Design Objectives - Database Design for Mere Mortals - page 29

We closed this chapter with a short discussion of traditional database design methods, an
explanation of the premise behind the design method presented in this topic, and Normal-
ization. By now, you understand that traditional design methods are complex and can take
sometimetolearnandcomprehend.Ontheotherhand,thedesignmethodusedinthis topic
is presented in a clear and straightforward manner, is easy to implement, and will yield the
same results as the traditional design methodology.
Review Questions
1 . When is the best time to use an RDBMS program's design tools?
2 . True or False: Design is crucial to the consistency, integrity, and accuracy of data.
3 . What is the most detrimental result of improper database design?
4 . Whatfactmakestherelationaldatabasestructurallysoundandabletoguaranteeac-
curate information?
5 . State two advantages of learning a design methodology.
6 . True or False: You will use your RDBMS program more effectively if you under-
stand database design.
7 . State two objectives of good design.
8 . What helps to guarantee that data structures and their values are valid and accurate
at all times?
9 . State two benefits of applying good design techniques.
10 . TrueorFalse: Youcantakeshortcutsthroughsomeofthedesignprocessesandstill
arrive at a good, sound design.