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Database Systems MCQS Questions
Q.
In SQL, which command is used to select only one copy of each set of duplicable rows
None of the above
SELECT UNIQUE
SELECT DISTINCT
All of the above
SELECT DIFFERENT
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: SELECT DISTINCT
Q.
Which of the following is not the responsibility of the utilities component of DBMS software?
None of the above
monitoring performance
creating and maintaining the data dictionary
creating the physical and logical designs
removing flagged records for deletion
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: creating the physical and logical designs
Q.
Which of the following is not a logical data-base structure?
chain
tree
network
All of the above
relational
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: chain
Q.
In SQL, which command is used to changes data in a table?
INSERT
None of the above
UPDATE
BROWSE
APPEND
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: UPDATE
Q.
The PROJECT command will create new table that has
both (a) and (b)
None of the above
more rows than the original table
all the fields of master table
more fields than the original table
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: None of the above
Q.
A file that is organized in uniform format is formally referred to as a _____ or a database file.
Structured data file
Record
None of the above
Database
Document
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Structured data file
Q.
The activity of a file
is a low percentages of number of records added or deleted from a file
refers to how closely the files fits into the allocated
None of the above.
if high, reduces processing efficiency for sequential and nonsequential files
is a measure of the percentage of existing records updated during a run
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is a low percentages of number of records added or deleted from a file
Q.
In SQL, the CREATE VIEW command is used
to recompile view
to create a trigger
to define a view of one or more tables or views
to recompile a table
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: to define a view of one or more tables or views
Q.
The language used in application programs to request data from the DBMS is referred to as the
DML
None of the above
DDL
All of the above
query language
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: DML
Q.
The distinguishable parts of a record are called
fields
files
database
None of the above
data
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: fields
Q.
Large collections of files are called
databases
file system
records
fields
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: databases
Q.
A report generator is used to
print files on paper
update files
data entry
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: print files on paper
Q.
The main idea behind computer files is that it is convenient to
store information together
create them
None of the above
arrange them
access them
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: store information together
Q.
In SQL, GRANT command is used to
allow user to create databases
grant system privileges, roles, and object privileges to uses and roles
allow user to access databases
None of the above
choose auditing for specific SQL commands
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: grant system privileges, roles, and object privileges to uses and roles
Q.
The relational model uses some unfamiliar terminology. A tuple is equivalent to a:
data base
file
data item
record
field
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: record
Q.
Data encryption techniques are particularly useful for
improving data integrity
None of the above
protecting data in data communication systems
reducing storage space requirements
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: protecting data in data communication systems
Q.
Which of the following is not true of the traditional approach to information processing?
All of the above are true
It is file-oriented
There is common sharing of data among the various applications
It is inflexible
Programs are dependent on the files
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: There is common sharing of data among the various applications
Q.
The model for a record management system might be
handwritten list
None of the above
a Rolodex card file
All of the above
a business form
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The Management Information system (MIS) structure with one main computer system is called a
centralized MIS structure
hierarchical MIS structure
distributed MIS structure
decentralized MIS structure
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: centralized MIS structure
Q.
In order to use a record management system
You need to understand the low-level details of how information in stored
Both (a) and (b)
You need to understand the model the record management system uses.
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: You need to understand the model the record management system uses.
Q.
A _____ Contains fields of data about one entity.
None of the above
Fields
File
Document
Record
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Record
Q.
In SQL, which command is used to add new rows to a table?
ALTER TABLE
None of the above
APPEND
INSERT
ADD ROW
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: INSERT
Q.
Which of the following is not characteristic of a relational database model?
treelike structure
tables
records
None of the above
complex logical relationships
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: treelike structure
Q.
Which of the following contains a complete record of all activity that affected the contents of a database during a certain period of time?
transaction log
None of the above
data manipulation language
query language
report writer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: transaction log
Q.
A data dictionary is a special file that contains
None of the above
All of the above
the widths of all fields in all files
the data types of all fields in all files
the names of all fields in all files
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Queries to a database
All of the above
both (a) and (b)
can use aggregate functions like SUM and COUNT
None of the above
are written in English
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can use aggregate functions like SUM and COUNT
Q.
A race condition occurs when
two users of the DBMS are interacting with different files at the same time
None of the above
Two concurrent activities interact to cause a processing error
both (a) and (b)
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Two concurrent activities interact to cause a processing error
Q.
What is the name given to the database management system which is able to handle full text data, image data, audio and video?
Graphics media
Multimedia
None of the above
Full media
Hypertext
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Multimedia
Q.
Which of the following command(s) is(are) used to recompile a stored procedure in SQL?
COMPILE PROCEDURE
None of the above
ALTER PROCEDURE
None of the above
MODIFY PROCEDURE id) All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: ALTER PROCEDURE
Q.
Which of the following is not a relational database?
Reflex
FoxPro
4th Dimension
None of the above
dBASE IV
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Reflex
Q.
A list in alphabetical order
is in descending order
None of the above
is the result of a sort operation
is in ascending order
both (b) and (c)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (b) and (c)
Q.
An indexing operation
establishes an index for a file
sorts a file using a single key
sorts file using two keys
None of the above
both (b) and (c)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: establishes an index for a file
Q.
The model for a _____ resembles the hierarchical model in many respects.
Relational database
None of the above
Network database
Distributed database
Hierarchical database
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Network database
Q.
A compound key
is made up a several pieces of information
is a combination of each unique key
uniquely identifies an item in a list
both (a) and (b)
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (a) and (b)
Q.
When you have finished entering information into a form
All of the above
None of the above
the contents of the form are written to the data file
the contents of the form can be printed
the template is written to the data file
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the contents of the form are written to the data file
Q.
Which of the following is a serious problem of file management systems?
data redundancy
lack of data independence
All of the above
difficult to update
program dependence
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Characteristic(s) of a distributed MIS structure is
None of the above
interactive sharing of the workload
a multiprocessing environment
computers supporting local DP operations
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A _____ database does not use pointers or physical links, but instead finds related records by examining the contents of fields.
Hierarchical
Object-Oriented
None of the above
Relational
Network
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Relational
Q.
A command that lets you change one or more fields in a record is
All of the above
Modify
Insert
None of the above
Look-up
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Modify
Q.
What is the language used by most of the DBMSs for helping their users to access data?
4GL
High level language
Query language
None of the above
SQL
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Query language
Q.
Each of data files has a _____ that describe the way the data is stored in the file.
None of the above
Database
Records
File structure
Fields
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: File structure
Q.
In SQL, which command is used to add a column/integrity constraint to a table
INSERT COLUMN
MODIFY TABLE
None of the above
ADD COLUMN
ALTER TABLE
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: ALTER TABLE
Q.
If a calculation is embedded in a form
the result of the calculations are printed in report
None of the above
the result of the calculations are stored with the form
the calculations are stored with the form
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the calculations are stored with the form
Q.
A number of related records that are treated as a unit is called
data
None of the above
file
batch
field
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: file
Q.
In any hierarchy of data organization, the smallest entity to be processed as a single unit is called
data file
data record
database
None of the above
data field
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: data field
Q.
A computer file contains several records. What does each record contain?
None of the above
Database
Words
Bytes
Fields
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Fields
Q.
The highest level in the hierarchy of data organization is called
data file
database
None of the above
data bank
data record
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: database
Q.
An operation that will increase the length of a list is
Look-up
Insert
None of the above
All of the above
Modify
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Insert
Q.
Which of the following hardware components is the most important to the operation of a database management system?
printer
mouse
plotter
high speed, large-capacity disk
high-resolution video display
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: high speed, large-capacity disk
Q.
In SQL, which of the following is not a data Manipulation Language Commands?
DELETE
UPDATE
CREATE
None of the above
SELECT
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: CREATE
Q.
Which command(s) is(are) used to enable/disable/drop an integrity constraint in SQL?
All of the above
MODIFY TABLE
None of the above
DEFINE TABLE
ALTER TABLE
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: ALTER TABLE
Q.
Which command is used to select distinct subject (SUB) from the table (BOOK)?
All of the above
None of the above
SELECT ALL FROM BOOK
SELECT DISTINCT SUB FROM BOOK
SELECT SUB FROM BOOK
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: SELECT DISTINCT SUB FROM BOOK
Q.
Which two files are used during operation of the DBMS?
query language and utilities
data dictionary and query language
None of the above
data dictionary and transaction log
data manipulation language and query language
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: data dictionary and transaction log
Q.
A form can be used to
All of the above
modify records
None of the above
format printed output
delete records
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In a _____ a parent record type can be linked to one or more "child" record types, but a child record type can have only one parent.
None of the above
Distributed database
Hierarchical database
Relational database
Network database
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Hierarchical database
Q.
Long-range planning report produced in an MIS are primarily designed for
middle management
All of the above
None of the above
lower management
top management
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: top management
Q.
A database management system might consist of application programs and a software package called
FORTRAN
AUTOFLOW
None of the above
TOTAL
BPL
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: BPL
Q.
The _____ command is used to allocates an extent for the table in SQL
ALTER TABLE
None of the above
MODIFY ALLOCATES
MODIFY TABLE
REDEFINE TABLE
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MODIFY ALLOCATES
Q.
In SQL, which command(s) is(are) used to enable/disable a database trigger?
All of the above
ALTER DATABASE
ALTER TRIGGER
ALTER TABLE
MODIFY TRIGGER
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: ALTER TRIGGER
Q.
The physical location of a record is determined by a mathematical formula that transforms a file key into a record location in
an indexed file
a tree file
a hashed file
a sequential file
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a hashed file
Q.
A large computer information system maintains many different computer files. Which amongst them is called a perpetual file?
Update file
Log file
Master file
None of the above
Specialized file
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Master file
Q.
In SQL, the CREATE TABLE is used
to redefine a column
to add a column/integrity constraint to a table
All of the above
to create a table, defining its columns, integrity constrains, and storage allocation
to change a table's storage characteristics
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: to create a table, defining its columns, integrity constrains, and storage allocation
Q.
When performing a look-up operation using a form
you type the key in an entry line, and the correct form is displayed
you enter the search value into the form
All of the above
you look at each form sequentially until you see the one you want
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: you enter the search value into the form
Q.
Data security threats include
privacy invasion
All of the above
None of the above
fraudulent manipulation of data
hardware failure
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: privacy invasion
Q.
In SQL, which command is used to create a database user?
ADD USER TO DATABASE
MK USER
None of the above
All of the above
CREATE USER
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: CREATE USER
Q.
An audit trail
is used to make back-up copies
None of the above
All of the above
can be used to restore lost information
is the recorded history of operations performed on a file
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is the recorded history of operations performed on a file
Q.
The files stored on a secondary stage device are composed of a hierarchy of data. What does a record in a file contain?
Data field
Characters
Bits
Schema
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Data field
Q.
A top-to-bottom relationship among the items in a database is established by a
Hierarchical schema
All of the above
Network schema
Relational schema
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Hierarchical schema
Q.
A condition that led to the development of databases was
All of the above
None of the above.
an increase in the amount of data handled by organizations
the proliferation of data files
a demand for more data to support information needs
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which language has recently become the de-facto standard for interfacing application programs with relational database system?
Oracle
4GL
None of the above
dBASE
SQL
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: SQL
Q.
In SQL, the CREATE TABLESPACE is used
All of the above
None of the above
to add/rename data files, to change storage
to create a database trigger
to create a place in the database for storage of scheme objects, rollback segments, and naming the data files to comprise the tablespace
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: to create a place in the database for storage of scheme objects, rollback segments, and naming the data files to comprise the tablespace
Q.
A _____ means that one record in a particular record type may be related to more than one record of another record type.
One-to-one relationship
Many-to many relationship
Many-to-one relationship
None of the above
One-to-many relationship
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: One-to-many relationship
Q.
In SQL, the ALTER TABLESPACE command is used
to add/rename data files
All of the above
to change storage characteristics
to begin/end a backup
to take a tablespace online/offline
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which command(s) is(are) used to redefine a column of the table in SQL ?
ALTER TABLE
All of the above
None of the above
DEFINE TABLE
MODIFY TABLE
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: ALTER TABLE
Q.
Which command is used to remove an index from the database in SQL?
None of the above
DELETE INDEX
DROP INDEX
REMOVE INDEX
ROLL BACK INDEX
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: DROP INDEX
Q.
If you want your database to include methods, you should use a _____ database.
None of the above
Hierarchical
Distributed
Object-Oriented
Network
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Object-Oriented
Q.
With respect to data input, the most accurate description of batch control is
dividing documents to be entered into batches
All of the above
controlling the input of each input clerk
comparing to a pre-calculated figure the total of a data item summed across a batch records put into the system
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: comparing to a pre-calculated figure the total of a data item summed across a batch records put into the system
Q.
A set of programs that handle a firm's data base responsibilities is called a
None of the above
Data Base Processing System (DBPS)
All of the above
Data Management System (DMS)
Data Base Management System (DBMS)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In a relational schema, each tuple is divided into fields called
Domains
None of the above
Relations
All of the above
Queries
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Domains
Q.
Which of the following is not an advantage of the data-base approach?
program/data independence
All of the above are advantages
increased security
ability to associate related data
elimination of the data redundancy
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above are advantages
Q.
A _____ means that one record in a particular record type can be related to many records in another record type and vice-versa.
One-to-one relationship
None of the above
Many-to-many relationship
Many-to-one relationship
One-to-many relationship
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Many-to-many relationship
Q.
Which command is used to remove a table from the database in SQL?
UNATTACH TABLE
DROP TABLE
ERASE TABLE
None of the above
DELETE TABLE
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: DROP TABLE
Q.
When using a database management system, the first thing that you must do is to
create a database file
activate file editor
keep a floppy disk in readiness
load the software into your micro
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: load the software into your micro
Q.
Data items grouped together for storage purposes are called a
record
string
title
None of the above
list
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: record
Q.
Data item characteristics that are important in data management include
punctuation
None of the above
width
language
spelling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: width
Q.
Sort/report generators
require more disk space than index/report generators
do not need to sort before generating a report
None of the above
are faster than index/report generators
both (a) and (b)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: require more disk space than index/report generators
Q.
An-owner-member set in the CODASYL specifications may have
more than one member but only one occurrence per member
None of the above
only one member but many member occurrence
only one owner but many owner occurrences
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: only one owner but many owner occurrences
Q.
The master list of an indexed file
contains only a list of keys and record numbers
both (b) and (c)
is sorted in ascending order
None of the above
has a number assigned to each record
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: has a number assigned to each record
Q.
The designer of a form includes
prompts
filed designators
None of the above
both (a) and (b)
data
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (a) and (b)
Q.
After you _____ a record, many data management the environments require you to issue a command to save the changes you made.
None of the above
Index
Update
Sort key
Delete
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Update
Q.
In a large DBMS
None of the above
each subschema contains every field in the logical schema
each user can access every sub
each user can "see" only a small part of the entire database
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: each user can "see" only a small part of the entire database
Q.
The index consists of
a list of keys
pointers to the master list
both (a) and (b)
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (a) and (b)
Q.
A network schema
None of the above
All of the above
restricts the structure to a one-to-many relationship
stores data in tables
permits many-to-many relation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: permits many-to-many relation
Q.
In SQL, which command(s) is(are) used to create a synonym for a schema object?
CREATE SAME
CREATE SCHEMA
None of the above
All of the above
CREATE SYNONYM
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: CREATE SYNONYM
Q.
The database administration function includes
None of the above
computer operations management
application programming
All of the above
database access planning
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: database access planning
Q.
If the record management system allows you to edit values before they are recorded on disk, you can
change the name of a field
correct spelling changes before they are recorded
All of the above
change the width of a field
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: correct spelling changes before they are recorded
Q.
What name is given to the collection of facts, items of information or data which are related in some way?
Directory information
Database
Information provider
None of the above
Information tree
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Database
Q.
A database management system
None of the above
allows simultaneous access to multiple files
both (a) and (b)
is a collection of programs for managing data in a single file
can do more than a record management system
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (a) and (b)
Q.
Two files may be joined into a third file if
they have a field in common
both (b) and (c)
they have no records with the same value in the common field
None of the above
they have a row in common
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: they have a field in common
Q.
A _____ means that one record in a particular record type is related to only one record of another record type.
None of the above
Many-to-many relationship
One-to-many relationship
One-to-one relationship
Many-to-one relationship
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: One-to-one relationship
Q.
Versatile report generators can provide
None of the above
All of the above
Columnar totals
Subtotals
Calculations
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The logical data structure with a one-to-many relationship is a :
relational
tree
network
chain
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: tree
Q.
If you want to group the records in the abc database, you could use the Jobcode as the _____.
Delete
Index
Update
None of the above
Sort Key
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Sort Key
Q.
Which of the following is a database administrator's function?
All of the above
backing up the database
database design
user coordination
performance monitoring
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Primitive operations common to all record management systems include
Sort
None of the above
All of the above
Print
Look-up
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Look-up
Q.
A logical schema
describes how data is actually stored on disk
is a standard way of organizing information into accessible parts
All of the above
None of the above
is the entire database
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is a standard way of organizing information into accessible parts
Q.
Batch processing is appropriate if
a large computer system is available
only a few transactions are involved
only a small computer system is available
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: None of the above
Q.
It is more accurate to define a _____ as a variety of different record types that are treated as a single unit
Table
Database
None of the above
Flat File
Record
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Database
Q.
Updating a database means
revising the file structure
reorganizing the database
modifying or adding record occurrences
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: modifying or adding record occurrences
Q.
Sophisticated report generators can
All of the above
print row-oriented reports
perform arithmetic operations
None of the above
selectively retrieve and print portions of a list
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A scheme describes
None of the above
record relationships
records and files
All of the above
data elements
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The data dictionary tells the DBMS
what files are in the database
All of the above
None of the above
what these files contain
what attribute are possessed by the data
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Embedded pointer provide
All of the above
an inverted index
a secondary access path
None of the above
a physical record key
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a secondary access path
Q.
In SQL, which command(s) is(are) used to redefine an index's future storage allocation
MODIFY INDEX
ALTER INDEX
DO INDEX
REDEFINE INDEX
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: ALTER INDEX
Q.
Related fields in a data base are grouped to form
menu
data file
data record
None of the above
bank
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: data record
Q.
Which of the following is true of a network structure?
It will be the dominant data base of the future
It allows a many-to-many relationship
It is a physical representation of the data
It is conceptually simple
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: It allows a many-to-many relationship
Q.
In SQL, which command is used to select data in rows and column from one or more tables?
None of the above
CHOOSE
BROWSE
LIST
SELECT
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: SELECT
Q.
A data dictionary doesn't provide information about:
It will be the dominant data base of the future
It is conceptually simple
where data is located
the size of the disk storage device
It allows a many-to-many relationship
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the size of the disk storage device
Q.
The on-line, softcopy display a customer's charge account to respond to an inquiry is an examples of a
forecasting report
exception report
None of the above
regularly scheduled report
on demand report
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: on demand report
Q.
A form defines
the width of each field
All of the above
both (a) and (b)
where data is placed on the screen
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (a) and (b)
Q.
A file produced by a spreadsheet
can be used as it by the DBMS
All of the above
None of the above
can be used for graphic
is generally stored on disk in an ASCII text format
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is generally stored on disk in an ASCII text format
Q.
The data-base environment has all of the following components except:
data base
data-base administrator
None of the above
users
separate files
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: separate files
Q.
Internal auditors should review data system design before they are
developed
All of the above
None of the above
implemented
modified
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
To have a file hold a list, it is necessary to
All of the above
decide which fields will be used as sort or index keys
None of the above
identify the records in the list
identify the name, width and type of the fields of each record.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In SQL, which command is used to remove a stored function from the database?
DROP FUNCTION
DELETE FUNCTION
None of the above
ERASE FUNCTION
REMOVE FUNCTION
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: DROP FUNCTION
Q.
In the DBM approach, application programs perform the
storage function
None of the above
All of the above
access control
processing functions
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: processing functions
Q.
In SQL, which command(s) is(are) used to enable/disable all triggers on a table?
ALTER TRIGGERS
None of the above
All of the above
ALTER TABLE
MODIFY TRIGGERS IN TABLE
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: ALTER TABLE
Q.
Which of the following is a type of DBMS software?
database manipulation language
utilities
All of the above
report writer
query language
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: database manipulation language
Q.
In SQL, which command is used to make permanent changes made by statements issue since the beginning of a transaction?
SAVE
ZIP
PACK
COMMIT
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: COMMIT
Q.
A relational database management (RDBM) package manages data in more than one file at once. How does it organize these file? As
None of the above
both (a) and (b)
tuple
tables
relations
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (a) and (b)
Q.
A list consists of last names, first names, addresses, and pin codes if all people in the list have the same last and the same pin code, a useful key would be
All of the above
the last name
a compound key consisting of the first name and the last name
None of the above
the pin code
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a compound key consisting of the first name and the last name
Q.
Periodically adding, changing and deleting file records is called file
None of the above
restructuring
upgrading
Updating
renewing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Updating
Q.
A ____ Contains the smallest unit of meaningful data, so you might call it the basic building block for a data file.
Records
File structure
Database
None of the above
Fields
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Fields
Q.
In SQL, the _____ command is used to recompile a view
None of the above
ALTER VIEW
DEFINE VIEW
COMPILE VIEW
CREATE VIEW
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: ALTER VIEW
Q.
If a piece of data is stored in two places in the database, then
it can be more easily accessed
changing the data is one spot will cause data inconsistency
both (a) and (b)
None of the above
storage space is wasted
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (a) and (b)
Q.
What is the abbreviation used for a software package that permits the users to create, retrieve and maintain records in a database?
DBMS
None of the above
EMMS
DASD
FMS
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: DBMS
Q.
The way a particular application views the data from the data base that the application uses is a :