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Dive deep into the fascinating world of MySQL Basics with our comprehensive set of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). This page is dedicated to exploring the fundamental concepts and intricacies of MySQL Basics, a crucial aspect of MySQL Database. In this section, you will encounter a diverse range of MCQs that cover various aspects of MySQL Basics, 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 MySQL Database.

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Q21.

The number of attributes in the following SQL table is ______________

CREATE TABLE employee (
  emp_name CHAR(30),
  emp_id INT
 );

Discuss

Answer: (c).2

Q22.

Which of the following options tells mysql to ask for entering the password?

-e

-p

-u

-h

Discuss

Answer: (b).-p

Q23.

What is the host name in the following MySQL command?

mysql -h cobra.snake.net -p -u sampadam

cobra.snake

cobra.snake.net

sampadam

cobra

Discuss

Answer: (b).cobra.snake.net

Q24.

What is ‘tamp’ in the following MySQL command?

mysql -h xyz.host.try.net -p -u tamp

user name

password

host name

table name

Discuss

Answer: (a).user name

Q25.

The query ‘SELECT NOW()’ shows the current _____________

table

time only

date only

date and time

Discuss

Answer: (d).date and time

Q26.

Suppose you want to select a database named ‘sampledb’ as the default database. Which of the following commands do you use?

SELECT DATABASE()

SELECT DATABASE sampledb

USE DATABASE sampledb

USE sampledb

Discuss

Answer: (d).USE sampledb

Q27.

What does ‘abc’ & ‘xyz’ specify in the following SQL statement?

CREATE TABLE abc (xyz);

table name and column specs

column specs and table name

table name and number of columns

table name and number of rows

Discuss

Answer: (a).table name and column specs

Q28.

To see the table structure, which of the following SQL commands is issued?

DESCRIBE tbl_name

VIEW tbl_name

SELECT TABLE tbl_name

SELECT tbl_name

Discuss

Answer: (a).DESCRIBE tbl_name

Q29.

SHOW DATABASES lists the databases in the server to which you are connected.

True

False

May be True or False

Can't say

Discuss

Answer: (a).True

Q30.

The command to move the cursor to the beginning of line in MySQL input editor is?

Ctrl-A

Ctrl-E

Ctrl-D

Esc-a

Discuss

Answer: (a).Ctrl-A

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Welcome to the MySQL Basics MCQs Page

MySQL Basics MCQs | Page 3 of 7

Explore more Topics under MySQL Database

Managing Data using SQL

MySQL Data Types and Operators

Stored Programs

Query Optimization

MySQL Programming

MySQL Administration

Access Control and Security

Database Maintenance and Backup

System and User Variables

MySQL Clauses

Miscellaneous Topics in MySQL

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