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This document is an examination paper for the Diploma in Linux Engineering at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University, focusing on the Introduction to MySQL Database System. It includes instructions for candidates, a compulsory question, and additional questions covering topics such as database definitions, keys, RDBMS examples, database design, normalization, and SQL commands. The exam is scheduled for 1 ½ hours and requires candidates to submit their answer booklets to the invigilator.

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Ict 2114

This document is an examination paper for the Diploma in Linux Engineering at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University, focusing on the Introduction to MySQL Database System. It includes instructions for candidates, a compulsory question, and additional questions covering topics such as database definitions, keys, RDBMS examples, database design, normalization, and SQL commands. The exam is scheduled for 1 ½ hours and requires candidates to submit their answer booklets to the invigilator.

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JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL INFORMATICS AND INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS


UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR THE DIPLOMA IN LINUX ENGINEERING
1ST YEAR 1ST SEMESTER 2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

KISUMU CAMPUS

COURSE CODE: ICT 2114

COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO MYSQL DATABASE SYSTEM


EXAM VENUE: STREAM: Dip. Linux Engineering

DATE: EXAM SESSION:


TIME: 1 ½ HOURS

Instructions:

1. Answer question 1 (Compulsory) and ANY other 2 questions.


2. Candidates are advised not to write on the question paper.
3. Candidates must hand in their answer booklets to the invigilator while in the
examination room.

1
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)

a) Define the following terms; (4 marks)


i. Data
ii. Database
iii. Database Management System (DBMS)
iv. SQL
b) Differentiate between a primary key and a composite key (4 marks)
c) Differentiate between MySQL and NoSQL (4 marks)
d) Give four attributes of a foreign key (4 marks)
e) Define the following (4 marks)
i. Unions
ii. Joins
iii. Views
iv. indexes
f) List five examples of RDBMS programs (5 marks)
g) What is PHP (1 marks)
h) Give two database security threats and how to mitigate them (4 marks)
QUESTION TWO 20 MARKS
a) What do you understand by the term database design (2 marks)?
b) Using an illustration explain the stages in database development lifecycle (18 marks)

QUESTION THREE 20 MARKS

a) Define the following terms (4 marks)


i. Entity
ii. Entity Relationship Modelling
b) Explain the importance of Entity Relationship Modelling (6 Marks)
c) List two major characteristics of Entities (2 marks)
d) Describe four major types of DBMS (8 marks)

QUESTION FOUR 20 MARKS


a) What is Normalization? (2 marks)
b) Using a simple table illustrate the Normalization process from 1NF to 3NF (8 marks)
c) What is a foreign key (2 marks)
d) Explain four features that simplify the process of MySQL server administration
(8 marks)
2
QUESTION FIVE 20 MARKS
a) Select statement is the most frequently used SQL command. Explain the following
select statement general syntax; (10 marks)

SELECT [DISTINCT|ALL ] { * | [fieldExpression [AS newName]} FROM tableName


[alias] [WHERE condition][GROUP BY fieldName(s)] [HAVING condition] ORDER
BY fieldName(s)

b) What are functions (2 marks)


c) Give six arithmetic operators used in numeric functions (6 marks)
d) List two uses of functions in SQL (2 marks)

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