Practice Reasons For Denormalization (6.7.1) - Normalization - Introduction to Database Systems
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Reasons for Denormalization

Practice - Reasons for Denormalization

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Question 1 Easy

Define denormalization in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of denormalization.

Question 2 Easy

What is one advantage of denormalization?

💡 Hint: How does denormalization affect data retrieval?

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Question 1

What is the primary reason for denormalization?

To reduce redundancy
To improve query performance
To enforce data integrity

💡 Hint: Think of the performance benefits.

Question 2

True or False: Denormalization always improves data integrity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the effects of redundancy in data storage.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a denormalized schema for a bookstore that sells multiple genres of books and includes author information, explaining how this can enhance both performance and query simplicity.

💡 Hint: Consider how users typically search for this information.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a given normalized schema for a student database and propose a denormalization strategy to improve performance while discussing the resulting trade-offs.

💡 Hint: Evaluate the querying frequency against the update frequency.

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