Database Concepts and Data Types
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What is the purpose of creating a domain in SQL?

  • To enhance the execution speed of SQL queries
  • To enforce data type security for individual attributes
  • To simplify data type changes for multiple attributes (correct)
  • To restrict user access to specific data types

Which of the following is NOT a basic constraint type in SQL?

  • Entity integrity constraint
  • Key constraint
  • Referential integrity constraint
  • Unique constraint (correct)

In SQL, what does the CHECK clause do when specified on an attribute?

  • Ensures the attribute has a default value
  • Restricts the attribute to specific data types
  • Validates the values of the attribute according to specified conditions (correct)
  • Prevents NULL values from being added to the attribute

What is the function of the PRIMARY KEY clause in SQL?

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How can you specify that a certain attribute cannot accept NULL values in SQL?

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What must every SQL statement end with?

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Which SQL standard introduced XML features?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes base tables in SQL?

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In SQL, what does the CREATE SCHEMA statement specify?

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What is a characteristic of virtual relations or views in SQL?

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Which data type is NOT a basic numeric data type in SQL?

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Which term is used for a row in the relational model?

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What does the DATE data type include in SQL?

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What is the purpose of the CREATE TABLE command in SQL?

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What are the basic components of an SQL schema?

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Which attribute data type allows storage of boolean values in SQL?

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Which of the following describes the INTERVAL data type in SQL?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of constraint that can be specified in SQL?

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Which version of SQL is considered the current standard known as SQL-3?

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Which SQL data type can be cast or converted into string formats for comparison?

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What type of string data type has a fixed length in SQL?

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Flashcards

CREATE TABLE command

A SQL command used to create a new table in a database.

Base table (relation)

A table in a database that stores actual data.

Virtual relation (view)

A table that does not store data physically but displays data from one or more tables or views.

INTEGER/INT data type

Used to store whole numbers in a database.

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VARCHAR data type

Used to store character strings of varying lengths in a database.

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FLOAT/REAL data type

Used to store floating-point (real) numbers.

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DATE data type

Used to store date values in a database, in YYYY-MM-DD format.

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Timestamp data type

Data type that stores both date and time information, including fractional seconds.

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Domain in SQL

A named data type used for attribute specification in SQL. Makes it easier to change data types for multiple attributes and improves schema readability.

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CREATE DOMAIN Command

A SQL command used to define a new domain, specifying its name and data type.

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Key Constraint

A basic constraint type in SQL that defines the primary key or alternate keys of a table.

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Entity Integrity Constraint

A constraint that ensures the primary key values of a table cannot be null. Guarantees that each row has a unique identifier.

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Referential Integrity Constraint

A constraint that enforces relationships between tables. Ensures that foreign key values in one table match existing primary key values in another.

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SQL

A standard language used to interact with relational databases, allowing users to define, manipulate, and query data.

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Schema

A blueprint of a database, defining its structure and components like tables, constraints, and views.

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CREATE TABLE

A SQL command used to create a new table in a database, defining its name, columns, and data types.

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Data Types

Specify the kind of data a column can store, such as integers, strings, dates, or floating-point numbers.

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Constraints

Rules that ensure data integrity and quality within a table, limiting values and relationships.

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Catalog

A collection of schemas in a database environment, organizing and managing different database structures.

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CREATE SCHEMA

A command in SQL to create a new schema, specifying a name and optionally an authorization.

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Semicolon (;) in SQL

Used to indicate the end of each SQL statement.

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Study Notes

Database Concepts

  • SQL is a comprehensive language for relational database management.
  • It covers data definition (creating tables), constraint specification, queries (retrieving data), and updates (modifying data).

Data Types and Domains

  • Numeric: INTEGER, INT, SMALLINT, FLOAT, REAL, DOUBLE PRECISION
  • Character string: CHAR(n), CHARACTER(n), VARCHAR(n), CHARACTER VARYING(n)
  • Bit-string: BIT(n), BIT VARYING(n)
  • Boolean: TRUE, FALSE, NULL
  • Date: YYYY-MM-DD
  • Timestamp: Includes date and time, with decimal fractions of seconds.
  • INTERVAL: Relative time value.
  • Domains: Named domains used for better readability and easier changing of the data type.

Constraints

  • Basic constraints:
    • Key constraint
    • Entity Integrity Constraint
    • Referential integrity constraints
  • Attribute constraints:
    • Default values
    • NOT NULL constraint
    • CHECK clause
  • Key and referential integrity constraints:
    • PRIMARY KEY
    • UNIQUE
    • FOREIGN KEY
  • Giving Names to Constraints: Using the keyword CONSTRAINT to name constraints.

SQL Statements: INSERT

  • Used to add tuples to a relation.
  • Attribute values must be listed in the same order as specified in CREATE TABLE.
  • Can insert multiple tuples at once, using a query result as input.
  • Bulk loading is possible using a similar method.

SQL Statements: DELETE

  • Used to remove tuples from a relation.
  • Includes a WHERE clause to specify which tuples to remove.
  • Referential integrity is enforced.

SQL Statements: UPDATE

  • Used to change attribute values of selected tuples.
  • Includes a WHERE clause to specify which tuples to update.
  • Calculations are possible in the SET clause.

Retrieval Queries

  • SELECT: retrieves data.
  • FROM: Specifies the table(s).
  • WHERE: Filters the query results based on a condition.
  • ORDER BY: Orders the results.
  • Logical Comparison Operators: =, <, >, <=, >=, !=, and
  • String Pattern Matching (LIKE): % and _ for wildcards.
  • BETWEEN: specifies a range of values.
  • Arithmetic operations are applicable within the SELECT statement.
  • Aliases (and tuple variables): are used to name tables for clarity.

Important Concepts:

  • Tables as Sets: SQL deals with tables as sets, not multisets.
  • Ambiguous Attribute Names: Be clear which attribute you mean when duplicate names exist in different tables.

Additional Features

  • Schema and Catalog Concepts:
    • Schema includes the structure of tables within the database.
    • Catalog is a collection of schemas.
  • Retrieval Query Block: The fundamental structure of retrieval queries in SQL involves SELECT, FROM, WHERE, and ORDER BY clauses.

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This quiz covers essential database concepts, focusing on SQL language components such as data definition, data types, and constraints. Explore various numeric, character string, and date-time data types, along with integrity constraints crucial for relational database management.

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