CIW: Database Design Specialist v1.1

(1D0-541-v1.1) / ISBN: 978-1-64459-108-6
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CIW: Database Design Specialist v1.1

Get certified for the CIW Database Design Specialist certification exam with the CIW Database Design Specialist v1.1 course and lab. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience in a safe and online environment. The 1D0-541 study guide covers the certification exam objectives and teaches candidates about relational database fundamentals, relational database design and application, relational algebra and databases, structured query language (SQL), and transactions, currency control, database security, and many more.
Here's what you will get

The CIW Database Design Specialist certification is an introductory vendor-neutral credential for individuals pursuing product-focused database specialization. The CIW 1D0-541 exam validates a candidate's skills and knowledge in various aspects of DB2, Oracle Database 11g, MS SQL, and MySQL. The CIW 1D0-541 certification exam is designed for professionals working in the application, web, and software development and IT management fields.

Lessons
  • 10+ Lessons
  • 78+ Exercises
  • 370+ Quizzes
  • 63+ Flashcards
  • 63+ Glossary of terms
TestPrep
  • 50+ Pre Assessment Questions
  • 3+ Full Length Tests
  • 82+ Post Assessment Questions
  • 150+ Practice Test Questions
LiveLab (Add-on)
  • 15+ LiveLab
  • 15+ Video tutorials
  • 22+ Minutes
Video Lessons
  • 18+ Videos
  • 01:15+ Hours
Here's what you will learn
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  • Introduction to Databases
  • Data Formats
  • What Is a Database?
  • File-Based Databases
  • The Evolution of Databases
  • Relational Databases and Database Management Systems (DBMSs)
  • Origins of Relational Databases
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
  • Introduction to Relational Databases
  • Multitier Database Architecture
  • Relational Model Terminology
  • Using Tables to Represent Data
  • Characteristics of Relations
  • Data Models
  • Entities and Data Relationships
  • Relational Integrity
  • Database Languages
  • Data Dictionaries
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
  • Introduction to Database Planning
  • Database Design Life Cycle
  • Database Requirements Document
  • ProAudio Case Study
  • Selecting a DBMS
  • Selecting an Application Interface
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
  • Introduction to Database Design Methodology
  • Effects of Poor Database Design Practices
  • Database Design Phases
  • Conceptual Database Design
  • Entity-Relationship (ER) Models
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
  • Introduction to Normalization
  • What Is Normalization?
  • Normal Forms
  • First Normal Form
  • Second Normal Form
  • Third Normal Form
  • Boyce-Codd Normal Form (BCNF)
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
  • Introduction to Logical Database Design
  • Logical Database Design
  • Creating a Logical Data Model
  • Using a Database Definition Language
  • Validating the Logical Data Model
  • Defining Integrity Constraints
  • Creating an Enterprise Data Model
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
  • Introduction to Physical Database Design
  • Physical Database Design
  • MySQL Workbench
  • Creating Enterprise Constraints
  • Using Secondary Indexes
  • Denormalization
  • Creating User Views
  • Designing Database Access Rules
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
  • Introduction to Structured Query Language
  • SQL Basics
  • Data Definition Language
  • Data Manipulation Language
  • Retrieving Data from Relations
  • Data Control Language
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
  • Introduction to Relational Algebra
  • Defining Relational Algebra
  • Selection
  • Projection
  • Cartesian Product
  • Union
  • Difference
  • Intersection
  • Joins
  • The Division Operation
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
  • Introduction to Database Transactions and Security
  • Transactions
  • Concurrency Control
  • Transaction Support in SQL
  • Database Security
  • Lesson Summary

Hands on Activities (Live Labs)

  • Using a Flat-File Database
  • Using MySQL Workbench
  • Creating Base Relations for the ProAudio Database
  • Creating Relations and Adding CHECK Constraints
  • Creating Views
  • Creating Users and Granting Privileges
  • Using the INSERT Statement
  • Dropping a Schema
  • Creating a Schema
  • Using DDL
  • Deleting and Updating Records
  • Using the IN, BETWEEN, and LIKE Operators
  • Retrieving Records from a Database
  • Joining Relations
  • Using Relational Algebra
Exam FAQs
What are the prerequisites for this exam?

Here are the pre-requisites:

  • Basic knowledge of the purpose and function of a database
  • Familiarity with an operating system such as Microsoft Windows 7
What is the exam registration fee? USD 150
Where do I take the exam? PSI
What is the format of the exam? The exam consists of linear, multiple choice, fill in the blank, fact-based, and situational questions.
How many questions are asked in the exam? The exam contains 50 questions.
What is the duration of the exam? 90 minutes
What is the passing score? 75%
What is the exam's retake policy?

Here are the retake policies:

  • If a candidate passes a CIW exam, he will not be allowed to retake that CIW exam.
  • A 24-hour waiting period is required between the first and second attempt exam.
  • 30 calendar days waiting period from the date of the previous sitting before any third or subsequent sitting exam.
What is the validity of the certification? CIW certifications do not expire.
Where can I find more information about this exam? Know more about the 1D0-541
What are the career opportunities after passing this exam?
  • Web Developer
  • IT Manager/Director
  • Enterprise Developer
  • Application Developer
  • Software Programmer
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