INF2603/201/1/2021
Tutorial Letter 201/1/2021
Database 1
INF2603
Semesters ALL
QUESTIONS OF ASSIGNMENT 01
School of Computing
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This tutorial letter contains important information
about your module.
, INF2603
Solutions to Assignment 01 TOTAL MARKS (20x5 = 100)]
Due date Tutorial matter covered in prescribed book
Chapter 1: Database Systems
31 May 2021
Chapter 2: Data Models
Chapter 3: The Relational Database Model
Unique number: 602040/ 792154 (S1/S2)
Questions and Answers:
For questions 1 to 4: Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1 = True
2 = False
1. Structure is based on the type of processing to be performed on the data. True
2. The DBMS reveals much of the database’s internal complexity to the application
programs and users. True
3. A disadvantage of the relational database management system (RDBMS) is its
inability to hide the complexities of the relational model from the user. False
4. The idea of determination is unique to the database environment. False
For questions 5 to 20: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or
answers the question.
5. End-user data is _____.
1. knowledge about the end users
2. raw facts of interest to the end user
3. information about a specific subject
4. accurate, relevant and timely information
2
Tutorial Letter 201/1/2021
Database 1
INF2603
Semesters ALL
QUESTIONS OF ASSIGNMENT 01
School of Computing
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This tutorial letter contains important information
about your module.
, INF2603
Solutions to Assignment 01 TOTAL MARKS (20x5 = 100)]
Due date Tutorial matter covered in prescribed book
Chapter 1: Database Systems
31 May 2021
Chapter 2: Data Models
Chapter 3: The Relational Database Model
Unique number: 602040/ 792154 (S1/S2)
Questions and Answers:
For questions 1 to 4: Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1 = True
2 = False
1. Structure is based on the type of processing to be performed on the data. True
2. The DBMS reveals much of the database’s internal complexity to the application
programs and users. True
3. A disadvantage of the relational database management system (RDBMS) is its
inability to hide the complexities of the relational model from the user. False
4. The idea of determination is unique to the database environment. False
For questions 5 to 20: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or
answers the question.
5. End-user data is _____.
1. knowledge about the end users
2. raw facts of interest to the end user
3. information about a specific subject
4. accurate, relevant and timely information
2
