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Dive deep into the fascinating world of SQL with our comprehensive set of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). This page is dedicated to exploring the fundamental concepts and intricacies of SQL, a crucial aspect of DBMS. In this section, you will encounter a diverse range of MCQs that cover various aspects of SQL, from the basic principles to advanced topics. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to challenge your knowledge and deepen your understanding of this critical subcategory within DBMS.

Check out the MCQs below to embark on an enriching journey through SQL. Test your knowledge, expand your horizons, and solidify your grasp on this vital area of DBMS.

Note: Each MCQ comes with multiple answer choices. Select the most appropriate option and test your understanding of SQL. You can click on an option to test your knowledge before viewing the solution for a MCQ. Happy learning!

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Q131.

In SQL, the _____ command is used to recompile a view

COMPILE VIEW

DEFINE VIEW

CREATE VIEW

ALTER VIEW

Discuss

Answer: (d).ALTER VIEW

Q132.

Which language has recently become the de-facto standard for interfacing application programs with relational database system?

Oracle

SQL

dBASE

4GL

Discuss

Answer: (b).SQL

Q133.

In SQL, the CREATE TABLE is used

to create a table, defining its columns, integrity constrains, and storage allocation

to add a column/integrity constraint to a table

to redefine a column

to change a table's storage characteristics

Discuss

Answer: (a).to create a table, defining its columns, integrity constrains, and storage allocation

Q134.

In SQL, which command is used to select only one copy of each set of duplicable rows

SELECT DISTINCT

SELECT UNIQUE

SELECT DIFFERENT

All of the above

Discuss

Answer: (a).SELECT DISTINCT

Q135.

Which command is used to select distinct subject (SUB) from the table (BOOK)?

SELECT ALL FROM BOOK

SELECT DISTINCT SUB FROM BOOK

SELECT SUB FROM BOOK

All of the above

Discuss

Answer: (b).SELECT DISTINCT SUB FROM BOOK

Q136.

In SQL, the CREATE TABLESPACE is used

to create a place in the database for storage of scheme objects, rollback segments, and naming the data files to comprise the tablespace

to create a database trigger

to add/rename data files, to change storage

All of the above

Discuss

Answer: (a).to create a place in the database for storage of scheme objects, rollback segments, and naming the data files to comprise the tablespace

Q137.

In SQL, which command is used to remove a stored function from the database?

REMOVE FUNCTION

DELETE FUNCTION

DROP FUNCTION

ERASE FUNCTION

Discuss

Answer: (c).DROP FUNCTION

Q138.

A command that lets you change one or more fields in a record is

Insert

Modify

Look-up

All of the above

Discuss

Answer: (b).Modify

Q139.

In SQL, the command(s) is(are) used to create an index for a table or cluster

CREATE INDEX

MODIFY INDEX

SET INDEX TO FILE

All of the above

Discuss

Answer: (a).CREATE INDEX

Q140.

In SQL, which command(s) is(are) used to recompile a stored function?

SET FUNCTION

SET STORED FUNCTION

ALTER FUNCTION

All of the above

Discuss

Answer: (c).ALTER FUNCTION

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Welcome to the SQL MCQs Page

SQL MCQs | Page 14 of 38

Explore more Topics under DBMS

DBMS Basics

Data Models

The Entity Relationship Approach

Relational Databases

Data Storage and Querying

Relational Algebra

Normalization

Storage and File Structures

Indexing and Hashing

Transactions

Concurrency Control

Recovery System

Distributed Databases

Data Warehousing and Data Mining

RDBMS

Advanced SQL

SQL Queries,Constraints and Triggers

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