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BCA (2013 & Onward) (Sem.–4)
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DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Subject Code : BSBC-404
Paper ID : [B0243]
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Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES :
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1. SECTION-A is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying T WO marks
each.
2. SECTION-B contains SIX questions carrying T EN marks each and a student has
to attempt any FOUR questions.
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SECTION-A
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h) What is domain integrity?

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i) What is the difference between authentication and authorization?

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SECTION B
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2. a) Explain the responsibilities of a Database Administrator.

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3. What do you understand by Relational model of database system? Elaborate the major
characteristics of relational database management system.
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4. What are the various operators used in Relational Algebra? Discuss each with an example.

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