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
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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.
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Remove transitive dependencies
Why this is correct
3NF focuses on eliminating transitive dependencies.
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Enable multi-dimensional analysis
Why it's wrong here
This is a goal of data warehousing (Star Schema), not 3NF.
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Increase data redundancy
Why it's wrong here
Normalization aims to decrease redundancy.
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Increase read speed
Why it's wrong here
Normalization often requires joins, which can slow down reads.
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Combine multiple tables
Why it's wrong here
Normalization decomposes tables.
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