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O-LevelComputer ScienceDatabases2210/22 · May/June 2022 · Q55 Marks

A database table, NURSE, is used to keep a record of disposable items worn by veterinary nurses. This is part of the table: ItemNumber | Description | SingleUse | Uses | StockLevel | ReorderLevel --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- DIG1 | Glove (pair) | Y | 1 | 500 | 800 DIA1 | Apron | Y | 1 | 700 | 800 DIM5 | Hair net | Y | 1 | 650 | 500 DIA2 | Apron | N | 5 | 25 | 100 DIS4 | Suit | N | 3 | 70 | 50 DIV9 | Shoe cover (pair) | Y | 1 | 400 | 250

  1. (a)Complete this query-by-example grid to display only the item number and the description of single use items, where the stock level is below the reorder level. Field: Table: Sort: Show: Criteria: or:[4]
  2. (b)Give a reason why the field SingleUse is not required in the table NURSE.[1]

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Mark scheme

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  1. [1] correct rows Field and Table
  2. [1] correct row Show
  3. [1] correct Criteria for SingleUse or/and Uses
  4. [1] correct Criteria for StockLevel less than ReorderLevel
  5. [1] the field Uses already shows this information // duplication of data // redundant data

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Topic
Databases, O-Level Computer Science (syllabus 2210). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
O-Level Computer Science, May/June 2022 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 5.

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