Multiple choice

A goal of normalization is to __________

  1. minimize the number of relationships

  2. minimize the number of entities

  3. minimize the number of tables

  4. minimize the number of redundancy

  5. none of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Normalization in database design aims to minimize redundancy by organizing data efficiently and eliminating duplicate information. It does not minimize relationships, entities, or tables directly; these may increase during normalization. The phrasing should be 'minimize redundancy' but the intent is correct.

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