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University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
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Fully coveredLast checked 2026-05-19
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Night-before review for University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
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practise
Start with Relational Model and Relational Algebra
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25 min · 10 energyflashcardsReview Relations, tuples, attributes, and domains flashcards
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9 min · 4 energyexam modeTry a short skill practice set
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8 min · 3 energyTopic map
University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
Relational Model and Relational Algebra
Relations, tuples, attributes, and domainsRelational algebra operations: select, project, join
University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
Entity-Relationship Modelling
Entities, attributes, and relationship typesCardinality constraints and participation in ER diagrams
University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
Enhanced ER and Object-Relational Concepts
Specialisation, generalisation, and inheritance hierarchiesAggregation and composition in extended ER models
University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
Normalisation and Functional Dependencies
Functional dependencies and Armstrong's axiomsFirst, second, third normal forms and BCNF
University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
SQL: Data Definition and Manipulation
CREATE, ALTER, DROP statements and integrity constraintsINSERT, UPDATE, DELETE and SELECT query syntax
University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
Advanced SQL Querying
Aggregate functions, GROUP BY, HAVING clausesNested subqueries, correlated queries, and set operations
University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
Database Storage and Indexing
Heap files, sorted files, and page organisationB-tree and hash index structures and trade-offs
University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
Query Processing and Optimisation
Query execution plans and cost estimationHeuristic and cost-based optimisation strategies
University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
Transaction Management and Concurrency Control
ACID properties and transaction statesLocking protocols, deadlock detection, and serialisability
University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
Database Recovery Techniques
Log-based recovery: undo, redo, and ARIES protocolCheckpointing and failure classification
University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
Database Security and Authorisation
Discretionary access control: GRANT and REVOKEMandatory access control and SQL injection threats
University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
NoSQL and Non-Relational Data Models
Document, key-value, column-family, and graph storesCAP theorem and eventual consistency trade-offs
University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
Database Design Process and Methodology
Conceptual, logical, and physical design phasesMapping ER schemas to relational table structures
University Bridge: Databases Data Modelling
Distributed Databases and Data Warehousing
Fragmentation, replication, and distributed query processingData warehouse schemas: star, snowflake, and OLAP operations
Sample original practice
In the relational model, what is a 'tuple'?
In relational theory, what does 'attribute' map to?
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Relations, tuples, attributes, and domains
What to know
- Relations, tuples, attributes, and domains needs precise technical vocabulary plus a clear link to how the system, algorithm or program behaves.
- Strong answers show state changes, data flow, constraints or trade-offs instead of only naming a concept.
Common mistake
Using everyday wording where a specific computing term is needed.
Worked example
A Relational Model and Relational Algebra question asks why a program gives the wrong output. What should the answer inspect first?
- 1. Trace the inputs, variables and decisions in order.
- 2. Identify the first line, condition or data value that changes incorrectly.
- 3. Explain the effect on the final output using technical language.
Relational algebra operations: select, project, join
What to know
- Relational algebra operations: select, project, join needs precise technical vocabulary plus a clear link to how the system, algorithm or program behaves.
- Strong answers show state changes, data flow, constraints or trade-offs instead of only naming a concept.
Common mistake
Using everyday wording where a specific computing term is needed.
Worked example
A Relational Model and Relational Algebra question asks why a program gives the wrong output. What should the answer inspect first?
- 1. Trace the inputs, variables and decisions in order.
- 2. Identify the first line, condition or data value that changes incorrectly.
- 3. Explain the effect on the final output using technical language.
Entities, attributes, and relationship types
What to know
- Entities, attributes, and relationship types needs precise technical vocabulary plus a clear link to how the system, algorithm or program behaves.
- Strong answers show state changes, data flow, constraints or trade-offs instead of only naming a concept.
Common mistake
Using everyday wording where a specific computing term is needed.
Worked example
A Entity-Relationship Modelling question asks why a program gives the wrong output. What should the answer inspect first?
- 1. Trace the inputs, variables and decisions in order.
- 2. Identify the first line, condition or data value that changes incorrectly.
- 3. Explain the effect on the final output using technical language.
Three quick checks
1. What skill does the approved sample question test?
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In relational terminology a relation is a table, an attribute is a column, and a tuple is a single row — one record made of one value per attribute.
2. What mistake should you watch for in Relations, tuples, attributes, and domains?
Using everyday wording where a specific computing term is needed.
StudyVector stores common mistake patterns so the next attempt can repair the specific error rather than restart the whole course.
3. What should happen after a missed point?
Review the explanation, name the mistake, then answer a similar question while the correction is fresh.
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