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Computer Science 9618

Monthly Test | AS

Databases | Marking Scheme


Total Marks: 22

Section A: Scenario-Based Questions


1. Music Streaming Database Scenario
(a) Primary Key Identification (1 mark)
- Marking: Award 1 mark for correctly underlining UserID and SongID as the composite primary key.
- Example Answer: Playlist(UserID, SongID, AddedDate)

(b) Definition of 3NF (2 marks)


- Marking:
- 1 mark for a correct definition: A table is in 3NF if it is in 2NF, and
no non-key attribute/field:
- is dependent on another non key attribute
OR
- is transitively dependent on the primary key.
- 1 mark for explaining its importance: Ensures data integrity and minimizes redundancy.
- Example Answer:
- Definition: A table is in 3NF if [it is in 2NF and] all non-key attributes are [non-transitively dependent on
the primary key or] not dependent on another non-key attribute.
- Importance: This reduces data duplication and improves data integrity.

(c) ER Diagram Completion (2 marks)


- Marking:
- 1 mark for correctly indicating the relationships between User and Playlist.
- 1 mark for correctly indicating the relationships between Song and Playlist.
- Example Answer:

- Show User to Playlist as a 1-to-many relationship and Playlist to Song as a many-to-1


relationship.

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Computer Science 9618
Monthly Test | AS

Databases | Marking Scheme


(d) DDL Command for Playlist Table (3 marks)
- Marking:
- 1 mark for defining UserID and SongID as a composite primary key.
- 1 mark for including foreign key constraints.
- 1 mark for correct table creation syntax.
- Example Answer:
CREATE TABLE Playlist (
UserID INTEGER,
SongID INTEGER,
AddedDate DATE,
PRIMARY KEY (UserID, SongID),
FOREIGN KEY (UserID) REFERENCES User(UserID),
FOREIGN KEY (SongID) REFERENCES Song(SongID)
);

Section B: SQL Practical Application

2. Data Modification and Retrieval

(a) Inserting Data (2 marks)


- Marking:
- 1 mark for correct INSERT INTO syntax.
- 1 mark for accurate value insertion.
- Example Answer:
INSERT INTO Playlist (UserID, SongID, AddedDate)
VALUES (2024, 5678, “2024-11-05”);
OR
INSERT INTO Playlist
VALUES (2024, 5678, “2024-11-05”);

p.s. single or double quotes both are allowed for date

(b) Updating Data (2 marks)


- Marking:
- 1 mark for correct UPDATE syntax.
- 1 mark for accurately setting AddedDate.
- Example Answer:
UPDATE Playlist
SET AddedDate = ‘2024-11-06’
WHERE UserID = 2024 AND SongID = 5678;

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Computer Science 9618
Monthly Test | AS

Databases | Marking Scheme


(c) Query to List Songs (3 marks)
- Marking:
- 1 mark for the correct SELECT clause.
- 1 mark for using an inner join between Playlist and User.
- 1 mark for the correct WHERE condition and ORDER BY clause.
- Example Answer:
SELECT Playlist.UserID, Username, AddedDate
FROM Playlist
INNER JOIN User ON Playlist.UserID = User.UserID
WHERE SubscriptionType = 'Premium'
ORDER BY AddedDate DESC;

OR

SELECT Playlist.UserID, Username, AddedDate


FROM Playlist, User
WHERE Playlist.UserID = User.UserID
AND SubscriptionType = 'Premium'
ORDER BY AddedDate DESC;

Section C: Database Management

3. Concurrency Control (3 marks)


This is a general question, so any understandable response with a reference to issues and a solution is
accepted. Answer must refer issues and solution in databases context.
- Marking:
- 1 mark for mentioning a potential issue, such as data inconsistency or deadlock.
- 1 mark for another potential issue.
- 1 mark for an effective method to manage concurrency (e.g., locking mechanisms or isolation levels).
- Example Answer:
- Issues: Data inconsistency when two users update the same record at the same time. Deadlocks when
two transactions wait for resources locked by each other.
- Management: Use of database locks and implementing proper isolation levels.

4. Adding a Column (1 mark)


- Marking: 1 mark for correct ALTER TABLE syntax.
- Example Answer:
ALTER TABLE Song ADD COLUMN Duration TIME;

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Computer Science 9618
Monthly Test | AS

Databases | Marking Scheme


5. Dropping Constraints (1 mark)
- Marking: 1 mark for correct syntax to drop the primary key.
- Example Answer:
ALTER TABLE Playlist DROP PRIMARY KEY;

Section D: Advanced Database Concepts

6. ER Diagram Explanation (2 marks)


- Marking:
- 1 mark for sensibly explaining what relationships means in an ER diagram with reference to
PK and FK need in it. (e.g., 1-to-many).
- 1 mark for providing an example (e.g., User to Playlist as 1-to-many).
- Example Answer:
- Explanation: Relationship refers to the number of instances of one entity that can be associated with an
instance of another entity. Any correct answer is acceptable.
- Example: In a music streaming platform, a User can have many Playlists, making it a 1-to-many
relationship.

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