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A comprehensive introduction to database management systems (dbms) using libreoffice base. It covers fundamental concepts like data redundancy, reports, and the differences between data and information. The document also explores various data models, including network and hierarchical models, and highlights the advantages of using a dbms. Additionally, it delves into the practical aspects of using libreoffice base, including data types, table design, and sorting data.
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Unit III: Database Management System (Advanced) using LibreOffice Base Chapter 8- Introduction to Database Management System Q1.Define the terms: a) Database Ans. A database is a collection of logically related data items stored in an organized manner. b) Data redundancy Ans. Data redundancy means the occurrence of duplicate copies of similar data. Data redundancy refers to the practice of keeping data in two or more places within a database or data storage system. c) Report Ans. A report is a formatted presentation of data from a database that is used to convey information in a way that is easy to understand. Reports can be used for a variety of purposes. Q2. Give one point of difference between: a) Data and information Ans. Data- The raw facts constitute Data. Information- Information is the processed and organized form of data. b) Form and Query Ans. Form- A form is a feature of a database using which we can enter data in a table in an easy and user friendly manner. A form consists of text boxes, labels, radio buttons, list boxes, checkboxes etc. that give a user-friendly interface for entering data. The data entered through the forms is stored in tables. Query – A query is used to retrieve the desired information from the database. The data set matching the given criterion is retrieved from the table and displayed on the screen. c) Network and hierarchical data Ans. Network Data Model - In this model, multiple records are linked to same master file. It is also considered as an inverted tree where master is present in the bottom of the tree and the branches contain information linked to the master. The data of the company is represented using the network data model. Hierarchical Data Model - In this model the data is organized into a tree like structure. The data is stored in the form of records. A record is a collection of fields and its data values. All these records are linked to each other at various levels, thereby forming a hierarchy. For example, the data of a company is stored using a hierarchical data model. Q3. Give any four advantages of DBMS. Ans. The advantages of DBMS are: ➢ Organised Storage ➢ Data Analysis ➢ Data Sharing ➢ Minimal Data Redundancy ➢ Data Consistency
Q4. Consider the table given below and answer the questions that follow Table: Library Book_Id Book Name Author Name Price Publisher F001 Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen 550 ABC S004 Amazing Astronomy E. Shane 1050 ABC C005 IT and Mankind MHA Diwaan 2500 HYM a) Name the fields in the given table. Ans. There are five fields in the table named - Book_Id, Book Name, Author Name, Price, Publisher. b) Which field should be made the primary key? Ans. Book_Id. c) Is there any alternate key in the table? Ans. No d) How is primary key different from foreign key? Explain with example.
Q3. How can we define a primary key in a table? Ans. A primary key is the column or columns that contain values that uniquely identify each row in a table. Primary keys must contain UNIQUE values, and cannot contain NULL values. E.g. ID number, serial number or code, GR. No. Q4. Write steps to sort the table in descending order of primary key. Ans. Data in a table can be arranged in ascending or descending order. This process of arranging the records in particular order on any field is called as sorting. Following are the steps to sort the table: Step 1 - Open the Event table in datasheet view and select the primary key field. Step 2 - From the tool bar click Sort Descending icon if the table has to be sorted in descending order of selected field. Step 3 - The table will be sorted in the descending order of points. Q5. What is the use of navigation box with respect to tables in a database? Ans. Navigation box is used to navigate (move) through various records of the table. The various components of Navigation Box are as follows: Record Selector Box – This is the text box where the currently active record number is displayed. We may enter the record number that we want to see in this text box. Navigation Buttons – These are used to scroll vertically in the table. Press to move to the first record Press ► and ◄ to move to the next and previous records respectively. Press to move to the last record