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Database Normalization Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of dividing a sample table into two in database normalization?

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2.

What is the main purpose of normalization in a database?

a)

Organize data into multiple related tables

b)

Increase data redundancy

c)

Slow down data retrieval

d)

Delete all data

3.

What is an Insertion Anomaly in a database?

a)

Deleting pieces of information

b)

Repeating data for every new row

c)

Changing a particular data

d)

Inserting data into the wrong table

4.

What is the purpose of ensuring each column in a table contains atomic values?

a)

To make data manipulation easier

b)

To prevent data redundancy

c)

To allow multiple values in a column

d)

To make data retrieval slower

5.

What is the consequence of not meeting the standards for 1NF in a database design?

a)

Considered as bad DB design

b)

Data is easily extended

c)

Data is well-organized

d)

Data retrieval is faster

6.

What is the first step in the normalization process?

a)

Ensuring data is easily extended and retrieved

b)

Increasing data redundancy

c)

Creating multiple unrelated tables

d)

Deleting all data

7.

What is the main goal of achieving the 3rd Normal Form (3NF) in database normalization?

a)

Allow data to be stored in any format

b)

Ensure data integrity

c)

Allow data duplication

d)

Increase data redundancy

8.

What is the basic requirement for a database to be in the 1st Normal Form (1NF)?

a)

Each column should have a unique name

b)

Each column should contain atomic values

c)

Each column should contain multiple values

d)

Data order in the table matters

9.

What is required for a database to be in the 3rd Normal Form (3NF)?

a)

First and Second Normal Form

b)

Transitive dependency

c)

Composite Key

d)

Partial dependency

10.

What is a composite key in a database?

a)

A key that is easy to guess

b)

A key that is not unique

c)

A key that is not needed

d)

A key made up of multiple columns

11.

Which of the following is an example of a composite key?

a)

CourseID

b)

Course Fee

c)

Order no

d)

StudentID

12.

Which of the following is not a data redundancy issue/anomaly?

a)

Update/Modification anomaly

b)

Deletion anomaly

c)

Insertion anomaly

d)

Data Integrity anomaly

13.

What is data redundancy?

a)

A way to speed up data retrieval

b)

A method to secure data

c)

A technique of organizing data

d)

The repetition of similar data at multiple places

14.

What is the purpose of the 2nd Normal Form (2NF) in database normalization?

a)

Allow data to be stored in any order

b)

Ensure data is easily extended

c)

Remove partial dependency

d)

Increase data redundancy