CS 157A: Introduction to Database Management Systems
Course exam catalog and study material archive for Introduction to Database Management Systems at San José State University (SJSU). Request verified past exam papers and study resources directly through our student community.
This archive catalogs 15 free educational resources and past exams for CS 157A (Introduction to Database Management Systems) at San José State University (SJSU), containing 7 midterm papers, 7 final examinations, and 1 worksheet. Dated documents represent 7 distinct academic years between 2016 and 2024.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Relational database design: entity-relationship (ER) modeling and schema normalization (1NF-BCNF) in CS 157A
- Declarative query formulation: advanced SQL joins, subqueries, grouping aggregations, and window functions
- Transaction management: ACID guarantees, serializability, two-phase locking (2PL), and WAL recovery
- Physical storage and query execution: B+ tree indexing, hash indexes, and query optimization in Introduction to Database Management Systems
Study Resource for Introduction to Database Management Systems
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
San José State University (SJSU) CS 157A Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
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Final Exam 2016
San José State University (SJSU) CS 157A Final Exam 2016
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
San José State University (SJSU) CS 157A Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
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Final Exam 2018
San José State University (SJSU) CS 157A Final Exam 2018
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2019
San José State University (SJSU) CS 157A Midterm (Exam 1) 2019
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Final Exam 2019
San José State University (SJSU) CS 157A Final Exam 2019
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
San José State University (SJSU) CS 157A Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
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Final Exam 2020
San José State University (SJSU) CS 157A Final Exam 2020
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
San José State University (SJSU) CS 157A Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
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Final Exam 2022
San José State University (SJSU) CS 157A Final Exam 2022
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
San José State University (SJSU) CS 157A Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
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Final Exam 2023
San José State University (SJSU) CS 157A Final Exam 2023
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2024
San José State University (SJSU) CS 157A Midterm (Exam 1) 2024
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Final Exam 2024
San José State University (SJSU) CS 157A Final Exam 2024
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Worksheet 9
San José State University (SJSU) CS 157A Worksheet 9
Assessment Inventory for CS 157A (15 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2024 | Midterm | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2024 | Final | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2023 | Midterm | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2023 | Final | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2022 | Midterm | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2020 | Final | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2019 | Midterm | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2019 | Final | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2018 | Midterm | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2018 | Final | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2016 | Midterm | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2016 | Final | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Worksheet 9 | Worksheet | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Complete inventory of all 15 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this CS 157A archive?
This collection for CS 157A at San José State University (SJSU) catalogs 15 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Worksheets. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table below with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this CS 157A collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2016 to 2024, representing 7 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free CS 157A past exams?
All cataloged CS 157A past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the San José State University (SJSU) course syllabus.