1) Explain about Database system Environment.

A: DATABASE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT One of the primary aims of a database is to supply users
with an abstract view of data, hiding a certain element of how data is stored and manipulated.
Therefore, the starting point for the design of a database should be an abstract and general description
of the information needs of the organization that is to be represented in the database. And hence you
will require an environment to store data and make it work as a database.

Storage Manager: Storage manager is the component of a database system that

provides interface between low-level data stored in database, application programs and queries
submitted to the system. The storage manager is important because databases typically require a large
amount of storage space. Corporate databases range in size from hundreds of gigabytes to, for the
largest databases, terabytes of data. Since the main memory of computers cannot store this much
information, the information is stored on disks. Data are moved between disk storage and main memory
as needed.  The storage manager is responsible for the interaction with the file manager. The raw data
are stored on the disk using the file system provided by the operating system. The storage manager is
responsible for storing, retrieving, and updating data in the database. The storage manager components
include: 1) Authorization and Integrity Manager, which tests for the satisfaction of integrity constraints
and checks the authority of users to access data.

2) Transaction Manager, which ensures that the database remains in a consistent (correct)
state despite system failures, and that concurrent transaction executions proceed without
conflicting. 3) File Manager, which manages the allocation of space on disk storage and the
data structures used to represent information stored on disk. 4) Buffer Manager, which is
responsible for fetching data from disk storage into main memory, and deciding what data
to cache in main memory. Buffer manager is a critical part of the database system, since it
enables the database to handle data sizes that are much larger than the size of main
memory. The storage manager implements several data structures as part of the physical
system implementation:
3)  Data files, which store the database itself.
4)  Data dictionary, which stores metadata about structure of database, in particular schema
of database.
5)  Indices, which can provide fast access to data items. Like the index in a textbook, a
database index provides pointers to those data items that hold a particular value. The Query
Processor: The query processor is important because it helps the database system to
simplify and facilitate access to data. It allows database users to obtain good performance
while being able to work at the view level. It is the job of the database system to translate
updates and queries written in a nonprocedural language, at the logical level, into an
efficient sequence of operations at the physical level. The query processor components
include:
1) DDL interpreter, which interprets DDL statements and records the definitions in the data
dictionary.
2) DML compiler, which translates DML statements in a query language into an evaluation
plan consisting of low-level instructions that the query evaluation engine understands. The
DML compiler also performs query optimization; that is, it picks lowest cost evaluation plan
among the alternatives.
3) Query evaluation engine, which executes low-level instructions generated by the DML
compiler.

2)Draw ER diagram for hospital management system.

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3)Briefly explain the operations of Relational Algebra.

A: The relational algebra is a procedural query language. It consists of a set of operations that
take one or two relations as input and produce a new relation as their result. The fundamental
operations in the relational algebra are select, project, union, set difference, Cartesian product, and
rename. In addition to the fundamental operations, there are several other operations—namely, set
intersection, natural join, and assignment. We shall define these operations in terms of the
fundamental operations. Fundamental Operations The select, project, and rename operations are
called unary operations, because they operate on one relation. The other three operations operate
on pairs of relations and are, therefore, called binary operations. Consider the Two relations
STUDENT, QUARTERLY. The STUDENT relation is used to describe the complete personal information
about student, his roll no, name, date of birth, 2nd language. Another relation QUARTERLY used to
describe the students marks in 3 subjects with roll no's
 The SELECT Operation: The Select operation selects tuples that satisfy a given predicate. Alower
case Greek letter sigma (σ) is used to denote Select operation. Predicate appears as subscript tor.
The argument relation is given in parentheses. The General form of selection operation is: σ
predicate (relation) All comparisons =, #, , <=, >= were allowed in the select operation predicate.
Furthermore, several predicates may be combined into a large predicate using the connectives and
() and or (V).

The PROJECT Operation: The projection of a relation is defined as a projection of all its tuples
over some set of attributes. i.e., it yields a "vertical subset" of the relation. The projection operation
is used to either reduce the number of attributes in the resultant relation or to reorder attributes.
Projection is denoted by Greek letter pi (Π). We list these attributes that we wish to appear in the
result as a subscript to

The RENAME Operation: Unlike relations in the DB, the results of relational-algebra expressions
do not have a name that we can use to refer to them. It is useful to be able to give them names; the
rename operator, denoted by the lowercase Greek letter rho (ρ), lets us do this. Given a relational-
algebra expression E, the following expression returns the result of expression E under the namex.

CARTESIAN PRODUCT Operation: This operation allows us to combine information from several
relations. Thus operation is denoted by a cross(X). Thus operation is a binary. Suppose r1 and r2 are
two relations, Cartesian product of these two relations can be written are r1 Xr2. In other words,
Cartesian product of two relations is the concatenation of tuples belonging to the two relations. A
new resultant relation scheme is created consisting of all possible combinations of tuples. If there
are m tuples in relation r1, and n tuples in relation r2, then there is m x n ways of choosing a pair of
tuples. One tuple from each relation is chosen, so there are n1 x n2 tuples in r

UNIONOperation: Theunionoftworelationsrandsisdenotedbyrs.TheoutputrelationZ=r s has

tuples drawn from r and s. The result relation Z contains tuples that are in either r or s or in both of
them. The duplicate tuples are eliminated. For a union operation r ∪ s to be valid, we require that
two conditions hold: • The relations r and s must be of the same arity. i.e., they must have the same
number ofattributes. • The domains of the ith attribute of r and the ith attribute of s must be the
same, for alli. Note that r and s can be either database relations or temporary relations that are the
result of relational algebra expressions.

4)Differentiate between file system and dbms.

A: Sure! Here's a table summarizing the differences between a file system and a database
management system (DBMS):

| Aspect | File System | DBMS |

|---------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------
|
 | Data Structure | Organized in files and directories | Organized in tables, rows, and
columns |

| Data Persistence | Data stored on disk or storage media | Data stored in disk, memory, or
cached |

| Data Integrity | No built-in data integrity constraints | Enforces data integrity constraints
|

| Query and Manipulation | Custom application code for data operations | SQL and other query
languages for data operations |

| Concurrency and Transaction Management | No built-in concurrency or transaction management

| Provides concurrency control and transaction management |

| Scalability and Performance | Scalability features may be limited | Built-in scalability features
for handling large data and user loads |

5)Explain about data models in dbms?

A: In a database management system (DBMS), a data model is a conceptual representation of the

structure and organization of the data within the database. It defines how the data is organized, stored,
and accessed. Data models provide a way to describe and understand the relationships between data
elements, the constraints that apply to the data, and the operations that can be performed on the data.

There are several types of data models used in DBMS, including:

1. Hierarchical Model: This model represents data in a tree-like structure, where each record has a
parent-child relationship. It is suitable for representing one-to-many relationships. However, it can be
inflexible and complex to navigate.

2. Network Model: Similar to the hierarchical model, the network model also represents data with
a parent-child relationship. However, it allows multiple parent records, enabling many-to-many
relationships. This model is more flexible than the hierarchical model, but it can still be complex to
manage.
 3. Relational Model: The relational model is the most widely used data model in DBMS. It
organizes data into tables with rows and columns, where each table represents an entity, and the
relationships between entities are established through keys. The relational model provides a structured
and flexible way to store and retrieve data, and it supports powerful query operations using SQL.

4. Entity-Relationship Model (ER Model): The ER model focuses on the logical relationships
between entities in a database. It uses entity-relationship diagrams (ERDs) to visualize entities,
attributes, and the relationships between them. This model helps in understanding the data
requirements and designing the database structure.

5. Object-Oriented Model: The object-oriented model represents data as objects that encapsulate
both data and behavior. It extends the concepts of object-oriented programming to databases,
allowing inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism. This model is well-suited for complex data
structures and applications.

6. Object-Relational Model: The object-relational model combines the features of the relational
model and the object-oriented model. It allows the storage and manipulation of complex data types
and supports inheritance, encapsulation, and object-oriented concepts within a relational database.

6) Define Codd’s Rule. Explain about Entity-Relationship Model with sample Example.

A: Codd's rules, also known as Edgar F. Codd's Twelve Rules for Relational Database
Management Systems (RDBMS), provide a set of guidelines and principles for evaluating the
effectiveness and adherence of a DBMS to the relational model. These rules were proposed by
Edgar F. Codd, a pioneer in the field of relational databases. Here is an overview of Codd's 12
rules:

1. Rule of Systematic Treatment of Null Values: The DBMS must support a systematic and
consistent way of handling missing or unknown values (NULLs).

2. Rule of the Information Principle: All information in a relational database is represented

explicitly, and data can be accessed using a combination of table name, column name, and value.

3. Rule of Guaranteed Access: Every individual data item (attribute) in a relational database must
be logically accessible by its table name, primary key, and column name.
4. Rule of Systematic Treatment of Duplicates: Duplicates must be eliminated or treated
separately to maintain the integrity and consistency of the database.

5. Rule of Comprehensive Data Sublanguage: The DBMS must provide a comprehensive and
non-procedural language for defining, manipulating, and querying the database.

6. Rule of View Updating: All views that are theoretically updatable must be updatable by the
system.

7. Rule of High-Level Insert, Update, and Delete: The DBMS must support high-level insert,
update, and delete operations, allowing users to work with sets of data rather than individual
records.

8. Rule of Physical Data Independence: The internal representation and storage structures of the
data should be independent of the conceptual schema, enabling changes in the physical storage
without affecting the logical schema or applications.

9. Rule of Logical Data Independence: Changes in the logical schema, such as adding or
modifying tables and views, should not affect the existing applications or their external schemas.

10. Rule of Integrity Independence: Integrity constraints should be separate from application
programs and stored in the data dictionary, ensuring consistency and integrity across the database.

11. Rule of Distribution Independence: The DBMS should provide mechanisms for distributing
the database across multiple locations and nodes while maintaining transparency to users and
applications.

12. Rule of Non-Subversion: The DBMS must not allow users or applications to bypass security
and integrity rules, ensuring that data integrity is maintained at all times.

The Entity-Relationship (ER) model is a conceptual data model used in database design to
represent the entities, relationships, attributes, and constraints involved in a system or domain. It
was originally proposed by Peter Chen in the 1970s as a way to visually represent database
structures.

The ER model focuses on three main components:

1. Entities: An entity is a distinct object, concept, or thing in the real world that can be identified
and described uniquely. It could be a physical object (e.g., a customer, a product) or a conceptual
entity (e.g., an invoice, a booking). Entities are represented as rectangles in an ER diagram, and
they possess attributes that describe their characteristics.

2. Relationships: Relationships define the associations and interactions between entities. They
represent the connections or associations among entities in the real world. For example, a
relationship between a "Customer" entity and an "Order" entity might represent the fact that a
customer can place multiple orders. Relationships are depicted as diamonds in an ER diagram,
and they can have cardinality (such as one-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-many) and
optionalities (such as mandatory or optional participation).

3. Attributes: Attributes are the properties or characteristics of an entity. They provide additional
information about the entity. For example, a "Customer" entity may have attributes like name,
address, and phone number. Attributes are represented as ovals connected to their respective
entities in an ER diagram.

In an ER diagram, entities, relationships, and attributes are visually represented and connected
using lines. The cardinality of relationships is indicated using crow's foot notation (e.g., a line
with a "crow's foot" at one end to represent a one-to-many relationship).

The ER model helps in understanding the data requirements and relationships within a system or
domain. It serves as a foundation for designing the logical and physical structure of a database.
By capturing entities, relationships, and attributes, the ER model provides a clear and concise
representation of the data that needs to be stored and managed in a database.

From an ER model, it is possible to derive a logical schema, such as a relational schema, which
defines the tables, columns, primary keys, and foreign keys needed to implement the database.
Tools and methodologies exist to convert an ER diagram into a relational database schema.
Overall, the Entity-Relationship model is a widely used and intuitive approach to database design,
enabling effective communication and collaboration between designers, stakeholders, and
developers involved in the creation of a database system.

7) Describe Functional dependency with sample Example.

A: In a database management system (DBMS), functional dependencies are used to describe the
relationships between attributes (or columns) in a relation (or table). Functional dependencies
help in understanding the dependencies and constraints within the data, which is essential for data
normalization and ensuring data integrity.

A functional dependency is a relationship between two sets of attributes: the determinant and the
dependent attributes. It states that for a given value of the determinant, there is a unique value
associated with the dependent attributes.

Let's consider an example with a relation (table) called "Employees" with attributes:
EmployeeID, Name, Department, and Salary.

1. Simple Functional Dependency: A simple functional dependency is when a single attribute

determines another attribute. For instance, if we assume that EmployeeID uniquely determines
the Name of an employee, we can express this as:

EmployeeID → Name

This means that for a given EmployeeID, there will be only one corresponding Name value.

2. Composite Functional Dependency: A composite functional dependency is when a

combination of attributes determines another attribute. For example, if we assume that the
combination of EmployeeID and Department determines the Salary, we can express it as:

EmployeeID, Department → Salary

This means that for a given combination of EmployeeID and Department, there will be only one
corresponding Salary value.

Functional dependencies play a crucial role in database design and normalization. By identifying
and analyzing the functional dependencies within a relation, we can eliminate redundancy and
anomalies in the data.

Normalization is the process of organizing the data in a database to minimize redundancy and
ensure data integrity. It involves decomposing a relation into multiple smaller relations based on
their functional dependencies. The goal is to achieve higher levels of normalization (e.g., 1st, 2nd,
3rd normal form) to reduce data redundancy and improve data integrity.

Functional dependencies help in the normalization process by identifying the primary key,
candidate keys, and non-key attributes in a relation. They guide the decomposition of a relation
into smaller, well-structured relations that follow the principles of normalization.
 In summary, functional dependencies are relationships between attributes in a relation, expressing
the dependencies between determinant and dependent attributes. They are crucial for data
normalization, eliminating redundancy, and ensuring data integrity in a database.

8).Explain about types of entities and attributes.

A: In database management systems (DBMS), entities and attributes are fundamental components
used to model and represent data. Let's explore the types of entities and attributes commonly
encountered:

1. Types of Entities:

a. Strong Entities: A strong entity is an entity that can exist independently and has its own
unique identifier or primary key. For example, in a database for a university, a "Student" entity can be
considered a strong entity as it has its own unique identifier (such as student ID) and can exist
independently.

b. Weak Entities: A weak entity is an entity that cannot exist independently and depends on
another entity, known as its owner entity, for its existence. Weak entities have a partial key that is
combined with the owner entity's primary key to uniquely identify them. For instance, in the
university database, a "Course Offering" entity might be considered a weak entity as it depends on the
"Course" entity for its existence. The combination of the course identifier and the semester could
serve as the partial key for the weak entity.

2. Types of Attributes:

a. Simple Attributes: Simple attributes are indivisible and atomic attributes that cannot be
further broken down into sub-parts. They represent basic information about an entity. For example, in
the "Student" entity, attributes like "Name," "Age," and "Gender" can be considered simple attributes.

b. Composite Attributes: Composite attributes are composed of multiple simple attributes. They
represent a combination of information that provides more detailed or structured data. For instance,
an attribute like "Address" in the "Student" entity could be composite, consisting of sub-attributes like
"Street," "City," "State," and "ZIP Code."

c. Derived Attributes: Derived attributes are attributes that are not stored directly in the database
but are derived or calculated from other attributes. They are typically derived through formulas or
computations. For example, in a "Sales" entity, an attribute like "Total Price" could be derived by
multiplying the "Quantity" attribute with the "Unit Price."

d. Multi-Valued Attributes: Multi-valued attributes can have multiple values for a single entity
occurrence. They represent sets or collections of values. For example, in an entity representing a
"Product," an attribute like "Colors Available" can be multi-valued as a product can come in multiple
colors.

e. Null-valued Attributes: Null-valued attributes represent missing or unknown values. They

indicate that no value or information is available for a particular attribute of an entity occurrence.
 These types of entities and attributes help in accurately representing and modeling real-world
scenarios in a database. They provide a structured way to organize and store data, ensuring that the
relationships and characteristics of entities are properly captured. By understanding and utilizing
these concepts, DBMS users can design effective database schemas and perform data operations
efficiently.

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