INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA

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COMPUTER STUDIES

MODULE:
DATABASE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
ASSIGNMENT TITLE:
BOAT HIRE COMPANY DATABASE DEVELOPMENT
MARCH 2012
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Please make a note of the recommended word count. You could lose marks if you write 10%
more or less than this.
You must submit a paper copy and digital copy (on disk or similarly acceptable medium).
Media containing viruses, or media which cannot be run directly, will result in a fail grade
being awarded for this module.
All electronic media will be checked for plagiarism.
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Introduction
This assignment will allow you to demonstrate an understanding of applying data modelling and data
analysis techniques to the design and development of database solutions.

The Scenario
You have been sub-contracted to design the database system for Cyclades Boat Hire. Cyclades Boat Hire
is a medium sized boat hire company based on the island of Paros in Greece. An initial analysis of
Cyclades Boat Hire has identified the following requirements:
Cyclades Boat Hire rent boats to customers. A rental is recorded as being for a particular vessel for a
particular customer. Over time a customer might take out a number of rentals. Vessels are classified by
their type (yacht, speedboat, catamaran).
Each rental may be for a number of destinations in the islands of Greece.
In addition to this a customer might request equipment for a particular rental.
Example of Rental Record:
Customer No

Customer Name

340
880
990
900
977

Andrew Smith
Jagpal Singh
Darko Suvin
Lee Laurent
Simone Bashir

Vessel Reference
Number
55
899
099
87
0873

Vessel

Vessel Type

Mythos
Julie
Silver
Bullet
Mythos

Yacht
Yacht
Catamaran
Speed Boat
Yacht

Example of Rentals and Destinations:

Rental
Andrew Smith in Mythos
Jagpal Singh in Julie
Jagpal Singh in Julie
Lee Laurent in Bullet
Simone Bashir in Mythos

Destinations
Paros, Naxos, Amorgos
Paros, Antiparos, Sifnos
Paros, Naxos, Kimolos
Paros, Milos
Paros, Milos

List of available equipment

Equipment
Rod and Line
Air Tanks
Keep Net
Gas Barbeque

Types of Equipment
Fishing Gear
Scuba Gear
Fishing Equipment
Cooking

Study the above detail and then perform the following tasks:

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Task 1 20 Marks
Draw an Entity Relationship Data Model that describes the content and structure of the data held by
Cyclades Boat Hire.

Task 2 15 Marks
Produce the resulting tables clearly indicating the primary and foreign keys.

Task 3 20 Marks
Normalise these tables to ensure that all are in BCNF. Show the steps you have taken in normalising the
tables.

Task 4 15 Marks
Using a Database Management System (DBMS) of your choice, set-up all of the above normalised tables,
and populate them with well-designed test data (minimum 5 records per table). Provide printouts of all
tables.
Reasonable assumptions may be made with regard to data.

Task 5 20 Marks
Set-up and test all of the following queries using Structured Query Language (SQL). Provide printouts of
SQL code for each query and the output produced when you run the query in the database you have
developed:

Display the names and addresses of the customers of Cyclades Boat Hire and the rentals they have
made and for which vessels.
For a particular customer show which equipment they have requested for each of their rentals.

Task 6 10 Marks
Explain any assumptions you have made when analysing, designing and implementing the above
database, justify the approach you have taken and explain any alternative approaches you could have
taken to any of the above tasks. Discuss any changes you would make to improve your work.

Guidance
Consult your tutor if you have any queries regarding the assignment.

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Submission Requirements

Your submission should be in the form of one single word-processed document that includes any
necessary diagrams.
The document should not exceed 4500 words (+/- 10%) in total (excluding text in any diagrams).
You should explain any assumptions you have made, alternative approaches you could have taken to
any of the tasks and any changes you would make to improve your work.
A digital version must be submitted on disk or similarly acceptable medium. A copy of the
developed database should also be included in the same medium.

Warning: All media must be virus free!

Media containing viruses, or media which cannot be run directly, will result in a FAIL grade being
awarded for this module.
You must read and understand NCC Educations policy on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
You must complete the Statement and Confirmation of Own Work form and attach the completed form to
your assignment.

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