Practice Update Anomalies (6.1.3) - Normalization - Introduction to Database Systems
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Update Anomalies

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Question 1 Easy

What is an update anomaly?

💡 Hint: Think about why redundancy can be problematic.

Question 2 Easy

What is redundancy in database terms?

💡 Hint: Consider how data should be organized.

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Question 1

What leads to an update anomaly?

Data normalization
Redundant data
Atomic data

💡 Hint: Consider how the data is stored!

Question 2

True or False: Normalization can completely eliminate all data errors.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about other factors that could lead to errors.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a school database where teachers are listed along with their subjects. If a teacher changes subjects but it's recorded in multiple places, discuss how you would ensure all records are updated efficiently without causing inconsistencies.

💡 Hint: Think about how relationships between entities can simplify data management.

Challenge 2 Hard

Imagine a scenario where a university's course catalog and instructor information are combined. If an instructor changes their title or department, illustrate the potential issues if a structured normalization approach isn't applied.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the consequences that redundancy could create in a real-world application.

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