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