1.

The transformations that have occurred in the computing world progressing in

this order:
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Desktop computing, Grid computing, Client/Server computing, Mainframe computing.
Mainframe Computing, Desktop Computing, Grid Computing, Client/Server Computing.
Mainframe computing, Desktop computing, Client/Server Computing, Grid computing.
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Grid Computing, Desktop Computing, Mainfram Computing, Client/Server Computing
Correct
2. DBMS stands for :
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Database Management Software
Database Memory System
Database Management System (*)
Database Manipulation System
Correct
3. What is the difference between "information" and "data"?
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Information is held and understood only by users.
Data turns into useful information. It is stored in a database and accessed by
systems and users. (*)
Information and data have no differences - they are two words for the same thing.
Data is held and understood only by users.
Correct
4. Select the business or industry that would not have a need for a database.
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Banking
Retail
Scientific Research
All these businesses could benefit from using a database. (*)
Correct
5. Which of the following is not a stage in the Database Development Process?
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Design
Reporting (*)
Strategy and Analysis
Build

6. The advantages of an object-oriented data model are:

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Reduced Maintenance
Real-World Modeling
Both A and B. (*)
Neither A or B.
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7. In the relational database model, each table name must be unique. The column
names in the table must be unique too. You can have two different tables that have
column names that are the same.
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True (*)
False
Correct
8. A flat file may contain many fields, often, with duplicate data that are prone
to data corruption.
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True (*)
False
Correct
9. Business rules help you understand the standardization procedure an organization
follows when handling huge data.
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True (*)
False
Correct
10. All Business Rules can be modeled.
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True
False (*)

11. Business ______ are used to understand business processes, and the nature,
role, and scope of the data.
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Processes
Rules (*)
Mission Statements
Goals
Correct
12. Using a database solution instead of a flat file eliminates all of the
following issues except:
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Redundancy
Inconsistency
Incorrect data (*)
Data entry anomalies
Incorrect. Refer to Section 1 Lesson 4.
13. Documenting Business Requirements helps developers control the scope of the
system and prevents users from claiming that the new system does not meet their
business requirements. True or False?
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True (*)
False
Incorrect. Refer to Section 1 Lesson 4.
14. The main subject areas taught by the Oracle Academy are:
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Computer Repairs
Systems programming and computer architecture
Data Modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL (*)
Database performance tuning
Correct
15. The Oracle Academy courses are intended for self study. True or False?
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True
False (*)

16. Which of the following statements does not apply to relational databases?
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Relational databases have a strong procedural orientation. (*)
Relational databases are simple to understand.
Relational databases relate tables to each other using common fields called keys.
Tables are one of the basic components of relational databases.
Incorrect. Refer to Section 2 Lesson 1.
17. Identify all of the incorrect statements that complete this sentence: A primary
key is...(Choose three)
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A set of columns in one table that uniquely identifies each row in another table.
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Only one column that must be null.
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One or more columns in a table that uniquely identifies each row in that table.

A single column that uniquely identifies each column in a table.

(*)
Incorrect. Refer to Section 2 Lesson 1.
18. A Unique Identifier has a NULL value for each instance of the entity for the
lifetime of the instance. True or False
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True
False (*)
Incorrect. Refer to Section 2 Lesson 4.
19. All entities must be given a new artificial UID. True or False?
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True
False (*)
Incorrect. Refer to Section 2 Lesson 4.
20. Which of the following would be good as a Unique Identifier for its Entity?
(Choose Three)
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Vehicle Registration Number for Car
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Personal Identification number for Person
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ISBN Number for Book
(*)
Date of birth for Baby

21. A unique identifier must be made up of more than one attribute. True or False?
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True
False (*)
Correct
22. Which of the following are reasons we create conceptual models?
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It facilitates discussion; a picture is worth a thousand words
It forms important ideal system documentation
It takes into account government regulations and laws
It forms a sound basis for physical database design
All of the above (*)
Correct
23. The logical model becomes the blueprint for designing the ________ model
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Data Flow
Data Integrity
Physical (*)
Network
Correct
24. Many reasons exist for creating a conceptual model. Choose three appropriate
reasons from the options below.
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They accurately describe what a physical model will contain.
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They capture current and future needs.
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They model functional and informational needs.
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They capture the data values.

They capture the implementation details of the physical model.

Incorrect. Refer to Section 2 Lesson 2.

25. Which of the following is NOT a relationship type?
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Some to None (*)
One to One
One to Many
Many to Many
26. A __________ relationship is a relationship between an entity and itself.
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Mandatory
One to one
Hierarchical
Recursive (*)
Incorrect. Refer to Section 2 Lesson 5.
27. Which of the following are true about Cardinality? (Choose two)
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Cardinality specifies whether something is required or not.

Cardinality specifies only singularity or plurality, but not a specific plural

number.
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Cardinality specifies a counting number (like 1, 2, 3, 4 etc.) in a relationship.

Cardinality tells "how many".

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Incorrect. Refer to Section 2 Lesson 5.
28. Matrix Diagrams should be developed BEFORE the ERD. True or False?
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True (*)
False
Correct
29. When creating entities in a logical model you must follow these rules: (Choose
Two)
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Include Attributes
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Name them in Plural

Name them in Singular

(*)
Exclude Attributes

Incorrect. Refer to Section 2 Lesson 3.

30. To identify an attribute as part of a unique identifier on an ER diagram, the #
symbol goes in front of it. True or False?
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True (*)
False

31. Attributes that can be divided into smaller subparts are

called________________.
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Volatile Attribute
Composite Attribute (*)
Mandatory Attribute
Single Attribute
Incorrect. Refer to Section 2 Lesson 3.
32. Entity names are always singular. True or False?
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True (*)
False
Correct
33. Data modeling is performed for the following reasons: (Choose Two)
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The ERD becomes a blueprint for designing the actual system.
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We do not need datamodels; we can just start coding right away.

It helps discussions and reviews.

(*)
We draw an ERD solely to please the users; once completed, the ERD is never
referred to again as it serves no purpose in the real world.

Incorrect. Refer to Section 2 Lesson 6.

34. Using ERDish, which wording represents cardinality? (Choose Two)
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one only

one or more
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one or multiple

one and only one

(*)
Correct
35. Which of the following statements is true regarding Implementation-Free logical
models?
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The model changes depending on the relational database software being used
The model changes depending on operating system that is being used.
The model stays the same regardless of the DBMS or operating system used. (*)
The model does not need to implemented on a DBMS.

36. ERDish includes the following except:

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Data Values. (*)
Optionality
Cardinality
Relationship Names
Correct
Section 3
(Answer all questions in this section)
37. Business rules are important to data modelers. True or False?
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True (*)
False
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38. Can all constraints be modeled on an ER diagram?
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No, and those that cannot be modeled should be listed on a separate document to be
handled programmatically (*)
No, in which case you should let the database administrator handle them
Yes, all constraints must be modeled and shown on the ER diagram
No, but you just explain them to the users so they can enforce them
Incorrect. Refer to Section 3 Lesson 3.
39. If there is a column missing in an entity - normalization should identify this
problem.
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True (*)
False
Correct
40. When data is only stored in one place in a database, the database conforms to
the rules of ___________.
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Reduction
Normality
Normalization (*)
Multiplication

41. The Rule of 3rd Normal Form states that No Non-UID attribute can be dependent
on another non-UID attribute. True or False?
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True (*)
False
Correct
42. Which of the following would best be represented by an arc?
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TEACHER (Female, Bob)
PARENT (Girl, Bob)
DELIVERY ADDRESS (Home, Office) (*)
STUDENT (Grade A student, Average Student)
Correct
43. All ER diagrams must have one of each of the following: (Choose two)
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At least one supertype and subtype

Arcs
Relationships between entities
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One or more Entities
(*)
Incorrect. Refer to Section 3 Lesson 1.
44. Arcs are used to visually represent _________ between two or more relationships
in an ERD.
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Inheritance
Sameness
Differences
Exclusivity (*)
Incorrect. Refer to Section 3 Lesson 1.
45. What do you call the entity created when you resolve a M:M relationship?
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Recursive entity
M:M entity
Inclusion entity
Intersection entity (*)

46. A _________ on a relationship line indicates the Relationship as Non-

Tranferable.
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Diamond (*)
Star
Circle
Triangle
Correct
47. Which of the following would be a logical constraint when modeling time for a
City entity?
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If you are doing a system for any French City, you would need security clearance.
People are born in the city and people die in the city.
Daily traffic patterns must be monitored to determine how many law enforcement
officers are needed.
Cites may change their names and/or country association if the borders of a country
change. (*)

48. In a physical data model, a relationship is represented as a combination of:

(Choose Two)
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Foreign Key
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Check Constraint or Unique Key

Column

Primary Key or Unique Key

(*)
Correct
49. When mapping arcs a __________ constraint can be written to enforce mutual
exclusivity.
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check (*)
not null
unique
primary key

50. The transformation from an ER diagram to a physical design involves changing

terminology. Primary Unique Identifiers in the ER diagram become __________ and
relationships become ____________.
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Foreign keys, Primary keys

Unique Keys, Primary keys
Primary keys, Foreign keys (*)
Foreign keys, mandatory business rules