Practice Fourth Normal Form (4NF) - 6.5.2 | Module 6: Normalization | Introduction to Database Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a multivalued dependency?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how one fact can lead to many others.

Question 2

Easy

Why do we want to convert a relation to 4NF?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the implications of having the same data repeated.

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Question 1

What must be true for a relation to be in Fourth Normal Form?

  • It must be redundant
  • It must be in BCNF and have no non-trivial MVDs
  • It must have at least one MVD

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the definitions and conditions of 4NF.

Question 2

True or False: A table can be in BCNF but still not in 4NF.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the meaning of each normal form.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a university database where students take multiple courses, each with instructors. Identify and explain any multivalued dependencies present, and describe how you would convert this into 4NF.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for relationships between data points and how they can be separated.

Question 2

A company database tracks employee records, which include multiple projects and various skills. Analyze potential MVDs present and suggest a format to achieve 4NF.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on separating distinct attributes that might independently determine values.

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