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Database Management Systems
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Database Management Systems (DBMS) form the core framework for data storage, retrieval, and security in modern software applications. Concepts such as the E-R model, backup planning, SQL integration, and big data architecture are essential for computer knowledge sections. This hub offers a comprehensive set of practice questions to master DBMS fundamentals and advanced database operations.
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Database Management Systems Questions
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Archiver
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Lock manager server
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Log writer
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Process monitor
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The archive file
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Explanation
This background processes copies the online redo log files to archival storage.
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subordinate entity set
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dominant entity set
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compound entity set
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derived entity set
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none of these
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Correct answer
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This answer is correct. There is no particular reason to explain this answer, because there is a name convention in DBMS. The members of weak entity set are called subordinate entity set. So, this answer is correct.
D
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Explanation
This answer is correct. There are 3 types of record based data models. These are :- 1.) Hierarchical model 2.) Network model 3.) Relational model
B
Correct answer
Explanation
There are five types of attributes in a database. These are :- 1.) Simple attribute 2.) Composite attribute 3.) Single-valued attribute 4.) Multivalued attribute 5.) Derived attribute
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Correct answer
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This answer is correct. There are seven types of keys in a relational database. These are :- 1.) Primary key 2.) Candidate key 3.) Super key 4.) Foreign key 5.) Alternate key 6 .) Artificial key 7.) Composite key
So, this answer is correct.
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Composite entity set
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Weak entity set
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Strong entity set
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Derived entity set
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer. The entity set that does not have sufficient attributes to form a primary key, and relies on another for its identification, is called a weak entity set. It does not have a primary key. So, this is correct answer.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This answer is correct. There are 3 types of data models present in DBMS. These are :- 1.) Object based data model 2.) Record based data model 3.) Physical data model
So, this answer is correct.
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dominant entity
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derived entity
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subordinate entity
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composite entity
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none of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
This answer is correct. There is no particular reason to explain this answer, because there is a name convention in DBMS. The members of strong entity set are called dominant entity set. So, this answer is correct.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
SQL (Structured Query Language) is a special-purpose programming language designed for managing data held in a relational database management system (RDBMS).
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Commit
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Savepoint
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Rollback
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Savepoint defines breakpoints for the transaction to allow partial rollbacks.
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Data warehouse
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Data mart
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Meta data
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None of these
B
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Explanation
Data mart is a collection of subject areas organized for decision support based on the needs of a given department.
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Association
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Clustering
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Sequential pattern
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This technique places records into groups with similar characteristics.
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USER
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DBA
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ALL
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
DBA is a powerful set of views allows those who may access them to see all database objects in the entire database.
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Correct answer
Explanation
An index is a sorted list of data from one or more columns in the tables that are commonly used as selection criteria.
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Performance
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Scalability
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Open interface
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Capacity
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Correct answer
Explanation
The capacity of the server and hardware must be enough to store your entire data warehouse.