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Class 10 - Database Management System Questions and Answers

Section B: Answer the following questions - 2 marks each

1. What is data?

Data refers to raw facts and figures that do not have any meaning unless processed. For example,

numbers, dates, or text.

2. What is information?

Information is processed data that is meaningful and useful for decision-making. For example, 'The

average score of the class is 85.'

3. What do you mean by the terms database and DBMS?

Database: A structured collection of related data stored for easy access and management.

DBMS: Database Management System is software used to create, manage, and interact with

databases.

4. List any 2 advantages of a database.

1. Easy to store and retrieve data.

2. Prevents data duplication and ensures consistency.

5. In two lines, explain how databases help businesses.

Databases help businesses by efficiently managing large amounts of data, enabling quick access,

and improving decision-making.

6. What is RDBMS?

Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) is a type of DBMS that organizes data into

related tables.

7. What is a relation in a database?

A relation is a table in a database that consists of rows (records) and columns (fields).

8. What is the use of database forms?

Forms allow users to enter, modify, and view data in a user-friendly manner.
9. What is the significance of database reports?

Reports present data in a structured and readable format for analysis and decision-making.

10. How does a query help in retrieving information from the data stored in the database?

Queries filter, sort, and display specific data based on user-defined conditions.

11. How is VARCHAR different from CHAR data type in a database?

CHAR: Fixed-length data type; unused space is padded.

VARCHAR: Variable-length data type; no extra space is wasted.

12. What is the relation between a foreign key and a primary key?

A foreign key in one table refers to the primary key of another table to establish a relationship

between them.

13. List any two commands of DDL and DML each.

DDL Commands: CREATE, ALTER.

DML Commands: SELECT, INSERT.

14. Why do we need a transaction or child table?

Child tables establish relationships with parent tables to maintain data integrity.

15. Mention the use of any two field properties of a table.

Data Type: Specifies the type of data (e.g., text, number).

Field Size: Limits the number of characters in a field.

16. How will you set a primary key in a table?

In table design, select the desired field and mark it as the primary key using the toolbar.

17. Give two basic differences between table data view and table design view.

Data View: Displays the data in the table.

Design View: Allows modification of table structure (fields, data types).

18. Write SQL statement to create a table 'Person' to store Full Name, Birth Date, Email ID, and

City, with Email ID as the primary key.

CREATE TABLE Person (

FullName VARCHAR(100),
BirthDate DATE,

EmailID VARCHAR(100) PRIMARY KEY,

City VARCHAR(50)

);

19. How will you sort data in a database table?

Use the ORDER BY clause in SQL or sorting options in the database GUI.

20. What do you mean by referential integrity?

Referential integrity ensures that foreign key values in a child table match primary key values in the

parent table.

21. List one example of types of relationships each.

One-to-One: A person and their passport.

One-to-Many: A teacher and their students.

Many-to-Many: Students and courses.

22. What is a wildcard? Mention 2 examples of wildcard.

Wildcards are symbols used in queries to represent patterns. Examples:

% for multiple characters.

_ for a single character.

23. How will you group data on a field in query design view?

Use the 'Group By' option in the query design or the GROUP BY clause in SQL.

24. What do you mean by control properties?

Control properties define the behavior and appearance of controls (e.g., text boxes, labels) in forms

and reports.
Section C: Answer the following questions - 3 marks each

1. What is the significance of a database?

Databases efficiently store, retrieve, and manage large amounts of data, reduce redundancy,

ensure consistency, and improve decision-making.

2. Briefly discuss any 2 major advantages of a database.

1. Reduces data redundancy.

2. Ensures data security and access control.

3. How can a database help a school like yours?

A database can store student records, attendance, grades, and staff details, making it easier to

manage and retrieve information.

4. What is the basic difference between the structure of a flat file system and a relational database?

Flat File System: Data is stored in a single table without relationships.

Relational Database: Data is stored in multiple related tables to reduce redundancy.

5. In one line, define the terms table, query, form, and report.

Table: A collection of data organized into rows and columns.

Query: A request to retrieve specific data.

Form: A user interface for entering and editing data.

Report: A formatted output of data for analysis.

6. What is the significance of foreign key and primary key in a database?

Primary Key: Uniquely identifies each record in a table.

Foreign Key: Links two tables and ensures referential integrity.

7. Briefly describe the two logical types of SQL.

DDL (Data Definition Language): Defines and modifies the structure of a database (e.g., CREATE,

ALTER).

DML (Data Manipulation Language): Manages data in a database (e.g., SELECT, INSERT).

8. List the steps to design a table using table wizard.


1. Open the database application.

2. Choose the 'Table Wizard' option.

3. Select fields and their data types.

4. Define the primary key.

5. Save the table.

9. How will you add a new field and a new constraint in a table? Explain with an example.

Add a new field:

ALTER TABLE Student ADD PhoneNumber VARCHAR(15);

Add a new constraint:

ALTER TABLE Student ADD CONSTRAINT chk_Age CHECK (Age >= 18);

Example: Adding a phone number field ensures contact information is recorded, and a constraint

ensures only adults are added.

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