CHAPTER 4 RELATIONAL DATABASES AND ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS ANSWER KEY

True / False Questions

1. Three types of data models used today are: the hierarchical model, the network model and the
relational model.

TRUE

2. In a hierarchical data model, data elements are related in many-to-many relationships.

FALSE

3. Classes could be grouped into Resources (R), Entity (E), and Assets (A) in data modeling.

FALSE

4. Queries in Access are utilized by users to enter data into tables and view existing records.

FALSE

5. The SQL command "Group by" can be used to order an amount in a descending order.

FALSE

6. The asterisk (*) following the SELECT SQL statement is a wild card indicating all columns should be
selected.

TRUE

7. The "Where" SQL clause can be used to link two tables.

TRUE

8. Access offers modules, which are defined by users to automate processes like

opening a specific form.

FALSE

9. In Access, users can edit database information in reports.

FALSE

10. Cloud computing is an internet-based computing where shared resources, software, and information
is provided to firms on demand.

TRUE
11. While hierarchical and network data models require relationships to be formed at the database
creation, relational data models can be made up as needed.

TRUE

12. Each attribute in a table can have several names.

FALSE

13. Access is a simple database management system that can be used to run databases for individuals
and small firms.

TRUE

14. SQL is based on relational algebra and allows a user to query and update the database.

TRUE

15. In a database, while queries allow the user to access, read and report on desired data, the
responsibility of actually making physical changes to the relational database belongs to the Database
Management System (DBMS).

TRUE

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

16. Which type of data models allows each record to have multiple parent and child records?

A. The hierarchical mode

B. The network model

C. The relational model

D. None of the above

17. Which of the following correctly describes the Referential Integrity Rule?

A. The primary key of a table must have data values (cannot be null)

B. Each attribute in a table must have a unique name

C. The data value for a foreign key could be null

D. Values of a specific attribute must be of the same type

A. Retrieve and display data

B. Calculations of data

C. Data sorting

D. Enter data into tables

19. In Microsoft Access, we use tables in a database for:

A. Data entry

B. Data storage

C. Data retrieval

D. Two of the above are correct.

20. A company would like to implement a management information system that integrates all
functional areas within an organization to allow information exchange and collaboration among all
parties involved in business operations. Which of the following systems is most effective for this
application?

A. A decision support system.

B. An executive support system.

C. An office automation system.

D. An enterprise resource planning system.

21. An enterprise resource planning system has which of the following advantages over multiple
independent functional systems?

A. Modifications can be made to each module without affecting other modules.

B. Increased responsiveness and flexibility while aiding in the decision-making process.

C. Increased amount of data redundancy since more than one module contains the same information.

D. Reduction in costs for implementation and training.

A. The hierarchical mode

B. The network model

C. The relational model

D. None of the above

23. The property of the primary key in a table in Microsoft Access should be set to:

A. The required field = "Yes", the Indexed field = "Yes (No Duplicates)"

B. The Required field = "NO" and the Indexed field = "Yes (No Duplicates)"

C. The Required field = "Yes" and the Indexed field = "Yes (Duplicated)"

D. The Required field = "NO" and the Indexed field = "No (Duplicates)"

24. Which of the following is considered as class in the relational database model?

A. Customer

B. Sale

C. Cash

D. All of the above are correct

25. Which SAP modules would a manufacturing company use to create a delivery order for a sales
transaction?

A. Materials Management

B. Sales and Distribution

C. Production Planning and Control

D. Logistics Execution

26. Which of the following statements about the requirements of table design is incorrect?

A. Each attribute in a table must have a unique name.

B. Values of a specific attribute must be of the same type.

C. Each attribute (column) of a record (row) must be single-valued.

27. To convert a conceptual model with a maximum Multiplicities relationship of "many to many" into
relationship database tables, one must

A. Create a foreign key in one of the tables to link the two tables.

B. Create a relation with no attributes of its own.

C. Create a relationship table to handle the many-to-many relationship.

D. Many-to-many relationship cannot be represented in Access.

28. Which set of multiplicities correctly shows the relationship between the Cash Collection table and
the Sales table in modeling cash sales?

A. Cash Collection (1..1) - Sale (1..N)

B. Cash Collection (1..N) - Sale (1..1)

C. Cash Collection (1..N) - Sale (1..1)

D. Cash Collection (1..1) - Sale (1..1)

29. A Query in a program language can be used to

A. Update data

B. Report data

C. Retrieve data

D. All of the above

30. In Microsoft Access, we use "Forms" for

A. Data entry

B. Data storage

C. Date retrieve

D. Two of the above

31. In Microsoft Access, we use "Tables" for:

A. Data entry

B. Data storage
C. Date retrieve

D. Two of the above

32. Which of the following is not a type of data model?

A. Hierarchical data model

B. Network data model

C. Normalization data model

D. Relational data model

33. What kind of data models is most commonly used in today's business environment?

A. Hierarchical data model

B. Network data model

C. Relational data model

D. All of the above

34. Which of the following about cloud computing is incorrect?

A. Cloud computing is Internet-based computing where shared resources, software, and information are
provided to firms on demand.

B. Cloud Computing can easily host enterprise system applications.

C. One major issue on using cloud computing is about security.

D. Clients using cloud computing do not need to periodically backup data.

35. What is the main purpose of using foreign keys in a relational database design?

A. It provides useful financial data value in the table.

B. It is required in all tables.

C. It is used to link tables.

D. None of the above is correct.

36. Which of the following about SQL is incorrect?

A. SQL is a language designed to query data in a relational database.

B. SQL is based on relational algebra and allows a user to query and update the database.
C. SQL is very user-friendly.

D. SQL uses SELECT statement to tell the query which columns (or attributes) of a table should be
included in the query.

37. Which of the following items can best be described as a "Resource" in the REA data model?

A. Cashier

B. Sales

C. Cash

D. Two of the above are correct.

38. Which of the following items can best be described as an "Event" in the REA data model?

A. Cash.

B. Cashier.

C. Cash collection.

D. None of the above is correct.

39. Which of the following items can best be described as an "Agent" in the REA data model?

A. Purchases.

B. Accounts payable clerk.

C. Raw material inventory.

D. None of the above is correct.

40. Which of the following resources is usually not modeled as an entity (table) in an REA data model?

A. Cash

B. Inventory

C. Accounts receivable

D. Property, plant and equipment