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Database Concepts

Jammu & Kashmir Board · Class 12 · Computer Science

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. File System and Its Limitations

  • A file is a container to store data in a computer.
  • Files can contain text, program code, CSV data, pictures, audio/video, and web pages.
  • The STUDENT file contains six columns: RollNumber, SName, SDateofBirth, GName, GPhone, and GAddress.
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2. DBMS and Database Advantages

  • A DBMS is software used to create and manage databases.
  • A DBMS acts as an interface between the database and end users or application programs.
  • A database system provides an abstract view of data by hiding storage and maintenance details.
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3. File System to Database Conversion

  • In the school example, STUDENT and ATTENDANCE files are related through common field names.
  • RollNumber links ATTENDANCE to STUDENT.
  • SName need not be maintained in ATTENDANCE because it already exists in STUDENT.
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4. Database Schema, Instance, Constraints, and Metadata

  • Database schema is the design of a database.
  • Schema includes table names, columns, data types, constraints, and relationships among tables.
  • Schema is also called the visual or logical architecture of a database.

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A file is a container usedRedundancy means the same dataData inconsistency occurs when the sameA database management system is softwareDatabase schema is the design

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What are the important topics in Database Concepts for Jammu & Kashmir Board Class 12 Computer Science?
Database Concepts covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Jammu & Kashmir Board Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Database Concepts — Jammu & Kashmir Board Class 12 Computer Science?
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