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 temperature FROM weather WHERE city = ''Paris'')
SELECT * FROM weather WHERE temperature > (SELECT city FROM weather WHERE city = ''Paris'')
SELECT * FROM weather WHERE temperature > (SELECT * FROM weather WHERE city = ''Paris'')
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
What is the meaning of LIKE ''%0%0%
Feature ends with two 0''s
Feature begins 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?
DISTINCTIVE
UNIQUE
DISTINCT
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
What is an SQL virtual table that is constructed from other tables?
Just another table
view
A relation
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
The SQL keyword BETWEEN is used:
as a wildcard.
for ranges.
to limit the columns displayed.
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
The result of a SQL SELECT statement is a ________ .
table
file
report
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
The SQL WHERE clause:
Both A and B are correct.
limits the column data that are returned.
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 range for search condition
specify search condition
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which of the following do you need to consider when you make a table in SQL?
N/A / Missing in source dump
Data types
Primary keys
Default values
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which of the following join is also called as an ''inner-join''?
Non-Equijoin
Equijoin
Self-Join
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 ...
DROP FROM CUSTOMER ...
N/A / Missing in source dump
REMOVE 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 specify the syntax and semantics of SQL manipulation language
To specify the syntax and semantics of SQL data definition language
To define the data structures
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
NULL is
N/A / Missing in source dump
the same as 0 for integer
the same as 0 for integer and blank for character
the same as blank for character
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
A command that lets you change one or more fields in a record is
Insert
Modify
Look-up
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
When using the SQL INSERT statement:
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.
rows can be modified according to criteria only.
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
COUNT
N/A / Missing in source dump
SUM
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
SQL can be used to:
create database structures only.
query database data only.
N/A / Missing in source dump
modify database data only.
Explanation:
No explanation available.
Q.
Which command undo all the updates performed by the SQL in the transaction?
TRUNCATE
ROLLBACK
COMMIT
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?
JOIN
INTERSECT
UNION
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?
TRUNCATE TABLE table_name;
DELETE * FROM 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 enforce uniqueness of a column
To speed up queries
To link two tables together
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 for exact equality
Checks if a value is greater than another
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option C
Q.
Which SQL clause groups rows sharing a property into summary rows?
GROUP BY
ORDER BY
HAVING
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 remove duplicates
To speed up retrieval of rows
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?
NOT NULL
PRIMARY KEY
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 temporary backup of data
A permanent copy of a table
A virtual table based on a query
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
In SQL, which keyword is used in a SELECT to return only distinct rows?
UNIQUE
DISTINCT
ONLY
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option C
Q.
Which SQL function returns the current date and time?
NOW()
CURDATE()
TODAY()
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?
REMOVE FROM table_name;
DELETE FROM table_name WHERE condition;
DROP table_name;
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which SQL statement is used to modify existing rows in a table?
UPDATE table_name SET column=value WHERE condition;
MODIFY table_name SET column=value;
CHANGE table_name SET column=value;
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option B
Q.
Which SQL keyword is used to give a column a temporary name?
AS
RENAME
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 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, it includes both values
Yes, but only the lower value
Explanation:
The correct option is: Option A
Q.
Which statement is true regarding DROP and DELETE?
DELETE removes rows, DROP removes the table
DROP removes rows, DELETE removes table
Both commands remove only rows
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 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
All rows are deleted
Nothing happens
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 == NULL
value IS 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?
MODIFY TABLE
CHANGE STRUCTURE
ALTER TABLE
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=50000, commission=10 WHERE 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;
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