Relational Data Model: Tables, Keys, and Relationships for Database Management

Question 1

Which fundamental characteristic distinguishes the relational data model?

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Explicit representation of data relationships

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Hierarchical data storage

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Data access via a query language

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Fixed-length data record storage

Question 2

Which constraint ensures that each value in a column is distinct within the table?

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UNIQUE

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NOT NULL

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PRIMARY KEY

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FOREIGN KEY

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental component of the Relational Data Model?

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Lists

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Tables

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Rows

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Fields

Question 4

In the Relational Data Model, which type of key enforces the uniqueness of each record within a table?

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Primary key

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Foreign key

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Candidate key

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Alternate key

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a constraint in a relational database?

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To restrict the allowable values within a column

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To define relationships between tables

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To improve database performance

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To enhance data security

Question 6

In SQL, which command is used to create a new table?

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CREATE

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SELECT

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INSERT

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UPDATE

Question 7

In a relational database, which of the following is a defining characteristic of a candidate key?

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It uniquely identifies each row in a table with the fewest possible attributes.

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It is always designated as the primary key of the table.

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It can contain duplicate values for different rows.

Question 8

Which component is NOT part of the Relational Data Model?

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Objects

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Tables

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Columns

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Rows

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of a primary key?

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To uniquely identify rows within a table

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To establish relationships between tables

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To ensure data integrity

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To enhance data retrieval performance

Question 10

Which constraint is used to prevent duplicate values in a column?

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UNIQUE

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NOT NULL

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PRIMARY KEY

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FOREIGN KEY

Question 11

Which operation is used to merge data from multiple tables?

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JOIN

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SELECT

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INSERT

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UPDATE

Question 12

Which normal form ensures the elimination of data duplication within a table?

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3NF

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1NF

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2NF

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4NF

Question 13

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a table in the Relational Data Model?

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Rows can contain duplicate values.

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Rows are uniquely identified by a primary key.

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Columns have unique names.

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Tables follow a structured format with rows and columns.

Question 14

Which data type would be most appropriate for storing dates and times?

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Timestamp

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Integer

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String

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Boolean

Question 15

What is the main difference between a candidate key and a primary key?

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Both uniquely identify rows, but a primary key is selected as the most efficient one.

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Candidate keys are unique, but only the primary key enforces uniqueness.

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Primary keys are always unique, but candidate keys are not.

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Candidate keys are used for foreign key references, while primary keys are not.

Question 16

What is the primary goal of normalization in database design?

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To minimize data redundancy and enhance data consistency.

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To optimize database performance.

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To simplify the process of adding data to a database.

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To reduce the cost of database maintenance.

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of an index in a relational database?

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To enhance the speed of data retrieval.

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To enforce data integrity.

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To store backup copies of data.

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To compress data for storage optimization.

Question 18

Which component is NOT found in a relational database?

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Objects

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Tables

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Columns

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Rows

Question 19

Which data type in a relational database is specifically intended for storing dates and times?

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DATETIME

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CHAR

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INT

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental component of the Relational Data Model?

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Hierarchical structure

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Key

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Constraint

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Table

Question 21

What is the purpose of a primary key in a relation?

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To uniquely identify each row in a table.

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To ensure data integrity.

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To establish relationships between tables.

Question 22

Which data type would be most appropriate for storing a customer's email address?

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VARCHAR

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DATE

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INT

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a relational operator?

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CONTAINS

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=

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BETWEEN

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<

Question 24

What is the primary objective of data normalization in database design?

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To eliminate data redundancy and ensure data consistency.

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To improve database performance

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To reduce database storage space

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a potential drawback of using the relational data model?

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Simplicity in design and implementation

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Complexity in handling hierarchical data

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Potential for data redundancy

Question 26

Which of the following is considered a best practice for designing relational databases?

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Using meaningful and descriptive column names

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Choosing data types that are smaller than necessary

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Storing all data in a single table

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Avoiding the use of foreign keys

Question 27

What is the primary purpose of defining a primary key in a relational table?

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To uniquely identify each row within the table

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To enforce data type conformity

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To enhance data retrieval speed

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To prevent null values from being entered

Question 28

Which data type is most suitable for storing a customer's email address in a relational database?

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VARCHAR

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INT

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FLOAT

Question 29

What is the primary objective of enforcing a foreign key constraint in a relational database?

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To uphold referential integrity by ensuring data consistency between related tables

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To prevent data duplication across tables

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To enhance database performance

Question 30

Which of the following is a key advantage of adopting the Relational Data Model?

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Enhanced data integrity through enforced relationships

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Subpar performance compared to other data models

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Limited data manipulation capabilities

Question 31

In a relational database, what is the fundamental distinction between a table and a row?

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A table is a collection of rows, each representing an individual data record, while a row contains the actual data values for a specific entity.

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A row is a collection of tables, while a table contains the actual data values.

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A table and a row are interchangeable terms in a relational database.

Question 32

What is the overarching role of a database management system (DBMS) in the context of relational databases?

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To serve as a central hub for managing, controlling, and facilitating access to the database

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To solely execute queries and manipulate data within the database

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To exclusively design and establish the structure of the database

Question 33

Which of the following is a potential drawback associated with the Relational Data Model?

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The potential for data duplication due to the inherent nature of relational tables

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Unrestricted data manipulation capabilities

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Exceptional performance surpassing other data models

Question 34

What is the primary purpose of a database schema in the context of relational databases?

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To define the blueprint and structure of the database, including tables, columns, and constraints

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To store the actual data within the database

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To facilitate data retrieval and manipulation

Question 35

Which of the following is a fundamental characteristic of the Relational Data Model?

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Data is organized in tables with rows and columns

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Data is accessed and manipulated using a procedural programming language

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Data is stored in a flat file without any structure

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Data is organized in a hierarchical structure with parent-child relationships

Question 36

What is the primary purpose of a primary key constraint in a relational database?

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To uniquely identify each row in a table, ensuring data integrity

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To define the relationship between two tables, establishing referential integrity

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To specify the data type and format of a column, ensuring data consistency

Question 37

What is the main purpose of a foreign key constraint in a relational database?

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To maintain referential integrity by ensuring that every foreign key value references a valid primary key value in a related table

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To specify the maximum and minimum values that can be stored in a column, ensuring data validation

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To prevent duplicate values from being inserted into a column, ensuring data uniqueness

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To define a one-to-many relationship between two tables, enforcing data consistency

Question 38

What is the primary function of a database schema?

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To define the structure and organization of a database, including table definitions, data types, and constraints

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To store the actual data values in a database

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To create and manage user accounts and permissions within a database

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a core component of a relational database management system (RDBMS)?

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Data dictionary

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Transaction manager

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Database engine

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Query optimizer

Question 40

How are tuples and attributes related in a relational database?

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A tuple represents a row of data in a table, while an attribute represents a column of data in the same table

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A tuple is a table, while an attribute is a row

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A tuple is a collection of attributes, while an attribute is a single value

Question 41

Which of the following query languages is specifically designed for retrieving and manipulating data in relational databases?

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SQL (Structured Query Language)

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HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)

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Java (programming language)

Question 42

What is the primary benefit of using indexes in a relational database?

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To enhance query performance by providing faster access to data based on specific criteria

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To prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data, ensuring data security

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To establish relationships between tables, ensuring data consistency

Question 43

In a relational database table, what does a row represent?

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A single instance of the entity described by the table.

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A relationship between two tables.

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A column in the table.

Question 44

What is the purpose of a primary key in a relational database table?

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To uniquely identify each row in the table.

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To enforce data integrity by preventing duplicate values in a column.

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To establish a relationship between two tables.

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To specify the data type of a column.

Question 45

A foreign key in a relational database table is used to:

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Establish a link between data in two different tables.

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Uniquely identify each row in the table.

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Define the data type of a column.

Question 46

What is the purpose of a NOT NULL constraint in a relational database?

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Ensures that a column cannot contain any null values.

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Prevents duplicate values from being entered in a column.

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Specifies the minimum length of a string value.

Question 47

Which SQL statement is used to retrieve data from a database table?

Accepted Answer

SELECT

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UPDATE

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DELETE

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INSERT

Question 48

What is the result of the following SQL query: SELECT * FROM Customers WHERE Country='USA';

Accepted Answer

It retrieves all rows from the Customers table where the Country column is equal to 'USA'.

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It updates the Country column in the Customers table to 'USA'.

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It retrieves all rows from the Customers table.

Question 49

In database normalization, what is the primary goal of the First Normal Form (1NF)?

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Eliminate repeating groups of data within a table.

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Establish relationships between tables using foreign keys.

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Enforce data integrity by defining primary keys.

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Optimize database performance by reducing data redundancy.

Question 50

Which of the following is a benefit of using a relational database model?

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Data consistency, data integrity, and data flexibility.

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Limited ability to handle complex relationships between data.

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Increased data redundancy and reduced data integrity.