Module-1

1 a Discuss the main characteristics of the database approach and how it

differs from traditional file systems.
b List out the application of DBMS.

2 a Illustrate the different DBMS modules and how they interact with each
other with the help of a neat diagram.
b Distinguish between logical data independence and physical data
independence? Which one is harder to achieve? Why?

3 a Describe the three-schema architecture. Why do we need mappings among

schema levels?
3 b Explain the responsibilities of DBA (Database Administrators) and
database designers?
4 a Develop an ER diagram
4 b Differentiate between
a) Simple and composite attributes
b) Single-valued and multi-valued attributes
c) Weak and Strong Entity
5 a Develop an ER diagram
5 b Describe about generalization with the help of an example.

6 a Develop an ER diagram for a car-insurance company whose customers own

one or more cars each. Each car has associated with it zero to any number of
recorded accidents. Mention the cardinality ratio and participation constraints
6 b Write short notes on:
a) Check b) Default c)Not Null

Module-2
1 a Explain with an example each:
a. Relation
b. Domain
c. Arity
d. Cardinality Ratio
b Explain the characteristics of a relation

2 a Differentiate between super key and candidate key with examples.

2 b Explain a) Entity Integrity b) Referential Integrity in relational
model.

3 a Discuss insertion, deletion, and modification anomalies. Why are they

considered bad? Illustrate with an example.
3 b Write short note on:
a) Domain Constraint b) Key Constraint

4 a Write short notes in terms of relational model:

a) Relation Schema b) Relation Instance
4 b Draw a schema diagram with referential integrity for a Company
database.

5 a Explain in detail about views with an example.

5 b Mention any 6 clauses of select statement.

6 a Queries (12M)