Q.
What is the full form of ?
Structured Query Language
Simple Query Language
Structured Query List
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Find all the tuples having temperature greater than ''Paris''.
SELECT * FROM weather WHERE temperature > (SELECT city FROM weather WHERE city = ''Paris'')
SELECT * FROM weather WHERE temperature > (SELECT * 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 has more than two 0''s
Feature begins with two 0''s
Feature ends with two 0''s
N/A / Missing in source dump
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which SQL keyword is used to retrieve only unique values?
DISTINCT
UNIQUE
DISTINCTIVE
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
What is an SQL virtual table that is constructed from other tables?
Just another table
A relation
view
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
The SQL keyword BETWEEN is used:
to limit the columns displayed.
for ranges.
as a wildcard.
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
The result of a SQL SELECT statement is a ________ .
report
file
table
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
The SQL WHERE clause:
limits the column data that are returned.
Both A and B are correct.
limits the row data are returned.
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
The FROM SQL clause is used to...
specify what table we are selecting or deleting data FROM
specify search condition
specify range for search condition
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which of the following do you need to consider when you make a table in SQL?
Default values
N/A / Missing in source dump
Primary keys
Data types
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which of the following join is also called as an ''inner-join''?
Equijoin
Self-Join
Non-Equijoin
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which of the following is illegal?
SELECT SYSDATE - (SYSDATE - 2) FROM DUAL;
SELECT SYSDATE - (SYSDATE + 2) FROM DUAL;
SELECT SYSDATE - SYSDATE FROM DUAL;
N/A / Missing in source dump
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
The command to remove rows from a table ''CUSTOMER'' is:
DROP FROM CUSTOMER ...
REMOVE FROM CUSTOMER ...
N/A / Missing in source dump
UPDATE FROM CUSTOMER ...
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which SQL statement is used to delete data FROM a database?
N/A / Missing in source dump
COLLAPSE
REMOVE
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 data definition language
To specify the syntax and semantics of SQL manipulation language
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
NULL is
the same as 0 for integer and blank for character
the same as blank for character
the same as 0 for integer
N/A / Missing in source dump
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
A command that lets you change one or more fields in a record is
Look-up
Insert
Modify
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
When using the SQL INSERT statement:
rows can be modified according to criteria only.
rows can either be inserted into a table one at a time or in groups.
rows cannot be copied in mass from one table to another only.
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
What SQL command can be used to add columns to a table?
ALTER TABLE TableName ADD COLUMN ColumnName
MODIFY TABLE TableName ADD ColumnName
ALTER TABLE TableName ADD ColumnName
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which of the following group functions ignore NULL values?
COUNT
N/A / Missing in source dump
SUM
MAX
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
SQL can be used to:
N/A / Missing in source dump
create database structures only.
query database data only.
modify database data 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 MAX(salary) FROM employee;
SELECT TOP salary FROM employee;
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
Which SQL operator is used to combine the result of two SELECT statements?
INTERSECT
UNION
JOIN
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which of the following is true about PRIMARY KEY in SQL?
It allows NULL values
It uniquely identifies each record in a table
There can be many primary keys in a table
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option C
Q.
Which SQL statement removes all rows from a table but keeps the table structure?
DELETE * FROM table_name;
TRUNCATE TABLE table_name;
DROP TABLE table_name;
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
What is the purpose of a FOREIGN KEY in SQL?
To speed up queries
To link two tables together
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 greater than another
Checks if a value is within a range
Checks for exact equality
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option C
Q.
Which SQL clause groups rows sharing a property into summary rows?
GROUP BY
HAVING
ORDER BY
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Why is the HAVING clause used in SQL?
To order the rows
To filter rows before grouping
To filter groups after aggregation
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
What is the main purpose of an INDEX in SQL?
To enforce referential integrity
To speed up retrieval of rows
To remove duplicates
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which SQL query selects employees with no commission (commission is NULL)?
SELECT * FROM employee WHERE commission IS NULL;
SELECT * FROM employee WHERE commission = 0;
SELECT * FROM employee WHERE commission = '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?
UNIQUE
PRIMARY KEY
NOT NULL
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 SORT BY department_id, salary;
SELECT * FROM employees ORDER 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 permanent copy of a table
A temporary backup of data
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
In SQL, which keyword is used in a SELECT to return only distinct rows?
ONLY
DISTINCT
UNIQUE
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option C
Q.
Which SQL function returns the current date and time?
TODAY()
NOW()
CURDATE()
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which SQL keyword is used to implement conditional logic in queries?
CASE
IF
SWITCH
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
Which SQL statement deletes rows from a table?
DELETE FROM table_name WHERE condition;
REMOVE FROM table_name;
DROP table_name;
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which SQL statement is used to modify existing rows in a table?
MODIFY table_name SET column=value;
CHANGE 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?
ALIAS
AS
RENAME
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
IN
MATCHES
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which SQL comparison is used to check if a value is NULL?
value IS NULL
value = NULL
value == NULL
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
Is the SQL BETWEEN operator inclusive of boundary values?
No, it excludes both values
Yes, but only the lower value
Yes, it includes both values
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?
MODIFY TABLE
CHANGE STRUCTURE
ALTER TABLE
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
What does COUNT(*) return in SQL?
The total number of rows including NULLs
The count of non-null values only
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?
MODIFY employees SET salary=50000 AND commission=10 WHERE employee_id=101;
UPDATE employees SET salary=50000, commission=10 WHERE employee_id=101;
UPDATE employees SET (salary, commission)=(50000,10) 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?
Nothing happens
Only first row is deleted
All rows are deleted
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
Which SQL keyword is used to give a column a temporary name?
ALIAS
RENAME
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?
MATCHES
IN
ANY
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which SQL comparison is used to check if a value is NULL?
value IS NULL
value == NULL
value = NULL
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
Is the SQL BETWEEN operator inclusive of boundary values?
Yes, but only the lower value
Yes, it includes both values
No, it excludes both values
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which statement is true regarding DROP and DELETE?
DROP removes rows, DELETE removes table
Both commands remove only rows
DELETE removes rows, DROP removes the table
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option C
Q.
Which SQL command is used to change an existing table structure?
ALTER TABLE
MODIFY 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
All rows are deleted
Nothing happens
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B