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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
All of the above
None of the above
SELECT DISTINCT
SELECT DIFFERENT
SELECT UNIQUE
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?
creating the physical and logical designs
creating and maintaining the data dictionary
None of the above
removing flagged records for deletion
monitoring performance
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?
network
chain
All of the above
relational
tree
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: chain
Q.
In SQL, which command is used to changes data in a table?
UPDATE
APPEND
INSERT
None of the above
BROWSE
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: UPDATE
Q.
The PROJECT command will create new table that has
more fields than the original table
more rows than the original table
None of the above
all the fields of master table
both (a) and (b)
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.
Record
Database
None of the above
Structured data file
Document
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Structured data file
Q.
The activity of a file
if high, reduces processing efficiency for sequential and nonsequential files
refers to how closely the files fits into the allocated
is a low percentages of number of records added or deleted from a file
is a measure of the percentage of existing records updated during a run
None of the above.
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 a table
to define a view of one or more tables or views
to create a trigger
to recompile view
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
All of the above
query language
None of the above
DML
DDL
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: DML
Q.
The distinguishable parts of a record are called
fields
database
data
None of the above
files
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
All of the above
None of the above
update files
print files on paper
data entry
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
None of the above
access them
arrange them
store information together
create 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
choose auditing for specific SQL commands
allow user to access databases
grant system privileges, roles, and object privileges to uses and roles
None of the above
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
field
record
data item
file
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: record
Q.
Data encryption techniques are particularly useful for
protecting data in data communication systems
All of the above
None of the above
reducing storage space requirements
improving data integrity
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?
It is file-oriented
There is common sharing of data among the various applications
Programs are dependent on the files
It is inflexible
All of the above are true
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
None of the above
a business form
handwritten list
All of the above
a Rolodex card file
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
decentralized MIS structure
centralized MIS structure
hierarchical MIS structure
distributed 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
Both (a) and (b)
You need to understand the low-level details of how information in stored
None of the above
All of the above
You need to understand the model the record management system uses.
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.
Record
Fields
File
Document
None of the above
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
APPEND
ADD ROW
INSERT
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: INSERT
Q.
Which of the following is not characteristic of a relational database model?
complex logical relationships
records
tables
treelike structure
None of the above
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?
None of the above
query language
data manipulation language
report writer
transaction log
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: transaction log
Q.
A data dictionary is a special file that contains
None of the above
the names of all fields in all files
the widths of all fields in all files
the data types of all fields in all files
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Queries to a database
None of the above
both (a) and (b)
All of the above
can use aggregate functions like SUM and COUNT
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
All of the above
None of the above
both (a) and (b)
Two concurrent activities interact to cause a processing error
two users of the DBMS are interacting with different files at the same time
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?
None of the above
Hypertext
Graphics media
Multimedia
Full media
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?
MODIFY PROCEDURE id) All of the above
None of the above
ALTER PROCEDURE
COMPILE PROCEDURE
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: ALTER PROCEDURE
Q.
Which of the following is not a relational database?
FoxPro
4th Dimension
None of the above
dBASE IV
Reflex
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Reflex
Q.
A list in alphabetical order
None of the above
both (b) and (c)
is the result of a sort operation
is in descending order
is in ascending order
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (b) and (c)
Q.
An indexing operation
establishes an index for a file
both (b) and (c)
None of the above
sorts a file using a single key
sorts file using two keys
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.
Network database
None of the above
Relational database
Distributed database
Hierarchical database
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Network database
Q.
A compound key
is a combination of each unique key
is made up a several pieces of information
both (a) and (b)
None of the above
uniquely identifies an item in a list
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (a) and (b)
Q.
When you have finished entering information into a form
None of the above
the contents of the form are written to the data file
the template is written to the data file
All of the above
the contents of the form can be printed
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?
difficult to update
lack of data independence
All of the above
data redundancy
program dependence
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Characteristic(s) of a distributed MIS structure is
a multiprocessing environment
computers supporting local DP operations
All of the above
interactive sharing of the workload
None 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
None of the above
Object-Oriented
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
None of the above
Insert
All of the above
Modify
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?
Query language
None of the above
4GL
High level language
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.
Records
Database
File structure
None of the above
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
MODIFY TABLE
INSERT COLUMN
ALTER TABLE
None of the above
ADD COLUMN
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 stored with the form
All of the above
the calculations are stored with the form
None of the above
the result of the calculations are printed in report
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
batch
data
field
file
None of the above
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
None of the above
data record
data field
database
data file
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: data field
Q.
A computer file contains several records. What does each record contain?
Bytes
None of the above
Words
Fields
Database
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Fields
Q.
The highest level in the hierarchy of data organization is called
data bank
None of the above
data file
database
data record
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: database
Q.
An operation that will increase the length of a list is
None of the above
Insert
Modify
All of the above
Look-up
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?
high-resolution video display
mouse
plotter
high speed, large-capacity disk
printer
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?
CREATE
None of the above
SELECT
UPDATE
DELETE
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?
None of the above
ALTER TABLE
MODIFY TABLE
All of the above
DEFINE 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)?
SELECT ALL FROM BOOK
SELECT SUB FROM BOOK
SELECT DISTINCT SUB FROM BOOK
All of the above
None of the above
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 transaction log
data manipulation language and query language
data dictionary and query language
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: data dictionary and transaction log
Q.
A form can be used to
modify records
format printed output
All of the above
None of the above
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
top management
lower management
None of the above
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
AUTOFLOW
BPL
TOTAL
None of the above
FORTRAN
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: BPL
Q.
The _____ command is used to allocates an extent for the table in SQL
REDEFINE TABLE
MODIFY ALLOCATES
None of the above
ALTER TABLE
MODIFY 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?
ALTER TABLE
MODIFY TRIGGER
All of the above
ALTER DATABASE
ALTER 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
a sequential file
None of the above
a tree file
an indexed file
a hashed file
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?
None of the above
Specialized file
Master file
Update file
Log file
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Master file
Q.
In SQL, the CREATE TABLE is used
All of the above
to redefine a column
to change a table's storage characteristics
to add a column/integrity constraint to a table
to create a table, defining its columns, integrity constrains, and storage allocation
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 look at each form sequentially until you see the one you want
All of the above
you enter the search value into the form
you type the key in an entry line, and the correct form is displayed
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
None of the above
All of the above
fraudulent manipulation of data
privacy invasion
hardware failure
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: privacy invasion
Q.
In SQL, which command is used to create a database user?
All of the above
None of the above
CREATE USER
ADD USER TO DATABASE
MK USER
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: CREATE USER
Q.
An audit trail
is used to make back-up copies
can be used to restore lost information
None of the above
All of the above
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
Schema
None of the above
Characters
Bits
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
None of the above
Network schema
Hierarchical schema
Relational schema
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Hierarchical schema
Q.
A condition that led to the development of databases was
a demand for more data to support information needs
All of the above
the proliferation of data files
None of the above.
an increase in the amount of data handled by organizations
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?
None of the above
Oracle
4GL
SQL
dBASE
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: SQL
Q.
In SQL, the CREATE TABLESPACE is used
to create a database trigger
All of the above
to add/rename data files, to change storage
None of the above
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
One-to-many relationship
Many-to many relationship
None of the above
Many-to-one 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
to take a tablespace online/offline
to begin/end a backup
All of the above
to change storage characteristics
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
None of the above
MODIFY TABLE
All of the above
DEFINE 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?
DROP INDEX
None of the above
ROLL BACK INDEX
DELETE INDEX
REMOVE 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.
Object-Oriented
Distributed
None of the above
Hierarchical
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
None of the above
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
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)
Data Base Management System (DBMS)
Data Management System (DMS)
All of the above
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
Relations
None of the above
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
ability to associate related data
increased security
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
One-to-many relationship
Many-to-one relationship
None of the above
Many-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
None of the above
DELETE TABLE
ERASE TABLE
DROP 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
load the software into your micro
activate file editor
keep a floppy disk in readiness
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
title
record
string
list
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: record
Q.
Data item characteristics that are important in data management include
width
punctuation
language
None of the above
spelling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: width
Q.
Sort/report generators
do not need to sort before generating a report
are faster than index/report generators
require more disk space than index/report generators
None of the above
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
only one member but many member occurrence
more than one member but only one occurrence per member
None of the above
All of the above
only one owner but many owner occurrences
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: only one owner but many owner occurrences
Q.
The master list of an indexed file
is sorted in ascending order
both (b) and (c)
contains only a list of keys and record numbers
has a number assigned to each record
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: has a number assigned to each record
Q.
The designer of a form includes
prompts
data
both (a) and (b)
None of the above
filed designators
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.
Sort key
Index
Update
Delete
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Update
Q.
In a large DBMS
None of the above
each user can "see" only a small part of the entire database
All of the above
each subschema contains every field in the logical schema
each user can access every sub
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
All of the above
both (a) and (b)
a list of keys
None of the above
pointers to the master list
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (a) and (b)
Q.
A network schema
stores data in tables
restricts the structure to a one-to-many relationship
None of the above
permits many-to-many relation
All of the above
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?
All of the above
CREATE SYNONYM
CREATE SAME
None of the above
CREATE SCHEMA
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: CREATE SYNONYM
Q.
The database administration function includes
database access planning
All of the above
None of the above
computer operations management
application programming
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
correct spelling changes before they are recorded
None of the above
All of the above
change the width of a field
change the name of a field
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?
None of the above
Directory information
Information provider
Database
Information tree
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Database
Q.
A database management system
both (a) and (b)
can do more than a record management system
is a collection of programs for managing data in a single file
None of the above
allows simultaneous access to multiple files
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 row in common
they have a field in common
both (b) and (c)
None of the above
they have no records with the same value in the common field
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.
One-to-many relationship
None of the above
Many-to-one relationship
Many-to-many relationship
One-to-one relationship
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: One-to-one relationship
Q.
Versatile report generators can provide
All of the above
Columnar totals
Subtotals
None of the above
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 :
tree
None of the above
chain
relational
network
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 _____.
Sort Key
Update
Delete
Index
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Sort Key
Q.
Which of the following is a database administrator's function?
backing up the database
performance monitoring
database design
All of the above
user coordination
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Primitive operations common to all record management systems include
Look-up
None of the above
All of the above
Print
Sort
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Look-up
Q.
A logical schema
is a standard way of organizing information into accessible parts
None of the above
is the entire database
describes how data is actually stored on disk
All of the above
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
All of the above
None of the above
only a small computer system is available
only a few transactions are involved
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
Record
None of the above
Database
Flat File
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Database
Q.
Updating a database means
None of the above
revising the file structure
All of the above
modifying or adding record occurrences
reorganizing the database
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: modifying or adding record occurrences
Q.
Sophisticated report generators can
None of the above
print row-oriented reports
All of the above
perform arithmetic operations
selectively retrieve and print portions of a list
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A scheme describes
All of the above
record relationships
records and files
data elements
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The data dictionary tells the DBMS
None of the above
what files are in the database
what attribute are possessed by the data
All of the above
what these files contain
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Embedded pointer provide
a secondary access path
an inverted index
None of the above
All 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
REDEFINE INDEX
DO INDEX
ALTER INDEX
None of the above
MODIFY INDEX
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: ALTER INDEX
Q.
Related fields in a data base are grouped to form
data file
bank
None of the above
menu
data record
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: data record
Q.
Which of the following is true of a network structure?
None of the above
It allows a many-to-many relationship
It is a physical representation of the data
It will be the dominant data base of the future
It is conceptually simple
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?
LIST
SELECT
None of the above
BROWSE
CHOOSE
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: SELECT
Q.
A data dictionary doesn't provide information about:
It is conceptually simple
It will be the dominant data base of the future
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
exception report
None of the above
on demand report
forecasting report
regularly scheduled report
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: on demand report
Q.
A form defines
where data is placed on the screen
both (a) and (b)
the width of each field
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (a) and (b)
Q.
A file produced by a spreadsheet
None of the above
can be used for graphic
can be used as it by the DBMS
All of the above
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:
None of the above
users
data base
separate files
data-base administrator
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: separate files
Q.
Internal auditors should review data system design before they are
All of the above
modified
developed
implemented
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
To have a file hold a list, it is necessary to
identify the name, width and type of the fields of each record.
None of the above
decide which fields will be used as sort or index keys
identify the records in the list
All of the above
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
ERASE FUNCTION
None of the above
DELETE FUNCTION
REMOVE FUNCTION
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: DROP FUNCTION
Q.
In the DBM approach, application programs perform the
processing functions
None of the above
storage function
access control
All of the above
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
MODIFY TRIGGERS IN TABLE
None of the above
ALTER TABLE
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: ALTER TABLE
Q.
Which of the following is a type of DBMS software?
All of the above
utilities
database manipulation language
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
None of the above
COMMIT
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
both (a) and (b)
None of the above
relations
tables
tuple
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
None of the above
All of the above
the last name
a compound key consisting of the first name and the last name
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
renewing
Updating
None of the above
restructuring
upgrading
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.
File structure
Database
None of the above
Records
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
COMPILE VIEW
CREATE VIEW
DEFINE VIEW
ALTER 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
changing the data is one spot will cause data inconsistency
both (a) and (b)
storage space is wasted
it can be more easily accessed
None of the above
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?
DASD
DBMS
None of the above
EMMS
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 :