Q. What type of data structure in a relational database would typically represent the metrics or facts in a dimensional model?

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Q. What is the primary purpose of the fact table in a dimensional model?

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Q. What is the main role of the product dimension table in a dimensional model?

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Q. How are dimension tables typically formed in a dimensional model?

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Q. What is the primary purpose of arranging fact and dimension tables in a dimensional model?

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Q. What type of relationship exists between dimension tables and the fact table in a STAR schema?

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Q. Which of the following criteria does the STAR schema aim to satisfy?

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Q. How are dimension tables arranged around the fact table in a STAR schema?

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Q. In the STAR schema, what type of relationship exists between the fact table and dimension tables?

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Q. What is the primary focus of Entity-Relationship (E-R) modeling?

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Q. What is the main purpose of a data warehouse (DW)?

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Q. In the context of data warehouses, what does dimensional modeling emphasize?

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Q. What are the primary characteristics of data suited for E-R modeling in operational systems?

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Q. Which modeling technique is particularly intuitive to business users?

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Q. What can CASE tools be used for in data modeling?

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Q. In the context of data modeling for data warehouses, what is a STAR schema?

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Q. What does forward-engineering in data modeling involve?

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Q. What is the primary purpose of a STAR schema in a data warehouse?

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Q. In a STAR schema, which part of the structure is used to answer specific business questions?

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Q. How are queries formulated in a STAR schema when analyzing data?

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