Welcome to the SQL MCQs Page

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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Q171.

The result of a SQL SELECT statement is a(n) ________ .

report

form

file

table

Discuss

Answer: (d).table

Q172.

Which of the following are the five built-in functions provided by SQL?

COUNT, SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN

SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX, MULT

SUM, AVG, MULT, DIV, MIN

SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX, NAME

Discuss

Answer: (a).COUNT, SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN

Q173.

In an SQL SELECT statement querying a single table, according to the SQL-92 standard the asterisk (*) means that:

all columns of the table are to be returned.

all records meeting the full criteria are to be returned.

all records with even partial criteria met are to be returned.

None of the above is correct.

Discuss

Answer: (a).all columns of the table are to be returned.

Q174.

The SQL -92 wildcards are ____ and ____ .

asterisk (*); percent sign (%)

percent sign (%); underscore (_)

underscore(_); question mark (?)

question mark (?); asterisk (*)

Discuss

Answer: (b).percent sign (%); underscore (_)

Q175.

To remove duplicate rows from the results of an SQL SELECT statement, the ________ qualifier specified must be included.

ONLY

UNIQUE

DISTINCT

SINGLE

Discuss

Answer: (c).DISTINCT

Q176.

SQL query and modification commands make up a(n) ________ .

DDL

DML

HTML

XML

Discuss

Answer: (b).DML

Q177.

When three or more AND and OR conditions are combined, it is easier to use the SQL keyword(s):

LIKE only.

IN only.

NOT IN only.

Both IN and NOT IN.

Discuss

Answer: (d).Both IN and NOT IN.

Q178.

The Microsoft Access wildcards are ____ and ____ .

asterisk (*); percent sign (%)

percent sign (%); underscore (_)

underscore(_); question mark (?)

question mark (?); asterisk (*)

Discuss

Answer: (d).question mark (?); asterisk (*)

Q179.

Find the SQL statement below that is equal to the following:
SELECT NAME FROM CUSTOMER WHERE STATE = 'VA';

SELECT NAME IN CUSTOMER WHERE STATE IN ('VA');

SELECT NAME IN CUSTOMER WHERE STATE = 'VA';

SELECT NAME IN CUSTOMER WHERE STATE = 'V';

SELECT NAME FROM CUSTOMER WHERE STATE IN ('VA');

Discuss

Answer: (d).SELECT NAME FROM CUSTOMER WHERE STATE IN ('VA');

Q180.

To sort the results of a query use:

SORT BY.

GROUP BY.

ORDER BY.

None of the above is correct.

Discuss

Answer: (c).ORDER BY.

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Welcome to the SQL MCQs Page

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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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