Database Section 1




Which symbol denote derived attributes in ER Model?

A. Double ellipse
B. Dashed ellipse
C. Squared ellipse
D. Ellipse with attribute name underlined

Answer: B

Details:

Dashed ellipse


Which of the following is NOT a superkey in a relational schema with attributes V, W, X, Y, Z and primary key V Y?

A. VXYZ
B. VWXYZ
C. VWXZ
D. VWXY

Answer: C

Details:

VWXZ doesn't contain the primary key VY. So, it is not a superkey.


Consider the relation schema: Author(authorName, bookName). What is the highest normal form satisfied by the "Author" relation schema?

A. 2NF
B. 3NF
C. 1NF
D. BCNF

Answer: D

Details:

BCNF :

  • Every Binary Relation ( a Relation with only 2 attributes ) is always in BCNF. If a relation is BCNF then it should be in 3NF, 2NF, 1NF.

  • Which of the following language is used to access data from a database?

    A. ASP.Net
    B. SQL
    C. Java
    D. C++

    Answer: B

    Details:

    SQL


    Which of the following components is not a part of Entity Relationship Diagrams?

    A. Double lines
    B. Double rectangle
    C. Ellipse
    D. Hexagons

    Answer: D

    Details:

    Hexagons


    The process of removing deficiencies and loopholes in the data is called as____?

    A. Cleaning of data
    B. Compression of data
    C. Extraction of data
    D. Data aggregation

    Answer: A

    Details:

    Cleaning of data