10 Questions
What is a database?
A well-organized collection of relevant data
What does SQL stand for?
Structured Query Language
How is an electronic database compared to?
A digital filing cabinet
What should databases not be confused with?
Database Management Systems (DBMS)
What kind of information can an astronomer store in a database?
Names, types, locations, and other information about stars
What does the SQL CREATE TABLE statement do?
Creates a new table
What follows the CREATE TABLE statement in SQL?
The unique name or identifier for the table
What does the PRIMARY KEY constraint define in SQL?
One or more columns that uniquely identify a record
How can a copy of an existing table be created in SQL?
Using a combination of the CREATE TABLE statement and the SELECT statement
What do NOT NULL constraints indicate in SQL?
Fields cannot be NULL when creating records
Get an overview of database management with these lecture notes prepared by Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Madbouly. The notes cover topics like Structured Query Language, SQL operators, entity relationship diagram, data flow diagram, and data normalization.
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