GATE 2022
October 16, 2023GATE 2022
October 16, 2023Normalization
| Question 16 |
In a relational data model, which one of the following statements is TRUE?
| A relation with only two attributes is always in BCNF. | |
| If all attributes of a relation are prime attributes, then the relation is in BCNF. | |
| Every relation has at least one non-prime attribute. | |
| BCNF decompositions preserve functional dependencies. |
Question 16 Explanation:
A relation with only two attributes will always be in BCNF.
Example:
R(A, B).
Two functional dependencies possible for the relation: (1) A->B and (2) B->A
If there is no functional dependency, we can assume trivial functional dependencies like AB->A and AB->B.
In all cases, functional dependencies like A->B, A must be a key.
So they all will be in BCNF irrespective of the functional depencies set.
Example:
R(A, B).
Two functional dependencies possible for the relation: (1) A->B and (2) B->A
If there is no functional dependency, we can assume trivial functional dependencies like AB->A and AB->B.
In all cases, functional dependencies like A->B, A must be a key.
So they all will be in BCNF irrespective of the functional depencies set.
Correct Answer: A
Question 16 Explanation:
A relation with only two attributes will always be in BCNF.
Example:
R(A, B).
Two functional dependencies possible for the relation: (1) A->B and (2) B->A
If there is no functional dependency, we can assume trivial functional dependencies like AB->A and AB->B.
In all cases, functional dependencies like A->B, A must be a key.
So they all will be in BCNF irrespective of the functional depencies set.
Example:
R(A, B).
Two functional dependencies possible for the relation: (1) A->B and (2) B->A
If there is no functional dependency, we can assume trivial functional dependencies like AB->A and AB->B.
In all cases, functional dependencies like A->B, A must be a key.
So they all will be in BCNF irrespective of the functional depencies set.
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