BIS 245 ENTIRE COURSE

BIS 245 Week 1-7 All Discussion Questions

Week 1 DQ 1 - Databases and Gathering Requirements
Week 1 DQ 2 - Choosing a Database
Week 2 DQ 1 - Entity Relationship (ER) Modeling
Week 2 DQ 2 - Database Table Design
Week 3 DQ 1 - Conceptual Database Design
Week 3 DQ 2 - Requirements Analysis
Week 4 DQ 1 - Creating Queries from Woodcraft Database
Week 4 DQ 2 - Creating Queries from Northwind Database
Week 5 DQ 1 - Data Normalization
Week 5 DQ 2 - Data Validation
Week 6 DQ 1 - Data Reporting
Week 6 DQ 2 - Presenting Data Effectively
Week 7 DQ 1 - Database Navigation
Week 7 DQ 2 - Database Security

BIS 245 Week 1 Lab 1 Introduction to MS Visio and MS Access

A. Lab # : BSBA BIS 245A-1
B. Lab 1 of 7 : Introduction to MS Visio and MS Access
C. Lab Overview--Scenario/Summary
TCOs:
1. Given a business situation in which managers require information from a database, determine,
analyze and classify that information so that reports can be designed to meet the requirements.
2. Given a situation containing entities, business rules, and data requirements, create the conceptual
model of the database using a database modeling tool.
Scenario:
You have been asked to create two conceptual database models using MS Visio Database Model
Diagram Template. The purpose of this lab is to have you gain familiarity with the various modeling
tools needed to create a conceptual model (entity relationship diagram) of a database. You will create
two conceptual models.
You will then open an existing Access database to explore database objects and to experiment with
simple data manipulation using filters and sorts and to begin elementary work with relationships.
Upon completing this lab, you will be able to
1. relying on detailed instructions, create a simple conceptual model for a two-table database using
MS Visio;
2. use experience gained in creating the first model to construct a similar conceptual model without
the instructions; and
3. download an existing Microsoft Access database file. Open the database; find and identify different
database objects in this database.
D. Deliverables
YourName_Lab1.vsd (Visio Diagram)
YourName_Lab1C_Questions.docx

BIS 245 Week 2 Lab - Skills Development in Visio

A. Lab # : BSBA BIS 245A-2
B. Lab 2 of 7 : Skills Development in Visio; Creation of MS Access Database
C. Lab Overview--Scenario / Summary:
TCOs:
1. Given a business situation in which managers require information from a database, determine,
analyze, and classify that information so that reports can be designed to meet the requirements.
2. Given a situation containing entities, business rules, and data requirements, create the conceptual
model of the database using a database modeling tool.
3. Given an existing relational database schema, evaluate and alter the database design for
efficiency.
4. Given an existing database structure demonstrating efficiency and integrity, design the physical
tables.
Scenario:
You have been asked to create a conceptual database model using MS Visio Database Model
Diagram Template. The purpose of this lab is to have you gain experience with the various modeling
tools needed to create a conceptual model (entity relationship diagram) of a database. You will then
modify the model for implementation as a MS Access database. You will create and modify one
conceptual model.
You will then create a MS Access database based on the model developed in Visio, creating the
necessary tables and relationships.
Upon completing this lab, you will be able to
1. relying on detailed instructions, add two entities to the existing conceptual model (ERD), including
attribute data types and required field lengths;
2. create a new MS Access database file;
3. using the model from Parts A and B of the lab, and relying on detailed instructions; create the first
two tables in the database;
4. use the experience gained in creating the first two tables to add the remaining tables;
5. using the model from Parts A and B of the lab, and relying on detailed instructions; create the
relationship between the first two tables in the database; and
6. use the experience gained in creating the first relationship to create the remaining relationships
between the tables.

BIS 245 Week 3 Lab - Visio ERD

Lab 3 of 7: Database Design Using Visio and Based on Data Requirements and Business Rules
You have been asked to create a database model using MS Visio Database Model Diagram
Template. The purpose of this lab is to provide experience designing, with limited instructions, a
simple database based on a list of data requirements and associated business rules.
You will then complete an MS Access database based on the model developed in Visio, creating the
necessary tables and relationships.

Uponcompletingthislab, youwillbeableto:
create a new Visio file for database design; using the data requirements and the business rules
provided, develop a conceptual model (ERD), including attribute data types and required field lengths;
and create a new MS Access database based on the ERD

BIS 245 Week 4 Lab - ER Diagram

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A. Lab # : BSBA BIS 245A-4A
B. Lab 4A of 7: Database design based on data requirements and business rules focusing on
interpreting business rules to determine relationships.
C. Lab Overview --Scenario/Summary
TCO(s):
1. Given a business situation in which managers require information from a database, determine,
analyze and classify that information so that reports can be designed to meet the requirements.
2. Given a situation containing entities, business rules, and data requirements, create the conceptual
model of the database using a database modeling tool.
Scenario:
You have been asked to create a database model using MS Visio Database Model Diagram
Template. The purpose of this lab is to provide experience designing, with limited instructions, a
simple database based on a list of data requirements and associated business rules.
Upon completing this lab, you will be able to
1. create a new Visio file for database design; and
2. using the data requirements and the business rules provided, develop a conceptual model (ERD),
including attribute data types and required field lengths.
D. Deliverables
Section
Deliverable
Points
 Step 6
YourNameLab4A.vsd (Visio Diagram)
E. Lab Steps
Preparation
1. Using Citrix for MS Visio and/or MS Access
a. If you are using the Citrix remote lab, follow the login instructions located in the iLab tab in Course
Home.
2. Start Visio
a. Open Microsoft Office 2010, Visio application, or
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b. if you are using Citrix, click on Microsoft Office 2010 Applications folder to start Visio.
Lab:
Step 1: Identify and create the entities
a. Open a new blank Database Model Diagram. If you need assitance with this, refer to the Week 1
Lab Instructions. Be sure that all options are set consistent to those used in previous weeks so that
you generate your model in Crows Foot notation.
b. Save the file as YourName_Lab4A.vsd.
c. Based on the information provided below, create the necessary entities for the Catering by Caren
database. If you need assistance to create the entities, refer to Labs from Weeks 1 and 2.
Catering by Caren
Catering by Caren is an upscale catering company focusing on full, four-course gourmet dinners for
groups from two to forty. Owner/chef James Caren is wonderful in the kitchen, but has become
overwhelmed with the business side of running his rapidly growing operation. You have been hired as
his business manager, and youve decided to computerize information on the engagements.
Chef Caren is excited about this project and has provided you with the following information. He
doesnt know databases nearly as well as he knows haute cuisine, so the data requirements are not
well-organized, nor is data in its smallest parts. He has noted whether the menu items are appetizers,
salads, main courses, or desserts. He has also provided a list of the information he keeps on each
customer and each booking.
By talking with Chef Caren, you feel you have enough information on the companys business rules
to understand the relationships between the data. Chef Caren is particularly concerned that you
capture the exact requirements for the menu for each engagement. For instance, if 20 people are to
be served, he wants to know how many want the vegetarian main course, the Kosher meals, and so
forth.
At this point, you are going to use the following information to put together an entity relationship
diagram that you will then use with Chef Caren to verify that you have accurately captured the
requirements.
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Customers
Name
Phone
Address
E-mail Address
Approved for credit or not
Engagements
Date
Time
Location
Menu
Number of Attendees
Special Diet Plates
Assistant Chef Assigned
Employees Assigned
Payment Method (AmEx, Visa, MasterCard, Check, Cash, Bill)
Deposit Amount
Deposit Paid Date
Total Charges
BalancePaidDate
MenuItems
ItemName
 Description
Classification (Appetizer, Salad, Main Course, Dessert)
Special Diet Item (Kosher, Vegetarian)
Employees
Name
Position
NOTE: You may find it helpful to consider the business rules in Step 4 in creating your entities.
Step 2: Identify and create attributes (fields)
NOTE: Because you are creating your diagram in Visio, it will be easier to create the attributes prior
to the relationships.
a. Refer to the data requirements from Step 1 of this lab. Ifyouhavenotalready
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created the attributes (fields) in your ERD, add them at this time.
b. Save your file and continue to Step 3.
Step 3: Identify and designate the keys
a. Detemine whether an attribute exists in each table that will satisfy the requirements of a primary
key. If no appropriate field exists, create a field for this purpose.
b. Check the Primary Key property for the field(s) in each table using the Visio column properties.
Step 4: Identify the relationships
a. Using the information below on the business rules for Catering by Caren, create the relationships
between the entities created in Steps 1 and 2.
b. Notice that, where Many-to-Many relationships exist, you will need to create associative entities. If
you are not sure of the process to create relationships in Visio, refer to the Labs for Weeks 1 and 2.
You created an associative entity in Week 2.
c. For any associative entities created, enter necessary fields. You may also need to designate or
create a primary key. NOTE: If the relationship is mandatory (must have at least one) you will go to
the relationship Miscellaneous property and change it from Zero to Many to One to Many.

BIS 245 Week 5 Lab - ER Diagram and ER Matrix

A. Lab # : BSBA BIS 245A-5A
B. Lab 5A of 7 : Database design using Visio, and based on data requirements
and business rules focusing on normalizing data to third normal form.
C. Lab Overview--Scenario/Summary:
TCO(s):
2. Given a situation containing entities, business rules, and data requirements,
create the conceptual model of the database using a database modeling tool.
Scenario:
You have been asked to create a database model using the MS Visio Database
Model Diagram Template. The purpose of this lab is to provide experience
normalizing the database to third normal form based on limited instructions, data
requirements, and associated business rules.
Upon completing this lab, you will be able to
1. create a new Visio file for database design; and
2. using the data requirements and the business rules provided, develop a
conceptual model (ERD), including attribute data types and required field
lengths.
D. Deliverables
Section Deliverable Points
Step 1 YourName_Lab5A_ERMatrix.docx
Step 3 YourNameLab5A.vsd (Visio Diagram)
E. Lab Steps
Preparation
1. Get the Lab5A_ERMatrix.docx document from Doc Sharing:
a. Download the Lab5A_ERMatrix document file from your course Doc
Sharing panel (Labs view), and Save the file to your local drive.
2. Using Citrix for MS Visio and/or MS Access
a. If you are using the Citrix remote lab, follow the login instructions
located in the iLab tab in Course Home.
3. Start MS Visio
a. Open Microsoft Office, Visio application, or
b. if you are using Citrix, click on Microsoft Office Applications folder
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Lab
Step 1: Identify the entities and relationships.
a. Over the past four weeks, you have created ERDs based on information
provided. This week, you will complete the ERD being sure to normalize it to
3NF (third normal form). Normalization is the systematic application of rules
designed to eliminate redundancy from the database. Data in previous weeks
was, to some extent, normalized for you. This week, it is not. An abbreviated
list of the data requirements follows.
College Scheduling Data Requirements
Student ID
Student First Name
Student Last Name
Course Code
Course Name
Course Description
Course Credit Hours
Course Time
Course Days
Instructor ID
Instructor First Name
Instructor Last Name
Room Number
Room Capacity
b. Open the Word file in the Week 5 Lab Materials, Lab5A_ERMatrix.docx
c. Save the Word file as YourName_Lab5A_ERMatrix.
d. An ER Matrix helps define both the entities and the relationships between the
entities. Using the partially completed ER Matrix below as a guide, complete
the matrix.
Hint: You should end up with four entities.
1. List each entity both across and down.
2. Determine whether a relationship exists between entities and define that
relationship with a verb phrase. (NOTE: The entity with the greatest
number of related entities is usually the center of the ER diagram.)
3. Identify minimum (Optional or Mandatory) and maximum (only one, or one
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Student Course
Student none Enrolls in;
Mandatory
One or
more
Course Is taken by:
Optional
One or
more
none
e. Save the completed matrix to submit as part of your lab.
Step 2: Create the initial ERD based on the matrix.
a. Open a new blank Database Model Diagram in Visio. If you need assitance with
this, refer to the Week 1 Lab Instructions. Be sure that all options are set
consistent to those used in previous weeks so that you generate your model in
Crows Foot notation.
b. One of the issues in denormalized data is that it can result in many-to-many
relationships that are not compatible with the relational database. Visio does
not allow creation of a many-to-many relationship because of this
incompatibility. Therefore, for any many-to-many relationships in your data,
you will need to create two one-to-many relationships. See the example
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c. Based on the information from Step 1, create the initial ERD for the College
Scheduling database including the many-to-many relationships. If you need
assistance to create the entities, refer to labs from Weeks 1 and 2.
d. Assign the primary keys and attributes from the data requirements to the
proper entities.
e. Save the file as YourName_Lab5A.vsd.
Step 3: Normalize the database
a. While the initial ERD is accurate, if you design a database without deviating
from it, you will encounter problems. For example, a course is offered many
times. If you use the course code, for example BIS 245, as the primary key,
you will only be able to list the course once. There are three possible solutions.
1. Assign another primary key, such as an auto-number field, so that
the course can be listed multiple times. However, this is not
acceptable because it introduces redundancy rather than reducing it.
2. Use a composite primary key consisting of the Course Code and the
Section code. If you create a unique section code (EXAMPLE:
YearTerm_Section or 2010SpringA_A), then you can list the course
repeatedly. Again, this introduces redundancy, and is not an
acceptable solution.
3. Split the table to create two tables. TostayconsistentwithDeVry
terminology, create a second Section table. To ensure that a course is
not entered twice, you might modify the Section code to include the
course: BIS 245_2010SpringA_A. By consistently using this format,
you should not be able to duplicate the section, and can avoid a
complicated composite key. However, as the Section table will serve
as an associative entity, it is acceptable to borrow the primary keys of
theparenttables.
b. Open the Visio file from Step 2, and add a new page. Changethepagetabto
read Revised. Revise the initial ERD based on the following information.
1. A Course may exist without being offered. It exists in the catalog.
Courses are scheduled for a term and given a section. It is the
schedule course (Section) that students enroll in, that are scheduled
in rooms and assigned instructors.
2. A Student can exist without being enrolled in a course.
3. An Instructor can exist without being assigned to teach a course.
4. A Room can exist without being scheduled for a course.
c. Save the file with your revised ERD.Page 5 of 5
Lab 5A Final Deliverables
a. YourName_Lab5A_ERMatrix.docx (Word Document) from Lab 5A Step 1
b. YourName_Lab5A.vsd (Visio Diagram) from Lab 5A Step 3.
Submit these files to the Week 5 iLabDropbox.

BIS 245 Week 6 iLab Creating Reports

A. Lab # BSBA BIS 245A-6
B. Lab 6 of 7 : Creating Reports
C. Lab Overview Scenario / Summary:
TCO(s): 7. Given a database application with a completed relational schema, populated tables, and
business reporting requirements, create the necessary reports and make a business decision.
Scenario: The purpose of this lab is to create Access Reports. After a report is created, the student
will sort the fields in different ways. Also the Student can also delete fields in layout view and modify
the appearance of the report by applying Themes. In addition to the report generated by Access, the
lab also uses Report Design to allow users to design their own reports. Upon completing this lab, you
should be able to:
Create a report and apply a theme for professional appearance of the report.
Use Report Design to generate your own report.
D. Deliverables: Upload the modified Lab6_Start.accdb file that you saved as YourName_Lab6.accdb
to the Week 6 iLabDropbox.

Part A Step 1: Create a Simple Report Lab6_Report1

Part A Step 2: Create a report using Report Design Lab6_Report2
Part A Step 3: Creating Multi-table Reports Lab6_Report3
Part A Step 4: Adding a Subreport Lab6_Report4
Part A Step 5: Create Mailing Labels Lab6_Report5
Part B Step 1: Create a Report Lab6_Report6
Part B Step 2: Create a Multi-table Report Lab6_Report7

BIS 245 Week 7 iLabDevry University

BIS 245 Final Exam

TCO 1) Which object would you use to enter, delete, or modify data?
(TCO 1) Which object would you use to retrieve customers who live in Germany and the United
States?
(TCO 1) To design a report you should do all of the following EXCEPT
(TCO 1) Which of the following is NOT a Report Section?
(TCO 1) A Detail line is used to
(TCO 2) For the following image, which of the following is TRUE?
(TCO 2) A symbol used in ER diagrams for an entity is a
(TCO 3) A property that provides a "user friendly" name to a column in Datasheet View is a
(TCO 3) Summarized data in an easy-to-read view is known as a
(TCO 3) Which of the following is NOT true of a property?
(TCO 4) Which of the following does NOT describe the following one-to-one relationship?
(TCO 5) Which form type displays records in a tabular format similar to a Datasheet view but has
more editing options such as adding graphics?
(TCO 5) A calculated control
(TCO 6) Which of the following is a term used to describe the names of controls, fields, or properties?
(TCO 6) Data aggregates
(TCO 7) When making vertical data comparisons, you should use the following chart.
(TCO 7) Discrete data
(TCO 8) A switchboard is a
(TCO 9) To secure an Access database, all of the following should be done EXCEPT
(TCO 9) All of the following describe a certification authority EXCEPT
(TCO 10) Which of the following file format types removes all VBA code from the database and
prohibits users from making changes to forms and reports?
(TCO 4) The term "cascading" refers to
(TCO 1) Describe three-tier architecture. Explain the functions performed by each tier.
(TCO 2) Explain business logic and describe how it relates to a relational database
(TCO 4) From first normal form, second normal form, or third normal form, select one of these forms
and explain (1) how that normal form is often violated by inexperienced database designers and (2)
how to correct such a violation of that normal form
(TCO 4) Explain 1NF, 2NF, and 3NF as related to database design