The document provides a study guide for the MIS582 Database Concepts Final Exam. It outlines what students can expect on the exam, including the format, time limit, number of questions, and point values. It also lists the major topics that will be covered for each of the course's learning objectives (TCOs) and references the relevant reading materials to help students prepare. Finally, it provides some tips for navigating the online exam and suggestions for time management.

1. MIS582: Database Concepts Final Exam Study Guide
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1.The Final Exam is "open book, open notes." The maximum time you can spend in the exam is 3
hours and 30 minutes. If you have not clicked the Submit For Grading button by then, you will be
automatically exited from the exam. In the Final Exam environment, the Windows clipboard is disabled,
so you will not be able to copy exam questions or answers to or from other applications.
2. You should click the Save Answersbutton in the exam frequently.
This helps prevent connection timeouts that might occur with certain Internet service providers and also
minimizes lost answers in the event of connection problems. If your Internet connection does break,
when you reconnect, you will normally be able to get back into your Final Exam without any trouble.
Remember, though, that the exam timer continues to run while students are disconnected, so students
should try to login again as quickly as possible. The Help Desk cannot grant any student additional time
on the exam.
3.See Syllabus "Due Dates for Assignments & Exams" for due date information.
4. Reminders
You will only be able to enter your online Final Exam one time.
Click the Save Answers button often.
If you lose your Internet connection during your Final Exam, logon again and try to access your
Final Exam. If you are unable to enter the Final Exam, first contact the Help Desk and then your
instructor. Have your Help Desk ticket number when you contact your instructor.
You will always be able to see the time remaining in the Final Exam at the top right of the page.
5. The Final Exam May Contain Multiple Pages
Make sure you click the Save Answers button before advancing to the next page. (It’s a good
idea to also click on Save Answers often while you are working.)
Complete all of the pages before submitting your Final Exam for instructor review.
Do not use your browser's Back and Forward buttons during the Final Exam.
Please use the provided links for navigation.
Pages can be completed in any order. You may go back and forth between the pages.
6. Submitting Your Final Exam
When you are finished with the Final Exam, click on the Submit for Grading button.
Please note: Once you click the Submit for Grading button, you will not be able to edit or
change any of your answers.
7. Exam Questions
There are 10 randomly selected multiplechoice questions each worth 5points for a total of
50points.
There are 2 randomly selected essay questions each worth 27points and 6 randomly selected
essay questions each worth 26 points for a total of 210 points.
The entire exam is worth 260 points.

2. The Final Exam covers all course TCOs and content from Weeks 1–7.
The Final Exam questions are pooled. This means that not everyone will have the same
questions.Even if you do have some of the same questions, they may not be in the same
order.These questions are distributed among the TCOs.
On the essay questions, your answers should be succinct, fully address each part of the
question, and demonstrate your knowledge and understanding in a concise but complete
answer.
Remember to always use proper citation when quoting other sources.This means that any
borrowed material (even a short phrase) should be placed in quotation marks with the source
(URL, author/date/page #) immediately following the end of the passage (the end quote).
Changing a few words in a passage does not constitute putting it in your own words and proper
citation is still required.Borrowed material should not dominate a student’s work but should only
be used sparingly to support your own thoughts, ideas, and examples.Remember the 80/20
rule; heavy usage of borrowed material (even if properly cited) can jeopardize the points for that
question.Uncited material can jeopardize a passing grade on the exam. As a part of our
commitment to academic integrity, your work may be submitted to turnitin.com, an online
plagiarism checking service. So please be very mindful of proper citation.
8.The table below links each of the course TCOs to the readings, assignments, and topics that
could be on your Final Exam.Although these are key areas, remember that the exam is
comprehensive for all of the assigned course content and that this study guide may not
be all inclusive.Here are some final tips:
If you are unsure of a topic in this study guide or where to find information while you are
studying, post a question to the Q&A thread so the entire class can see the answer.
Essay questions have the greatest point values, so be sure you answer the question(s)
completely and do not spend time providing information that is not required or asked
for.Some students opt to work on the essay questions first, due to their higher point
value and the length of time needed to adequately address each question, but this is
entirely your choice.
Essay tip:I recommend you read each essay question twice before answering.Make
sure you answer all parts of the questions being asked.If the question says,“Describe X
and give an example,” be sure to give both a description and an example or you will lose
points!Giving a brain dump around the area without answering the question will not get
you extra points.
Many of the questions were covered in the lectures and discussions.If you do not
understand a topic, look to the lectures and discussions for different explanations.
Please save your work frequently, especially during essay questions.
Try not to take the exam on the last day.If server problems occur you will be trying to get
the problem resolved at peak busy times.
Good luck!

3. TCO Wording Reading Assignment Exam Topics
A Given a basic understanding of business Watson iLab1: SQL Using Access Database User’s View
database needs, identify the
WEEK components, costs, and functions of a Ch1: Introduction Quiz: The DBMS and its functions
1 database system and analyze the Database architecture
Week 2 Quiz
applications and benefits of databases Ch2: Introduction to Structured Database components
to business requirements. Query Language History of data processing
Discussion Topics Different database application
Managing Data Personal databases
SQL Queries Enterprise databases
Database metadata, self-describing
database
B Given a set of typical business reports, Watson iLab2: Data Modeling Using Visio Database Modeler’s View
use the entity-relationship and object
WEEK models to document the information Ch5: Data Modeling with the Quiz: Data modeling
3 requirements and rules Entity-Relationship Model The ERD
Week 4 Quiz
Components of an ERD
Appendix A: Introduction to Cardinality
Microsoft Access Discussion Topics Degree of a relationship
Data Modeling Patterns Design patterns found in forms and
Entity Types and Relationships reports
The different entity types
The data modeling process
C Given a completed E-R diagram, or Watson iLab2: Data ModelingUsing Visio Database Theory View
object model, normalize the data into a iLab3: Database Construction Using Database Designer View
WEEK relational design and prepare relational Ch3: The Relational Model and Access
2 application programming requirement Normalization Functional dependency
WEEK documents. Quiz: Normalization
4 Ch4: Database Design Using The relational model
Week 2 Quiz
Normalization Modification anomalies
Week 4 Quiz
Common design problems
Ch6: Transforming Data Models Different normal forms
into Database Design Discussion Topics Difference between the logical DB
Normalizing the Database model and the physical DB model
The Different Normal Forms Referential integrity constraints
Entity and Table Relationships Transforming different entity patterns
Referential Integrity Actions into database tables.
Process for converting an ERD into a
physical database
Cardinalityand DB table relationships

4. Data entry
D Given a database application, analyze Watson iLab1: SQL Using Access Database User’s View
database implementation and
WEEK processing issues such as data Ch1: Introduction Quiz: SQL categories
1 manipulation techniques form design SQL DML SELECT command
Week 2 Quiz
and report generation. Ch2: Introduction to Structured SQL WHERE clause
Query Language SQL query structure
Discussion Topics SQL joins and subqueries
Managing Data SQL built-in functions
SQL Queries SQL grouping
E Given a database application, compare Watson iLab3: Database Construction Using DatabaseApplication View
and contrast the implementation issues Access Data Administrator View
WEEK involved in various architectures. Ch11: The Web Server iLab4: Forms and Reports in Access
5 Environment How S/W APIs are used to access DBs
WEEK from applications
7 Ch9: Managing Multiuser Quiz: MS technologies (ADO, OLE, ASP.NET,
Databases etc.)
Week 6 Quiz
Java technologies (JDBC, JSP, JavaScript,
Ch13: Database Processing for etc.)
Business Intelligence Systems Discussion Topics LAMP/WAMP technologies (PHP)
Web Database Architectures Database drivers
Web Database Access ACID transactions
Database Locking Data mining techniques
Databases for Business Intelligence Function of data mining
ETL processes
Data warehouses and data marts
DBMS security features
F Given a successful database Watson iLab4:Forms and Reports in Access DatabaseAdministrator View
implementation, identify management Data Administrator View
WEEK issues involved in the successful Ch7: SQL for Database Quiz:
6 administration, maintenance, and Construction SQL DDL category
Week 6 Quiz
WEEK security of the database. SQL for database constructions
7 Ch8: Database Redesign (relationships, views, etc.)
Discussion Topics SQL DML to modify database
Ch9: Managing Multiuser Database Constraints Database constraints
Databases Database Redesign Views
Database Locking Restricting access to database objects
Ch13: Database Processing for Databases for Business Intelligence Reverse engineering
Business Intelligence Systems Dependency graphs
Correlating subqueries
EXISTS/NOT EXISTS commands

5. DB redesign tasks and processes
Stored procedures and triggers
Data administrators (DA) versus
database administrators (DBA)
DA responsibilities
Multiuser concurrency issues
Concurrency controls
Database lock functions
Different DB locking techniques
DB backup and recovery options
G Given the demanding and changing role Watson iLab1: SQL Using Access Database User’s View
of corporate databases, evaluate iLab3: Database Construction Using DatabaseApplication View
WEEK leading edge developments such as Ch1: Introduction Access Data Administrator View
1 intranet, Internet, multimedia, and iLab4: Forms and Reports in Access
WEEK object-oriented database applications, Ch2: Introduction to Structured Database architecture
5 and analyze the management issues Query Language Database components
WEEK involved in each.Additionally, compare Quiz: Personal databases
7 and contrast leading DBMS programs Ch11: The Web Server Enterprise databases
Week 2 Quiz
and analyze their respective Environment ETL systems
management issues. Week 6 Quiz
BI and data warehouse functions
Ch9: Managing Multiuser Three different types of database design
Databases Discussion Topics DB differences between different
Managing Data database vendors (Access, Oracle,
Ch13: Database Processing for MySQL, etc.)
SQL Queries Web
Business Intelligence Systems Web application architectures
Database Architectures
Web Database Access Differences between web and general
Database Locking enterprise DB applications
Databases for Business Intelligence Differences between JSP and ASP.NET
HTML and PHP interaction
Distributed DB challenges
OODBMS versus RDBMS
BI reporting systems
BI data mining applications
ROLAP
OLAP multidimensional DBs