a , | THREE YEAR B.Com. (Comp.) (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018. i FIFTH SEMESTER : “Computer Applications : : DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - - eae Time : Three hours ——— Maximum : 75 marks (No additional sheet will be supplied) SECTION A — (6 x 5= 25 marks) Answer any FIVE questions. Each question carries 5 marks. 1. Define data and database. 2. Write the objectives of DBMS. 3. Write a brief note on database approach. : 4, Write a brief note on DBMS Vendors. 5. Explain different types of Entities. 6. Write a note on relationship degrees. 7. Last the data types in SQL. - 8. Write a brief note on Set operations. 9. Write the stops to create a PLISQL Program. 10. Write a brief note oa Exceptional Handling. SECTION B — (5 x 10 = 50 marks) Answer ALL questions. Each question carries 10 marks. 11, Explain the evolution of database systems. Or 12, What is Database Manageient System? Explain different types of database systems. t13. 16, 16. 11. 18. 19. 20. Pr Explain the advantages of DBMS E ;Or Write a detailed note on database architecture. ° Write a detailed note on Generalization and Specialization. Or Write a detailed note on CODD’s rule. Explain aggregate functions with examples, ” we Or Write 2 detailed note on imposition of constraints in SQL. Explain iterative controls in PL/SQL with examples, Or Write a detailed note on cursors in PLSQL. 2