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Overview

The IGS_UC_EXAM_SCORES table is a data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, specifically belonging to the now-obsolete IGS (Student System) product. Its primary function is to serve as a mapping or lookup table that establishes a formal link between defined examination levels and their corresponding grades or points. It achieves this by referencing standardized reference data stored in the IGS_UC_REF_CODES table. This structure ensures data integrity and consistency for scoring logic within the broader student system module, allowing for the systematic association of an exam level with specific performance outcomes.

Key Information Stored

The table's core purpose is reflected in its key columns. The primary identifier is the EXAM_SCORES_ID, which serves as a unique system-generated key. The table's logical uniqueness, however, is enforced by a composite key on EXAM_LEVEL and REF_CODE_TYPE. These two columns are critical: EXAM_LEVEL holds the specific tier or classification of an examination, while REF_CODE_TYPE contains the code that defines the type of reference data being used, which directly links to the IGS_UC_REF_CODES table. Additional columns, implied by the table's description, would store the associated GRADES and POINTS for each exam level, though these specific column names are not detailed in the provided metadata.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is central to operations involving the translation of exam levels into quantifiable scores. A common use case is generating reports or running processes that require a student's exam level to be converted into a standard grade or a point value for calculation purposes, such as determining admission eligibility or academic standing. A typical query would join this table to the reference code table to retrieve a validated list of scores. For example, to retrieve all valid grade mappings for a specific reference code type, one might use:

• SELECT es.exam_level, es.grade, rc.ref_code_meaning FROM igs_uc_exam_scores es, igs_uc_ref_codes rc WHERE es.ref_code_type = rc.ref_code_type AND rc.ref_code = 'SPECIFIC_TYPE';

It is crucial to note the provided metadata states this table is "Not implemented in this database," indicating it may exist in the data dictionary but is not actively used or populated in a standard deployment, limiting its practical application in many instances.

Related Objects

The table has a defined dependency on the IGS_UC_REF_CODES table, which is the master source for its reference data. The documented foreign key relationship is:

• Foreign Key to IGS_UC_REF_CODES: The columns IGS_UC_EXAM_SCORES.REF_CODE_TYPE and IGS_UC_EXAM_SCORES.EXAM_LEVEL together reference the IGS_UC_REF_CODES table. This enforces that any exam level and code type combination stored in IGS_UC_EXAM_SCORES must first exist as a valid entry in the reference code lookup table.

This relationship ensures that all exam score mappings adhere to a centrally maintained and controlled set of code values, maintaining referential integrity across the module.