Data Modeling: Master Data Representation for Information Systems

Question 1

What are the essential components of an entity-relationship model?

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Attributes

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Relationships

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Operations

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Modules

Question 2

What is the fundamental purpose of data modeling?

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To represent data in a structured and meaningful way

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To exclusively design database schemas

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To solely create user interfaces

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To only manage data storage

Question 3

How do logical data models differ from physical data models?

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Logical data models represent business requirements, while physical data models represent technical implementation.

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Physical data models represent business requirements, while logical data models represent technical implementation.

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There is no distinction between logical and physical data models.

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Only logical data models are used in practice.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a cardinality constraint in an ERM?

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To set limits on the number of entities involved in a relationship.

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To identify the primary key of an entity.

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To define the data type of an attribute.

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To establish the level of detail in the model.

Question 5

Which statement accurately describes a weak entity?

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It depends on another entity for its existence.

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It does not possess a primary key.

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It can exist independently of all other entities.

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It symbolizes a connection between entities.

Question 6

What is the primary goal of normalization in data modeling?

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To eliminate data duplication and inconsistencies.

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To simplify the data structure.

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To enhance database performance.

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To improve data security.

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a primary key in an ERM?

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To uniquely identify each entity instance.

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To represent the connections between entities.

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To hold the most significant attribute of an entity.

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To preserve data integrity.

Question 8

What type of entity uniquely identifies a real-world object?

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Revised: Regular entity

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Revised: Weak entity

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Revised: Subordinate entity

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Revised: Superordinate entity

Question 9

Revised: What is the purpose of a data dictionary in data modeling?

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Revised: To define and document data elements

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Revised: To create a visual representation of data

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Revised: To validate data integrity

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Revised: To generate SQL code

Question 10

Revised: Which of the following is NOT an advantage of ER modeling?

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Revised: Increased data complexity

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Revised: Enhanced data comprehension

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Revised: Facilitated data integration

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Revised: Reduced data redundancy

Question 11

Revised: What is the function of a conceptual data model in data modeling?

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Revised: To provide a high-level representation of data requirements

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Question 12

Revised: Why is data normalization crucial in data modeling?

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Revised: To eliminate data redundancy and inconsistencies

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Question 13

Which of the following is a potential drawback of using entity-relationship modeling for data representation?

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Complexity

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Simplicity

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Expressiveness

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Lack of standardization

Question 14

How is entity-relationship modeling used in a real-world information system?

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Managing customer data in a CRM system

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Designing a website's visual layout

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Structuring the components of a mobile app

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Identifying patterns in financial data

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a common type of data model?

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Schema Diagram

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Class Model

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Object Model

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Entity-Relationship Model

Question 16

In an entity-relationship model, what does an 'entity' represent?

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A real-world object or concept

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The relationships between different entities

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The structure of a database table

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Data values stored in the database

Question 17

What is the main benefit of normalization in data modeling?

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Reduces data redundancy and improves data integrity

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Makes the data model more complex

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Increases database performance

Question 18

Which type of relationship in an entity-relationship model allows an entity to be linked to multiple instances of another entity?

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Many-to-many

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One-to-one

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One-to-many

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of a data model?

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To represent the structure and organization of data

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To store data in a database

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To manage user access to data

Question 20

What is a common criticism of the Entity-Relationship (ER) modeling approach?

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It can be difficult to represent complex business rules in an ER model

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ER models are too detailed and complex to understand

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ER models are only suitable for small-scale systems

Question 21

What is the main goal of normalization in data modeling?

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Reduce data redundancy and improve data integrity

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Make the data model easier to understand

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Increase database performance

Question 22

What is the key difference between a logical data model and a physical data model?

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A logical data model focuses on the conceptual structure of the data, while a physical data model describes the implementation details.

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A physical data model is more detailed than a logical data model.