1) Points
3932 STUDENT (Grade A student, Average Student)
3933 STUDENT (senior, male)
3934 STUDENT ( University, Technical College) (*)
3935 STUDENT (graduating, female)
3936
3937Section 8
3938 (Answer all questions in this section)
3939
394025. Which of the following would be a logical constraint when modeling time for a country entity? Mark for Review
3941(1) Points
3942 Daily traffic patterns must be monitored to determine which countries are overcrowded.
3943 People have births and deaths in their countries that must be tracked by the system.
3944 If you are doing a system for France or Germany, you would need security clearance.
3945 Countries may change their names and/or borders over a period of time. (*)
3946
3947Section 8
3948 (Answer all questions in this section)
3949
395026. Which of the following would be a logical constraint when modeling time for a City entity? Mark for Review
3951(1) Points
3952 Daily traffic patterns must be monitored to determine how many law enforcement officers are needed.
3953 If you are doing a system for any French City, you would need security clearance.
3954 Cites may change their names and/or country association if the borders of a country change. (*)
3955 People are born in the city and people die in the city.
3956
395727. All systems must include functionality to provide logging or journaling in conceptual data models. True or False? Mark for Review
3958(1) Points
3959 True
3960 False (*)
3961
396228. When a system requires that old values for attributes are kept on record, this is know as Journaling or Logging. True or False? Mark for Review
3963(1) Points
3964 True (*)
3965 False
3966
396729. There is no point in trying to group your entities together on your diagram according to volume, and making a diagram look nice is a waste of time. True or False? Mark for Review
3968(1) Points
3969 True
3970 False (*)
3971
397230. Formal rules exist for drawing ERD's. You must always follow them, even if it results in an ERD that is difficult to read. True or False? Mark for Review
3973(1) Points
3974 True
3975 False (*)
3976
397731. Which of the following scenarios should be modeled so that historical data is kept? (Choose two) Mark for Review
3978(1) Points
3979 (Choose all correct answers)
3980 LIBRARY and NUMBER OF BOOKS
3981 STUDENT and GRADE (*)
3982 STUDENT and AGE
3983 LIBRARY and BOOK (*)
3984
398532. Historical data must never be kept. True or False? Mark for Review
3986(1) Points
3987 True
3988 False (*)
3989
3990Section 9
3991 (Answer all questions in this section)
3992
399333. The explanation below is an example of which constraint type?
3994A primary key must be unique, and no part of the primary key can be null. Mark for Review
3995(1) Points
3996 Referential integrity
3997 Column integrity
3998 Entity integrity (*)
3999 User-defined integrity
4000
400134. Foreign keys cannot be null when Mark for Review
4002(1) Points
4003 It refers to the same table
4004 It is part of a primary key (*)
4005 It refers to another table
4006 It contains three or more columns
4007
400835. The explanation below is an example of which constraint type?
4009If the value in the balance column of the ACCOUNTS table is below 100, we must send a letter to the account owner which will require extra programming to enforce. Mark for Review
4010(1) Points
4011 User-defined integrity (*)
4012 Entity integrity
4013 Column integrity
4014 Referential integrity
4015
4016Section 9
4017 (Answer all questions in this section)
4018
401936. A foreign key cannot refer to a primary key in the same table. True or False? Mark for Review
4020(1) Points
4021 True
4022 False (*)
4023
402437. Column integrity refers to Mark for Review
4025(1) Points
4026 Columns always containing text data less than 255 characters
4027 Columns always containing values consistent with the defined data format (*)
4028 Columns always having values
4029 Columns always containing positive numbers
4030
403138. When an Arc is transformed to the physical model every relationship in the Arc becomes a mandatory Foreign Key. True or False? Mark for Review
4032(1) Points
4033 True
4034 False (*)
4035
403639. One-to-Many Optional to Mandatory becomes a _______________ on the Master table. Mark for Review
4037(1) Points
4038 Unique Key
4039 Optional Foreign Key (*)
4040 Mandatory Foreign Key
4041 Primary Key
4042
404340. A barrred Relationship will result in a Foreign Key column that also is part of: Mark for Review
4044(1) Points
4045 The Column Name
4046 The Check Constraint
4047 The Table Name
4048 The Primary Key (*)
4049
4050Section 9
4051 (Answer all questions in this section)
4052
405341. Relationships on an ERD can only be transformed into UIDs in the physical model? True or False? Mark for Review
4054(1) Points
4055 True
4056 False (*)
4057
405842. One-to-One relationships are transformed into Check Constraints in the tables created at either end of that relationship. True or False? Mark for Review
4059(1) Points
4060 True
4061 False (*)
4062
406343. The "Arc Implementation" is a synonym for what type of implementation? Mark for Review
4064(1) Points
4065 Cascade Implementation
4066 Supertype Implementation
4067 Subtype Implementation
4068 Supertype and Subtype Implementation (*)
4069
407044. When mapping supertypes, relationships at the supertype level transform as usual. Relationships at the subtype level are implemented as foreign keys, but the foreign key columns all become optional. True or False? Mark for Review
4071(1) Points
4072 True (*)
4073 False
4074
407545. The transformation from an ER diagram to a physical design involves changing terminology. Entities in the ER diagram become __________ : Mark for Review
4076(1) Points
4077 Columns
4078 Tables (*)
4079 Foreign Keys
4080 Unique Keys
4081
4082Section 9
4083 (Answer all questions in this section)
4084
408546. The conceptual model is transformed into a physical model. The physical implementation will be a relational database. True or False? Mark for Review
4086(1) Points
4087 True (*)
4088 False
4089
409047. In an Oracle database, why would 1_TABLE not work as a table name? Mark for Review
4091(1) Points
4092 There is no problem here. You can create a table called 1_TABLE.
4093 Object names must not start with a number. They must begin with a letter. (*)
4094 TABLE is a reserved word.
4095 The database does not understand all capital letters.
4096
409748. In an Oracle database, why would the following table name not be allowed 'EMPLOYEE JOBS'? Mark for Review
4098(1) Points
4099 JOBS is a reserved word
4100 The database does not understand all capital letters
4101 You cannot have spaces between words in a table name (*)
4102 EMPLOYEE is a reserved word
4103
4104Section 10
4105 (Answer all questions in this section)
4106
410749. In which phases of the System Development Life Cycle will we need to use SQL as a language? (Choose Two) Mark for Review
4108(1) Points
4109 (Choose all correct answers)
4110 Build and Document (*)
4111 Analysis
4112 Transition (*)
4113 Strategy
4114
411550. During which phases of the System Development Life Cycle would you roll out the system to the users? Mark for Review
4116(1) Points
4117 Build and Transition
4118 Design and Production
4119 Strategy and Analysis
4120
4121 Transition and Production (*)