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