Q.
What is the full form of ?
Structured Query List
Simple Query Language
Structured Query Language
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Find all the tuples having temperature greater than ''Paris''.
SELECT * FROM weather WHERE temperature > (SELECT * FROM weather WHERE city = ''Paris'')
SELECT * FROM weather WHERE temperature > (SELECT city FROM weather WHERE city = ''Paris'')
SELECT * FROM weather WHERE temperature > (SELECT temperature FROM weather WHERE city = ''Paris'')
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
What is the meaning of LIKE ''%0%0%
Feature begins with two 0''s
Feature ends with two 0''s
Feature has more than two 0''s
N/A / Missing in source dump
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which SQL keyword is used to retrieve only unique values?
UNIQUE
DISTINCTIVE
DISTINCT
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
What is an SQL virtual table that is constructed from other tables?
view
Just another table
A relation
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
The SQL keyword BETWEEN is used:
for ranges.
to limit the columns displayed.
as a wildcard.
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
The result of a SQL SELECT statement is a ________ .
report
table
file
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
The SQL WHERE clause:
Both A and B are correct.
limits the row data are returned.
limits the column data that are returned.
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
The FROM SQL clause is used to...
specify range for search condition
specify what table we are selecting or deleting data FROM
specify search condition
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which of the following do you need to consider when you make a table in SQL?
Data types
N/A / Missing in source dump
Default values
Primary keys
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which of the following join is also called as an ''inner-join''?
Self-Join
Non-Equijoin
Equijoin
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which of the following is illegal?
SELECT SYSDATE - SYSDATE FROM DUAL;
SELECT SYSDATE - (SYSDATE - 2) FROM DUAL;
SELECT SYSDATE - (SYSDATE + 2) FROM DUAL;
N/A / Missing in source dump
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
The command to remove rows from a table ''CUSTOMER'' is:
UPDATE FROM CUSTOMER ...
REMOVE FROM CUSTOMER ...
N/A / Missing in source dump
DROP FROM CUSTOMER ...
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which SQL statement is used to delete data FROM a database?
N/A / Missing in source dump
REMOVE
COLLAPSE
ALTER
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which of the following is the original purpose of SQL?
To define the data structures
To specify the syntax and semantics of SQL manipulation language
To specify the syntax and semantics of SQL data definition language
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
NULL is
the same as blank for character
the same as 0 for integer and blank for character
N/A / Missing in source dump
the same as 0 for integer
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
A command that lets you change one or more fields in a record is
Modify
Insert
Look-up
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
When using the SQL INSERT statement:
rows can be modified according to criteria only.
rows cannot be copied in mass from one table to another only.
rows can either be inserted into a table one at a time or in groups.
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
What SQL command can be used to add columns to a table?
ALTER TABLE TableName ADD ColumnName
ALTER TABLE TableName ADD COLUMN ColumnName
MODIFY TABLE TableName ADD ColumnName
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which of the following group functions ignore NULL values?
MAX
SUM
N/A / Missing in source dump
COUNT
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
SQL can be used to:
N/A / Missing in source dump
modify database data only.
query database data only.
create database structures only.
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which command undo all the updates performed by the SQL in the transaction?
COMMIT
ROLLBACK
TRUNCATE
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which SQL query returns the maximum salary from the employee table?
SELECT salary FROM employee WHERE salary = MAX(salary);
SELECT TOP salary FROM employee;
SELECT MAX(salary) FROM employee;
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
Which SQL operator is used to combine the result of two SELECT statements?
UNION
JOIN
INTERSECT
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which of the following is true about PRIMARY KEY in SQL?
There can be many primary keys in a table
It uniquely identifies each record in a table
It allows NULL values
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option C
Q.
Which SQL statement removes all rows from a table but keeps the table structure?
DROP TABLE table_name;
TRUNCATE TABLE table_name;
DELETE * FROM table_name;
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
What is the purpose of a FOREIGN KEY in SQL?
To link two tables together
To speed up queries
To enforce uniqueness of a column
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
What does the BETWEEN operator do in SQL?
Checks if a value is within a range
Checks if a value is greater than another
Checks for exact equality
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option C
Q.
Which SQL clause groups rows sharing a property into summary rows?
HAVING
ORDER BY
GROUP BY
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Why is the HAVING clause used in SQL?
To filter groups after aggregation
To filter rows before grouping
To order the rows
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
What is the main purpose of an INDEX in SQL?
To speed up retrieval of rows
To remove duplicates
To enforce referential integrity
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which SQL query selects employees with no commission (commission is NULL)?
SELECT * FROM employee WHERE commission = 0;
SELECT * FROM employee WHERE commission = 'NULL';
SELECT * FROM employee WHERE commission IS NULL;
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option C
Q.
Which symbol is used in SQL as a wildcard to match zero or more characters?
%
*
_
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which SQL constraint ensures that a column cannot have NULL values?
PRIMARY KEY
NOT NULL
UNIQUE
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
Which operator is used in SQL to concatenate strings in Oracle?
+
&
||
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option C
Q.
Which SQL query orders results by department_id ascending and salary descending?
SELECT * FROM employees ORDER BY department_id ASC, salary DESC;
SELECT * FROM employees ORDER BY department_id, salary;
SELECT * FROM employees SORT BY department_id, salary;
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which of the following best describes a VIEW in SQL?
A virtual table based on a query
A temporary backup of data
A permanent copy of a table
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
In SQL, which keyword is used in a SELECT to return only distinct rows?
UNIQUE
ONLY
DISTINCT
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option C
Q.
Which SQL function returns the current date and time?
TODAY()
CURDATE()
NOW()
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which SQL keyword is used to implement conditional logic in queries?
SWITCH
IF
CASE
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
Which SQL statement deletes rows from a table?
DROP table_name;
DELETE FROM table_name WHERE condition;
REMOVE FROM table_name;
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which SQL statement is used to modify existing rows in a table?
CHANGE table_name SET column=value;
MODIFY table_name SET column=value;
UPDATE table_name SET column=value WHERE condition;
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
Which SQL keyword is used to give a column a temporary name?
RENAME
AS
ALIAS
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option C
Q.
Which SQL operator is used to test whether a value matches any value in a list?
ANY
MATCHES
IN
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which SQL comparison is used to check if a value is NULL?
value = NULL
value IS NULL
value == NULL
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
Is the SQL BETWEEN operator inclusive of boundary values?
Yes, it includes both values
No, it excludes both values
Yes, but only the lower value
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which statement is true regarding DROP and DELETE?
Both commands remove only rows
DELETE removes rows, DROP removes the table
DROP removes rows, DELETE removes table
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option C
Q.
Which SQL command is used to change an existing table structure?
CHANGE STRUCTURE
MODIFY TABLE
ALTER TABLE
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
What does COUNT(*) return in SQL?
The count of unique values
The total number of rows including NULLs
The count of non-null values only
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
Which SQL query updates salary to 50000 and commission to 10 for employee_id = 101?
MODIFY employees SET salary=50000 AND commission=10 WHERE employee_id=101;
UPDATE employees SET (salary, commission)=(50000,10) WHERE employee_id=101;
UPDATE employees SET salary=50000, commission=10 WHERE employee_id=101;
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
What happens if you execute DELETE FROM table_name without a WHERE clause?
Only first row is deleted
Nothing happens
All rows are deleted
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
Which SQL keyword is used to give a column a temporary name?
RENAME
ALIAS
AS
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option C
Q.
Which SQL operator is used to test whether a value matches any value in a list?
IN
MATCHES
ANY
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which SQL comparison is used to check if a value is NULL?
value == NULL
value IS NULL
value = NULL
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
Is the SQL BETWEEN operator inclusive of boundary values?
Yes, it includes both values
Yes, but only the lower value
No, it excludes both values
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which statement is true regarding DROP and DELETE?
DELETE removes rows, DROP removes the table
Both commands remove only rows
DROP removes rows, DELETE removes table
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option C
Q.
Which SQL command is used to change an existing table structure?
MODIFY TABLE
ALTER TABLE
CHANGE STRUCTURE
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
What does COUNT(*) return in SQL?
The count of non-null values only
The total number of rows including NULLs
The count of unique values
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
Which SQL query updates salary to 50000 and commission to 10 for employee_id = 101?
UPDATE employees SET (salary, commission)=(50000,10) WHERE employee_id=101;
MODIFY employees SET salary=50000 AND commission=10 WHERE employee_id=101;
UPDATE employees SET salary=50000, commission=10 WHERE employee_id=101;
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
What happens if you execute DELETE FROM table_name without a WHERE clause?
Only first row is deleted
Nothing happens
All rows are deleted
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B