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  • A rule of thumb for choosing indexes for a relational database includes which of the following?


  • Options
  • A. Indexes are more useful on smaller tables.
  • B. Indexes are more useful for columns that do not appear frequently in the WHERE clause in queries.
  • C. Do not specify a unique index for the primary key of each table.
  • D. Be careful indexing attributes that have null values.

  • Correct Answer
  • Be careful indexing attributes that have null values. 


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    • 1. The fastest read/write time and most efficient data storage of any disk array type is:

    • Options
    • A. RAID-0.
    • B. RAID-1.
    • C. RAID-2.
    • D. RAID-3.
    • Discuss
    • 2. Which of the following are integrity controls that a DBMS may support?

    • Options
    • A. Assume a default value in a field unless a user enters a value for that field.
    • B. Limit the set of permissible values that a field may assume.
    • C. Limit the use of null values in some fields.
    • D. All of the above.
    • Discuss
    • 3. What is the best data type definition for Oracle when a field is alphanumeric and has a fixed length?

    • Options
    • A. VARCHAR2
    • B. CHAR
    • C. LONG
    • D. NUMBER
    • Discuss
    • 4. If a denormalization situation exists with a many-to-many or associative binary relationship, which of the following is true?

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    • A. All fields are stored in one relation.
    • B. All fields are stored in two relations.
    • C. All fields are stored in three relations.
    • D. All fields are stored in four relations.
    • Discuss
    • 5. Which of the following improves a query's processing time?

    • Options
    • A. Write complex queries.
    • B. Combine a table with itself.
    • C. Query one query within another.
    • D. Use compatible data types.
    • Discuss
    • 6. What is the best data type definition for Oracle when a field is alphanumeric and has a length that can vary?

    • Options
    • A. VARCHAR2
    • B. CHAR
    • C. LONG
    • D. NUMBER
    • Discuss
    • 7. Sequential retrieval on a primary key for sequential file storage has which of the following features?

    • Options
    • A. Very fast
    • B. Moderately fast
    • C. Slow
    • D. Impractical
    • Discuss
    • 8. A multidimensional database model is used most often in which of the following models?

    • Options
    • A. Data warehouse
    • B. Relational
    • C. Hierarchical
    • D. Network
    • Discuss
    • 9. Which of the following is an advantage of partitioning?

    • Options
    • A. Complexity
    • B. Inconsistent access speed
    • C. Extra space
    • D. Security
    • Discuss
    • 10. A benefit of the three-tier architecture is which of the following?

    • Options
    • A. New modules can be built to support specific business needs
    • B. Performance improves for compiled SQL statements
    • C. Results in a thinner client and database server
    • D. All of the above.
    • Discuss


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