Practice Armstrong's Axioms (6.3) - Normalization - Introduction to Database Systems
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Armstrong's Axioms

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Question 1 Easy

What is the Reflexivity rule in functional dependencies?

💡 Hint: Think about subsets and how knowing more inherently includes knowing less.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of the Augmentation Rule.

💡 Hint: Consider if adding attributes changes what is already known.

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Question 1

What does the Reflexivity Rule state?

If A determines B
If A is a subset of B
If B is a subset of A

💡 Hint: Remember subsets and how they relate.

Question 2

Which rule states that if A→B, then AC→BC also holds?

Transitivity
Decomposition
Augmentation

💡 Hint: Think about enhancement without change.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have the functional dependencies: CourseID → Instructor, Instructor → Department. Can you demonstrate the use of Transitivity to draw a new conclusion?

💡 Hint: Look for linking attributes between the dependencies!

Challenge 2 Hard

If A→BC holds, how do you show the practical uses of the Decomposition Rule? Create a scenario to illustrate.

💡 Hint: Think about how distinct relationships affect database clarity.

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