Practice Attributes: Simple, Composite, Multi-valued, Derived - 3.3 | Module 3: Entity-Relationship (ER) Model | Introduction to Database Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a simple attribute? Provide an example.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think of attributes that hold single values.

Question 2

Easy

Define a composite attribute with an example.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Look for attributes that can contain sub-attributes.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of attribute is Gender in a STUDENT entity?

  • Simple
  • Composite
  • Multi-valued
  • Derived

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about how many values Gender can hold at a time.

Question 2

Can an attribute be both multi-valued and derived?

  • True
  • False

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider the definitions of each type of attribute.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design an ER model for a university system that incorporates at least three different types of attributes for each entity defined. Include example entities and their respective attributes.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about how you can use each attribute type effectively in your design.

Question 2

Discuss how the choice of attribute types can impact database normalization. Provide examples of normalization issues that could arise with poorly chosen attribute types.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider how normalization ensures each piece of data is stored appropriately.

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