Data Definition Language (DDL) Quiz

Data Definition Language (DDL) Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which language is used to remove all records from a table, including all spaces allocated for the records?

TRUNCATE

What does DBMS stand for?

Database Management System

Which language is used to retrieve data from a database?

SELECT

What is the purpose of Data Definition Language (DDL) in a database system?

<p>To create a database and its objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a database system?

<p>To manage the data efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is a Database Management System (DBMS) being used?

<p>Universities: registration, results, grades, etc</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key application of DBMS according to the text?

<p>Railway reservation system</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of DBMS allows users to create and manipulate database access?

<p>DBMS</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two things that require optimization when dealing with a huge amount of data as mentioned in the text?

<p>Storage of data and retrieval of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the database application in a DBMS according to the text?

<p>Departmental, Personal, organization's and / or Internal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Database Management System (DBMS)

  • TRUNCATE is used to remove all records from a table, including all spaces allocated for the records.
  • DBMS stands for Database Management System.

Database Language

  • SQL (Structured Query Language) is used to retrieve data from a database.

Data Definition Language (DDL)

  • The purpose of DDL is to define the structure of a database, including creating, modifying, and deleting database objects.

Purpose of Database System

  • The main purpose of a database system is to store, manage, and retrieve data efficiently.

DBMS Applications

  • A DBMS is used in various applications, including banking, airlines, universities, and other organizations that require data management.

Key Applications of DBMS

  • One key application of DBMS is to manage large amounts of data.

Database Access Control

  • The security component of DBMS allows users to create and manipulate database access.

Data Optimization

  • When dealing with a huge amount of data, two things that require optimization are storage space and query performance.

Database Application

  • The database application plays a role in providing an interface to interact with the database, allowing users to perform various operations.

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