1. What is RDBMS?

Relational Data Base Management Systems (RDBMS) are database management systems that maintain data records and indices in tables. Relationships may be created and maintained across and among the data and tables. 2. What are different normalization forms(NF)?

1NF: 2NF: 3NF: 4NF: 5NF:

Eliminate Repeating Groups Eliminate Redundant Data Eliminate Columns Not Dependent On Key Isolate Independent Multiple Relationships Isolate Semantically Related Multiple Relationships

3. Can objects of the same schema reside in different table spaces? Yes 4. What are the components of logical database structure of Oracle database? There are tablespaces and database's schema objects.

5. What types of Joins are possible with Oracle? INNER JOINs OUTER JOINs CROSS JOINs 6. What is an execution plan?
An execution plan is basically a road map that graphically or textually shows the data retrieval methods chosen by the SQL. 7. What is the maximum number of triggers, can apply to a single table? 12 triggers. 8. Can a tablespace hold objects from different schemes? Yes 9. What are the dictionary tables used to monitor a database space? DBA_FREE_SPACE DBA_SEGMENTS DBA_DATA_FILES.

10. Can a view based on another view? Yes