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Introduction to data base

D. Answer the following questions

1. Define the terms

(a) Database

A database is a collection of logically related data items stored in an


organised manner.

(b) Data redundancy

Duplication of data is called data redundancy.

(c) Report

A report is the formatted result of query which contain data required for
decision making and analysis.

2. Give one point of difference between

(a) Data and Information

Raw facts and figures is called data.

Processed data is called information.

(b) Form and Query

A form is a feature of a database using which we can enter data in a


table in an easy manner.

A query is used to retrieve desired information from the database.

(c) Network and hierarchical data model

In a Network data model multiple records are linked to same master


file.

All the records in the hierarchical data model are linked to each other at
various level thereby forming a hierarchy.

3. Give any four advantages of a DBMS.

Advantages of a DBMS are : (Write any four)

 Organised storage - The data in the database is stored in an organised


manner, so that retrieval of the required data is fast and accurate
 Data analysis - A database helps in analysis of data based on certain criteria.
 Data Sharing – In a database the users of the database can share the data
among themselves.
 Reduce Data redundancy (Duplication of data) – database reduces data
redundancy
 Reduce Data inconsistency - By minimising data redundancy, chances of
inconsistent data being stored is reduced.
 Data integrity – data integrity means that data is accurate and consistent in
the database
 Security - Unauthorised access can be controlled by assigning passwords to
the users.
4. Consider the table given below and answer the questions that follow

Table: Library

Book_Id Book Name Author Name Price Publisher


F001 Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen 550 ABC
S004 Amazing Astronomy E. Shane 1050 ABC
C005 IT and Mankind MHA Diwaan 2500 HYM
(a) Name the fields in the given table.

The given table contains 5 fields.

1. Book_Id
2. Book Name
3. Author Name
4. Price
5. Publisher

(b) Which field should be made the primary key?

Book_Id is the primary key.

(c) Is there any alternate key in the table?

Book Name

(d) How is primary key different from foreign key? Explain with example.
In TEACHER Table T_ID will act as

Primary key while in DEPARTMENT Table T_ID will act as Foreign key.

Chapter 9. Starting LibreOffice Base

Answer the given questions

1. Differentiate between:

(a) Memo and Varchar data type


(b) Number and Decimal data type

(c) Design View and Datasheet view of a table

2. Name the menu items present on the Base User Interface.

The menu items present on the Base User Interface are :

1. File
2. Edit
3. View
4. Insert
5. Tools
6. Window
7. Help
4. How can we define a primary key in a table?

A primary key is a field that uniquely identifies a record in the table. To make a
particular field as the primary key, place the mouse pointer before the field name and
right click. A pop up menu appears. Select the Primary Key option. A key icon
appears before the field name indicating that it is a primary key.

5. Write steps to sort the table in descending order of primary key.

1. Open the Event table in datasheet view and select the field on which you want
to sort.
2. From the tool bar click Sort Ascending icon if the table has to be sorted in
ascending order. Alternatively select Sort Descending icon if the table has to
be sorted in descending order of selected field.
3. The table will be sorted in the given order(ascending/descending).

6. What is the use of navigation box with respect to tables in a database?

The navigation box is used to navigate(move) through various records of the


table. The various components of Navigation box are as follows:

Record selector box - This is the text box where the currently active record
number is displayed. We may enter the record number that we want to see in this
text box.

Navigation buttons- These are used to scroll vertically in the table.

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