Question: Table 4-3 contains sample data for parts and for vendors who supply those parts. In discussing these data with users, we find that part numbers

Table 4-3 contains sample data for parts and for vendors who supply those parts. In discussing these data with users, we find that part numbers (but not descriptions) uniquely identify parts and that vendor names uniquely identify vendors.

Part No Description Vendor Name Address Unit Cost
1234 Logic chip Fast Chips Cupertino 10.00
Smart Chips Phoenix 8.00
5678 Memory chip Fast Chips Cupertino 3.00
Quality Chips Austin 2.00
Smart Chips Phoenix 5.00

a. Convert this table to a relation (named PART SUPPLIER) in first normal form. Illustrate the relation with the sample data in the table.

b. List the functional dependencies in PART SUPPLIER and identify a candidate key.

d. Draw a relational schema for PART SUPPLIER and show the functional dependencies.

e. In what normal form is this relation?

f. Develop a set of 3NF relations from PART SUPPLIER.

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