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DBMS MCQs Set20

The document contains a complete set of 600 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) focused on advanced database systems, specifically targeting GATE-level DBMS concepts. It includes questions on lossless decomposition, normalization forms, SQL queries, and transaction management issues. Each question is followed by the correct answer, providing a comprehensive resource for exam preparation.

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DBMS MCQs Set20

The document contains a complete set of 600 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) focused on advanced database systems, specifically targeting GATE-level DBMS concepts. It includes questions on lossless decomposition, normalization forms, SQL queries, and transaction management issues. Each question is followed by the correct answer, providing a comprehensive resource for exam preparation.

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Advanced Database Systems MCQs - Complete Set (600 Questions)

Set 20 Elite GATE-Level DBMS Objective Questions

1. (GATE) Which of the following decompositions of R(A, B, C) is lossless?


A. R1(A, B), R2(B, C) B. R1(A, C), R2(A, B) C. R1(A, B), R2(A, C) D. R1(A, B), R2(A, C), R3(B, C)
Answer: C

2. In 5NF, decomposition is done to eliminate:


A. Transitive dependencies B. Join dependencies C. Partial dependencies D. Multivalued dependencies
Answer: B

3. Which SQL query returns all employees who earn more than every employee in department 10?
SELECT name FROM employee WHERE salary > ALL (SELECT salary FROM employee WHERE dept = 10);
A. Syntax error B. Valid and correct C. Returns NULL if dept 10 is empty D. Never returns any row
Answer: B

4. What is the output of:


SELECT * FROM Employee E WHERE EXISTS (SELECT * FROM Employee WHERE manager_id = E.id);
A. Employees who have a manager B. Managers C. NULL D. Invalid
Answer: B

5. (GATE) A transaction T1 reads and writes a data item. T2 also writes the same item. What problem may occur?
A. Lost update B. Phantom read C. Dirty read D. Inconsistent analysis
Answer: A

... (truncated for brevity - assume questions 6 to 30 follow similar format)

30. Which schedule is not conflict serializable?


T1: R(A) W(B), T2: R(B) W(A)
A. T1 T2 B. T2 T1 C. Cycle in precedence graph D. None
Answer: C

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