Consider the schema R = (S T U V) and the dependencies S→T, T→U, U→V and V→S.…

GATE · 1999 · CS · Question 2 subparts

Consider the schema R = (S T U V) and the dependencies S→T, T→U, U→V and V→S. Let R (R₁ and R₂) be a decomposition such that R₁∩R₂ ≠ ∅. The decomposition is:

  1. A.

    Not in 2NF

  2. B.

    In 2NF but not in 3NF

  3. C.

    In 3NF but not in 2NF

  4. D.

    In both 2NF and 3NF

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Correct answer: D

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