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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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01

Managing Data using SQL

02

MySQL Data Types and Operators

03

Stored Programs

04

Query Optimization

05

MySQL Programming

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Access Control and Security

08

Database Maintenance and Backup

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System and User Variables

10

MySQL Clauses

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Miscellaneous Topics in MySQL

Q31.

What does Control-_ do in MySQL input editor?

copies to clipboard

pastes from clipboard

undoes last change

deletes the current line

Discuss

Answer: (c).undoes last change

Q32.

On UNIX, statements entered in ‘MySQL’ are saved in which file?

.mysql_queries

.queries

.mysql_history

.history

Discuss

Answer: (c)..mysql_history

Q33.

MySQL can be used to execute script files.

True

False

May be True or False

Can't say

Discuss

Answer: (a).True

Q34.

Suppose run_me.sh is a script file. Which command is used to make it executable?

chmod +e run_me.sh

chmod +a run_me.sh

chmod +y run_me.sh

chmod +x run_me.sh

Discuss

Answer: (d).chmod +x run_me.sh

Q35.

To execute the contents of a query file ‘exec.sql’ by feeding it to mysql, which command is used?

mysql exec.sql > sampdb

mysql sampdb < exec.sql

mysql exec.sql

mysql exec

Discuss

Answer: (b).mysql sampdb < exec.sql

Q36.

Which option prints output in table-format when MySQL is run interactively?

-t

-tf

-p

-pf

Discuss

Answer: (a).-t

Q37.

The clause that enables mapping a short command to a long command is __________

map

direct

label

alias

Discuss

Answer: (d).alias

Q38.

The connection parameters for setting up MySQL can be stored in an option file to save typing the names every time a connection is established.

True

False

May be True or False

Can't say

Discuss

Answer: (a).True

Q39.

In UNIX, the name of the option file is __________

.my.cnf

.my.ini

.my.opt

.my.opc

Discuss

Answer: (a)..my.cnf

Q40.

Which statement upgrades the database directory name encoding?

ALTER DATABASE

ALTER SERVER

ALTER EVENT

ALTER FUNCTION

Discuss

Answer: (a).ALTER DATABASE

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Welcome to the MySQL Basics MCQs Page

MySQL Basics MCQs | Page 4 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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