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DS0-001 Data Querying And Analysis Practice Question

When normalizing a database, what is the primary goal of moving data into a third normal form (3NF)?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

Remove transitive dependencies

3NF removes transitive dependencies to ensure that every non-key attribute depends only on the primary key.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Remove transitive dependencies

    Why this is correct

    3NF focuses on eliminating transitive dependencies.

  • Enable multi-dimensional analysis

    Why it's wrong here

    This is a goal of data warehousing (Star Schema), not 3NF.

  • Increase data redundancy

    Why it's wrong here

    Normalization aims to decrease redundancy.

  • Increase read speed

    Why it's wrong here

    Normalization often requires joins, which can slow down reads.

  • Combine multiple tables

    Why it's wrong here

    Normalization decomposes tables.

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