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Chapter 3 discusses various aspects of Database Management Systems (DBMS) and Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), including definitions, data organization, table structures, and relationships. It explains the importance of data types, sorting methods, referential integrity, and the use of queries with examples. Additionally, it outlines the creation of tables, forms, and reports in OpenOffice Base.

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CH- 3(DBMS) Unsolved

Chapter 3 discusses various aspects of Database Management Systems (DBMS) and Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), including definitions, data organization, table structures, and relationships. It explains the importance of data types, sorting methods, referential integrity, and the use of queries with examples. Additionally, it outlines the creation of tables, forms, and reports in OpenOffice Base.

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CHAPTER 3: Database Management System

Unsolved Questions
1. What is the full form of DBMS?
Ans 1. DBMS stands for Database Management System.

2. What is RDBMS? Explain.


Ans 2. RDBMS stands for Relational Database Management System. It is a special database software
required to store, maintain and retrieve data from multiple tables present in a single
database. It is used to define and build a strong relationship between database tables.

3. In RDBMS, how can data be organized?


Ans 3. RDBMS works with a relational database, which comprises multiple data sets organized in the
form of two or more tables and their respective records and columns.

4. In OpenOffice Base, explain the number of ways in which tables can be created.
Ans 4. In OpenOffice Base, we can create tables in the following two ways:
(i) Create Table in Design View
(ii) Use Wizard to Create Table

5. State the purpose of using data types in DBMS/RDBMS.


Ans 5. Data types are used to identify which type of data we are going to store in the database.
Fields in a table can be of various types depending on the data they contain. Once a data
type has been defined, it will not accept a different type of data. If data of some other type
is entered into a field other than its defined data type, then it will result in an error. They
contribute to the consistency, reliability and efficiency of database management by providing
structured rules for data representation and manipulation.

6. What do you understand by the Structure of a Table?


Ans 6. A set of data elements (values) that are organized in vertical columns and horizontal rows is
known as a table. While only a defined number of columns are there in a table, it can have
any number of rows.

7. What is the difference between tuples and attributes of a table? Explain.


Ans 7. Tuples or records represent a single horizontal entry in a table and are also known as rows,
whereas a set of values of a certain type is an attribute in a relational table. A column can
also be represented by the term attribute.

8. In Base, how many types of relationships can be created?


Ans 8. OpenOffice Base offers three types of relationships:
(i) One-to-One: In this, primary key columns must be contained in both the tables.
(ii) One-to-Many: In this, primary key column must be included in one of the tables. This
relationship indicates that there is an association between one column of primary key table
and all the columns of the associated table.
(iii) Many-to-Many: In this, there is no primary key column in any table. This relationship indicates
that there is an association between the columns of primary key table and all the columns of
the associated table.
9. Define Sorting. In how many ways can sorting be done?
Ans 9. Sorting involves arranging data in either ascending or descending order. In OpenOffice Base,
sorting can be done by selecting a field and using the Sort Ascending or Sort Descending
option on the Table Data toolbar.
10. What is Referential Integrity? Explain using an example.
Ans 10. In a relational database, referential integrity ensures that relationships between tables are
maintained accurately. It involves the consistency and validity of references between tables,
typically using primary and foreign keys. For example, in “Teacher teaches students”, the record
which is present in the parent table (teacher) can only be taken and related to the linked
child table (student). Thus, a teacher who is not working in the educational institution
cannot teach the students enrolled there. This concept is termed as the Referential Integrity
constraint.

12. Which purpose is served by using queries?


Ans 12. Query helps to perform searching in a database and returns the matching record from it. It
is a way to collect, find and extract data from database tables. It can be run on multiple
tables as well.

15. Which operator is used for pattern matching in a Query?


Ans 15. To search for a certain pattern in a table field, wildcard characters are used with the LIKE
operator.

16. Mention the components of Grid area while creating a Query in Design Grid.
Ans 16. The various components of Grid area are:
• Alias: Displays an alternate name of the field which can be modified if required
• Field: Shows fields used in the query
• Table: Lists the table each field is from
• Sort: Allows you to choose a sort order for the query
• Visible: Unchecks field boxes for the fields you do not want to display in the query
result
• Criterion: Specifies record filter criteria in the row
• Function: Allows you to select a function for the query
• Or: Specifies ‘or’ criteria in the row

17. Explain the distinction between wildcard characters * and ?.


Ans 17. The distinction between the two wildcard characters is as follows:
• * (Asterisk): The asterisk symbol (*) indicates the number of occurrences of any
character or letter.
• ? (Question Mark): The question mark symbol (?) indicates only one character or letter.

18. Can queries be created on multiple fields? If yes, explain by giving an example.
Ans 18. Yes, queries can be created on multiple fields. For example, if you want to extract records based
on specific criteria involving multiple columns, you can specify conditions in the “Criterion”
section below each required field. Use the “Or” section for conditions where any one of them
should be true. For instance, a query could be created to display records where “Fee” is
greater than or equal to 4000 and “NoOfCredit” achieved by students is less than 3. After
specifying the conditions, click “Run Query” or press F5 to see the matching records in the
output.

19. In a database, in how many ways can forms and reports be created?
Ans 19. There are two ways to create forms in a database:
(i) Create Form in Design View
(ii) Create Form using Wizard
On the other hand, reports can be created using the Use Wizard to Create Report option.

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