Practice Specialization and Generalization - 3.8 | Module 3: Entity-Relationship (ER) Model | Introduction to Database Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define specialization in the context of the ER model.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how roles within a job can specify specific responsibilities.

Question 2

Easy

What is a superclass?

πŸ’‘ Hint: What do you call a broader category that includes more specific roles?

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is specialization in the context of the ER Model?

  • Combining lower-level entities
  • Breaking down a higher-level entity set
  • Defining relationships

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how job roles are differentiated.

Question 2

True or False: In a generalization, all entities must belong to at least one subclass.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the flexibility of generalization.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design an ER model for a university database incorporating specialization and generalization. Identify superclasses and subclasses.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what common characteristics can be combined for effective modeling.

Question 2

Discuss the trade-offs of implementing disjoint versus overlapping constraints in a hierarchical database structure.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about examples in a workplace or school where roles overlap.

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