Code No: R204142F R20 Set No.

IV BTech ISemester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, Nov/Dec -2025

NOSQL DATABASES
(PE-IV:CSE-AIML, CSE-AI, CSE-DS, CSE-AIDS, AIDs, AIML & CSD)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE Questions
ONE Questionfrom Each unit
All QuestionsCarry Equal Marks

UNIT -I
X a) Compare and contrast key-value stores and document databases in terms of data
modelling and query capabilities. (7]
b) Describe the main characteristics of column-familystores and discuss when they

are most suitable. []

(OR)
2 a) Define schema-less databases and discuss the potential benefits and limitations

of using a schema-less data model. [7]

b) Explain the role and importance of materialized views in NoSQL databases. [7]

3 a) Describe

its
the master-slave

advantages and limitations.

UNIT -II
replication model in distributed databases and discuss

[7]
b) Discuss how combining sharding and replication can enhance the performance
and reliability of distributed databases.
(OR)
4 a) Explain the concept of read consistency and describe different strategies to

manage it in distributed databases. [7]

b) Compare the CAP theorem's impact on NoSQL and relational databases in ternms

ofconsistency, availabilityand partition tolerance. [

3 a) Explain the concept

retrieval.
of "query by data"
UNIT
in
- III

key-value stores and its impact on data

(7]
b) Explain the limitations of key-value stores in handling relationships among data. [7]
(OR)
a) Explain when it would not be suitable to use a key-value store and why. [7]
b) Discuss the suitable use cases for key-value stores and provide examples. [7]

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UNIT - IV

M a) xplain
data
the consistency
integrity.
models used in document databases and their impacton
[7]
b) When should document databases not be used? Give scenarios and reasons for
these limitations.
[7)
(OR)
8 a) What query features are available in document databases and how do they

support complex queries? Explain. [7]

b) Describe how consistency andI availability are balanced in docurhent databases,

especially in distributed systems. [7]

UNIT -V
9 a) Discuss the availability features of graph databases and how they ensure data
accessibility. [7]
b) Discuss the query languages used in graph databases and their features. [7]
(OR)
a) Explain how graph databases handle highly interconnected data and the

performance implications. [7]

b) What query features are available in graph databases and how do they support

complex graph queries? [

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