BTEC Higher National Diploma in Software Development

Assignment Specification

Institute name : IDM Computer Studies Pvt. Ltd.

Unit Name : Database Design Concept

Unit Value : Unit 4

Date given : 23rd September 2008

Date to be submitted : 23rd October 2008

Lecturer : Ms. Gayasri Yahampath

Rational
The objective of this assignment is to assure that the students have gained the relevant
knowledge according to the outcomes specified in the syllabus.

Assessment requirements to meet learning outcomes

1. Understanding database environments
2. Use and manipulate appropriate database software
3. Design a database
4. Demonstrate the database

Scheme of Assessment:
PASS
Once you complete the tasks given will be eligible only for PASS.

MERIT
In addition to completing the tasks, if the student has
• Drawn diagram clearly and completely with the correct cardinality
• Correct SQL cording for the given scenario
• Reasonable comparison of approaches & explanations.
• Correct set of tables and fields after 3NF with related data

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DISTINCTION
In addition to completing the tasks, if the student has

• Drawn diagram clearly and completely with the all the correct cardinality
• Produced high quality documentation
• Correct SQL cording for the given scenario
• Well organized comparison of approaches & explanations with examples.
• Correct set of all tables and fields after 3NF with related data

Task 01

a. Produce ER diagram which represents the following domain of insurance. A policy

holder may have a number of policies with the insurance company. Each policy is given a
policy number and relates to a single policy-holder. The company has a range of
insurance product and may put tighter a range of products to form a policy. Examples of
motor products are third party, fire, theft, accident damage, windscreen cover, etc.
Brokers sell policies for commission and any one policy may have commission payable
to more than one booker. Claims are made against policies. A claim relates to only one
policy and each claim is classified according to one of six claim types. The companies
products are grouped by business area, i.e. life, motor, marine, etc. any particular product
belongs to only one business area. The company holds information on clubs and
associations, for promotions. In order to limit risk the company may place all or part of a
policy with re-insures. All or part of a single policy may be placed with a number of
different re-insurers.

b. Show the participation cardinalities of all relationships.

Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

• Demonstrate the database design to a third party
• Provide clear justifications as to the structure of the database or the use of particular tools
and techniques
• Provide supporting documentation to complement the design

Task 02

a. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the traditional file systems and database
management system.
b. Briefly explain the five database management principles. Explain the role of the database
administrator.
c. Briefly explain the three data modules.

Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

• Provide evidence to support a knowledge and understanding of database environments
• Examine a range of issues those are integral to database environments such as the end
user, use across different platforms and compatibility
• Identify the importance of DBMS in commercial and non-commercial environments
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Task 03

a. Explain the Normalization Steps.

b. Normalize the following un-normalized table to 3rd Normal Form (1NF, 2NF and 3rd NF).

Modules
staffNam assGrad
moduleName staffNo studentNo student assType
e e
Relational Database 234 Davies T 34698 Smith S B3 cwk1
System
B1 cwk2
37798 Jones B2 cwk1
34888 Patel P B1 cwk1
B3 cwk2
Relational Database 234 Davies T 34698 Smith S B2 cwk1
Design
B3 cwk2
Deductive Database 345 Evans R 34668 Smith J A1 exam

Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

• Apply normalisation techniques to a given data set
• Use a range of database tools and techniques
• Design a fully working database

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Task 04

Operating Schedule
Doctor Doctor OpNo OpDate OpTime Patient Patient Addmission
No Name No Name Date
78654 Smith AA1234 04/02/1999 08:30 2468 Davies M. 20/01/1999
78654 Smith BA1598 04/02/1999 10:30 3542 Jones D. 11/01/1999
18654 Smith AA1235 13/02/1999 14:00 2468 Davies M. 20/01/1999
18592 Jones FG1965 04/02/1999 16:00 1287 Evans I. 25/12/1999

c. Write the SQL code that will produce a table, containing the same information that was
shown in the above table.
d.
i. Write the SQL Code to INSERT one record into the above table.
ii. Write the SQL Code to display the records.
iii. Write the SQL Code to UPDATE ‘Evans’ operation date to 06/01/2000
iv. Write the SQL Code to display the details of doctors who conduct the
operation on 04/02/1999
v. Write the SQL Code to count the number of records of the above table.

Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

• Use database or database function applications software
• Develop a range of sample input and output screens eg tables, forms and reports,
dropdown lists, checkboxes, etc
• Critique the software used and state how it will be used to develop your own database
design

End of Assignment

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