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Database Management System QA Detailed

A database system is a structured collection of data managed by a DBMS, providing efficient data storage and manipulation. It differs from a file system by offering advanced features like querying and data integrity. Key concepts include schemas, data independence, entities, attributes, specialization, and generalization within the context of an ER model.

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Database Management System QA Detailed

A database system is a structured collection of data managed by a DBMS, providing efficient data storage and manipulation. It differs from a file system by offering advanced features like querying and data integrity. Key concepts include schemas, data independence, entities, attributes, specialization, and generalization within the context of an ER model.

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UNIT I: Database System and ER Model

Q: What is a database system?

A: A database system is a structured collection of data managed by a Database Management

System (DBMS). It enables efficient storage, retrieval, and manipulation of data, ensuring

consistency and reliability.

Q: Differentiate between Database and File System.

A: A database provides a structured way to store data with features like querying, data integrity, and

security. In contrast, a file system stores data in files with no advanced capabilities for data

manipulation or abstraction.

Q: Who are database users?

A: Database users include:

1. Database Administrators (manage the database systems).

2. Developers (design and implement database applications).

3. End-users (access and use the data).

4. Analysts (extract insights from data).

Q: List two advantages of a database system.

A: 1. **Data Integrity**: Ensures accuracy and consistency of data across the system.

2. **Reduced Redundancy**: Eliminates duplicate data storage, saving space and preventing

inconsistencies.

Q: What is a schema in a database?

A: A schema is the logical structure or design of a database, defining how data is organized, such

as tables, relationships, and constraints.

Q: What is data independence?

A: Data independence is the ability to change the schema at one level without affecting schemas at
other levels, allowing flexibility and scalability.

Q: Define entity and attribute in the context of an ER model.

A: An entity represents a real-world object or concept (e.g., Student). Attributes are properties that

describe an entity (e.g., Name, ID, Age).

Q: What is specialization in an ER model?

A: Specialization is a process of creating sub-entities from a generalized entity to represent more

specific details (e.g., Employee -> Manager, Technician).

Q: What is the three-tier architecture of a database?

A: It is a layered architecture with:

1. **Presentation Layer**: User interface.

2. **Application Layer**: Logic and processing.

3. **Data Layer**: Database storage.

Q: What is generalization in an ER diagram?

A: Generalization is combining multiple entities into a higher-level entity to simplify the model (e.g.,

Car and Truck -> Vehicle).

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