_____________ can help us detect poor E-R design.

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_____________ can help us detect poor E-R design.

  1. A.

    Database Design Process

  2. B.

    E-R Design Process

  3. C.

    Relational scheme

  4. D.

    Functional dependencies

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Correct answer: D

Answer: d

Explanation: Functional dependencies can help identify redundancy and anomalies in a database design. For example, if there is a functional dependency like dept name → dept address, it may indicate that the E-R design is not properly normalized, leading to data redundancy. This helps detect poor E-R design by revealing unnecessary or inconsistent relationships.

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