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Part B: Unit 3:Database Management System using LibreOffice Base

Chapter 1: Introduction to Database Management System


Q1. Define the terms
(a) Database
(b) Data redundancy
(c) Report
Ans. (a) A database is a collection of logically related data items stored in an organised
manner.
(b) Duplication of record is called data redundancy.
(c) A report is the formatted result of query which contain data required for decision
making and analysis.
Q2. Give one point of difference between
(a) Data and Information,
(b) Form and Query,
(c) Network and hierarchical data model

Ans. (a)
Data Information

Raw facts and figures is called data Processed data is called information

(b)
Form Query

A form is a feature of a database using


A query is used to retrieve the desired
whichwe can enter data in a table in an
information from the database.
easy and user friendly manner.
(c)
Network Data Model Hierarchical Data Model

All the records in this model are linked


In Network Data model, multiple records
to each other atvarious levels, thereby
are linked to same master file.
forming a hierarchy.

Q3. Give any four advantages of a DBMS.


Ans. Advantages of a DBMS are (Write any four)
1) Organised Storage : The data in the database is stored in an organised manner, so that
retrieval of the required data is fast and accurate.
2) Data Analysis : A database helps in analysis of data based on certain criteria.
3) Reduces Data Redundancy : Database reduces data redundancy (duplication of data)
4) Sharing of Data : In a database, the users of the database can share the data among
themselves.
5) Data Integrity : Data integrity means that the data is accurate and consistent in the
database.
6) Data Security : Database provides data security as only authorized users are allowed to
access the database and their identity are authenticated by using a username and password.
7) Privacy : The privacy rule in a database states that only the authorized users can access
a database according to its privacy constraints.
8) Backup and Recovery : Database Management System automatically takes care of
backup and recovery.
Q4. Consider the table given below and answer the questions that follow

Library
(a) Name the fields in the given table.
Ans. Fields in the table are
1. Book_Id
2. Book Name
3. Author Name
4. Price
5. Publisher
(b) Which field should be made the primary key?
Ans. Book_Id
(c) Is there any alternate key in the table?
Ans. Book Name
(d) How is primary key different from foreign key? Explain with example.
Ans.
Primary Key Foreign Key

The foreign key identifies a column or set of


It is a field which uniquely columns in one (referencing) table that
identifies the records refers to a column or set of columns in another
(referenced) table.

It can not have NULL values It can have NULL values

For Example

In ‘TEACHER’ table ‘T_ID’ will act as Primary Key while in “DEPARTMENT’ table ‘T_ID’ will
act as Foreign Key

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