5.3 - Components of a Database
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Practice Questions
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What is a table in the context of a database?
💡 Hint: Think about how the data is visually arranged.
What does a record represent in a database table?
💡 Hint: Remember, records relate to individual instances.
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What does a primary key do in a database?
💡 Hint: Consider how we separate different entries.
True or False: A table can contain multiple records and fields.
💡 Hint: Think about how you can store different entries in a spreadsheet.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a small database table for a library system, including at least three fields and indicate the primary key.
💡 Hint: What key details define a book in a library?
Analyze a scenario where a database lacks primary keys. What potential issues could arise?
💡 Hint: What would happen if you had two students with the same name?
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