Practice Insertion Anomalies - 6.1.1 | Module 6: Normalization | Introduction to Database Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is an insertion anomaly in a database?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the relationships between different types of data.

Question 2

Easy

Can you give an example of an insertion anomaly?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how data elements are linked.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is an insertion anomaly?

  • A problem that occurs during data update.
  • A difficulty in adding new data without unnecessary dependency.
  • A scenario where data is deleted mistakenly.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the context of adding new valid data.

Question 2

True or False: Insertion anomalies can occur in a well-normalized database.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall how normalization aims to improve data integrity.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a relational database schema for a school, identify possible insertion anomalies and suggest how to redesign the schema to eliminate them.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for dependencies that force unrelated data together.

Question 2

Create an abstract design for a database that allows adding both courses and instructors without creating dummy entries.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Ensure each entity can exist independent of the others.

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