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Question Bank - Module 1

The document is a question bank for the BCS403 module, covering various topics related to database systems. It includes questions on the characteristics of database approaches, definitions of DBMS, advantages of using DBMS, and the history of database applications. Additionally, it asks for diagrams, ER diagrams for specific databases, and explanations of data models and attributes.

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Question Bank - Module 1

The document is a question bank for the BCS403 module, covering various topics related to database systems. It includes questions on the characteristics of database approaches, definitions of DBMS, advantages of using DBMS, and the history of database applications. Additionally, it asks for diagrams, ER diagrams for specific databases, and explanations of data models and attributes.

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BCS403 Module 1

QUESTION BANK

1. Explain the characteristics of data base approach.

2. Define DBMS. Explain Simplified Database system environment in brief.

3. Briefly discuss the advantages of using the DBMS

4. Discuss the main Characteristics of the database approach. How does it differ from traditional
file systems?

5. Explain in brief the history of database applications.

6. With a diagram, explain the components modules of DBMS and their interactions.

7. Write the ER diagram for an insurance company database. Assume suitable entity types like
CUSTOMER, AGENT, BRANCH, POLICY, PAYMENT and the relationship between them.

8. Explain different DBMS languages and Interfaces.

9. Write a note on Specialization and Generalization.

10. Describe the three – schema architecture. What is the difference between logical and physical
data independence?

11. What are the main characteristics of the data base approach over the file processing approach?

12. Explain the different categories of data models.

13. Explain different types of Attributes with an example.

14. Write an ER diagram for an UNIVERSITY database.

15. Differentiate the following


i. Entity and Attributes
ii. Entity Type and Entity Set

Dept. of CSE, HKBKCE Page 1

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