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Unit 3: Database Management System using LibreOffice Base

Worksheet 1-Introduction to Database Management t System

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the primary difference between data and information?


o a) Data is processed, while information is unprocessed.
o b) Data is raw facts, and information is processed data.
o c) Data is always numerical, while information is textual.
o d) Data and information are the same.
2. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a database?
o a) Data redundancy
o b) Data sharing
o c) Improved data security
o d) Efficient data management
3. Which of these is a type of data model?
o a) Functional Data Model
o b) Relational Data Model
o c) Object-Oriented Data Model
o d) Both b and c
4. In a hierarchical data model, data is organized in a:
o a) Graph
o b) Table
o c) Tree structure
o d) Network
5. Which of these statements is true about relational databases?
o a) Data is stored in rows and columns.
o b) Relationships are represented using keys.
o c) Each table has a unique name.
o d) All of the above.
6. What is the purpose of a primary key in a database?
o a) To define the table structure
o b) To uniquely identify a record
o c) To sort data alphabetically
o d) To create duplicate records
7. Which of the following is NOT an object in an RDBMS?
o a) Table
o b) Query
o c) Spreadsheet
o d) Form
8. Which key is used to establish a relationship between two tables?
o a) Primary key
o b) Foreign key
o c) Composite key
o d) Candidate key
Unit 3: Database Management System using LibreOffice Base
9. The term ‘record’ in a database refers to:
o a) A single column in a table
o b) A single row in a table
o c) The entire database
o d) The structure of a table
10. What is an essential feature of the relational database model?
o a) Data is stored in files
o b) Data is linked using relationships
o c) Data is unstructured
o d) Data is hierarchical

Part A: Theory Questions (1 mark each)

1. Define data and information. How are they different in a database context?
2. List any two advantages of using a database management system (DBMS).
3. Name the three types of data models commonly used in databases.
4. What is a relational database model? Mention one key feature of this model.
5. Identify any two objects of a relational database management system (RDBMS).

Part B: Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)

6. Explain the terms "field," "record," and "table" in the context of a database.
7. Describe the hierarchical data model and give an example of its use.
8. Differentiate between a primary key and a foreign key in a database.

Part C: Practical Questions (3 marks each)

9. Create a sample table to record the details of students in a class. The table should include
the following fields: Student ID, Name, Age, and Grade. Provide an example with at least
two rows of data.
10. Identify and describe three objects of an RDBMS, explaining their purpose in managing
databases.
11. Compare and contrast the network data model and the relational data model with
examples of each.

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