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ZIMSEC A-Level Computer Science

8Databases

Databases in ZIMSEC A-Level Computer Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 5 (competency matrix 8.8). Paper 1 weighting 10%; part of the Paper 2 section Programming, Algorithm design and Databases (40%).

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Lessons

  • File-based and relational databases

    45 min

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  • Database management systems

    40 min

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  • SQL data definition language

    45 min

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  • SQL data manipulation language

    55 min

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  • Entity-relationship diagrams and database design

    45 min

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  • Normalisation to third normal form

    50 min

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  • Database applications and accessing data from programs

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Databases: sample question

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Which database object produces a formatted printout, with grouping and totals?

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