Practice Denormalization (brief Discussion) (6.7) - Normalization - Introduction to Database Systems
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Denormalization (brief discussion)

Practice - Denormalization (brief discussion)

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Question 1 Easy

What is denormalization?

💡 Hint: Think about redundancy and performance.

Question 2 Easy

Name one benefit of denormalization.

💡 Hint: How does denormalization affect speed?

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of denormalization?

To reduce redundancy
To improve query performance
To ensure data integrity

💡 Hint: Think about the speed of accessing data.

Question 2

True or False: Denormalization guarantees data integrity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of redundancy on data.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Propose a denormalization strategy for a database that frequently queries customer order history but has many joins, impacting speed.

💡 Hint: Think about what data might frequently be accessed together.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how denormalization could impact a database powering a real-time inventory system. What might go wrong?

💡 Hint: Focus on the need for real-time accuracy.

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