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What is the primary data structure for Oracle Database?

  • Hierarchical Tree
  • Graph Vertex and edge
  • Relational Table (correct)
  • Object Class

    • Which database system is associated with the 1970s and utilizes a network data structure?

  • IDMS (correct)
  • Neo4j
  • IMS
  • Oracle Database

    • What is the basis of the relational data structure?

  • Graph theory
  • Object-oriented programming
  • XML
  • Set theory (correct)

    • Which database system is associated with the 2000s and utilizes a graph data structure?

    <p>Neo4j</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the CREATE TABLE statement?

    <p>It is used to create a new table with specified column names and data types such as INT, VARCHAR(N), DATE, and DECIMAL(M, D).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which data types fall into the category of character data types in relational databases?

    <p>CHAR(N) and VARCHAR(N)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about decimal data types in relational databases?

    <p>They include DECIMAL(M,D), FLOAT, and DOUBLE, with varying precision and range.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the DROP TABLE statement?

    <p>It deletes a table along with its rows from a database.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about data independence in database management systems?

    <p>It allows database administrators to reorganize data on storage devices without affecting query results, improving query performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the ALTER TABLE statement in database management systems?

    <p>It adds, deletes, or modifies columns on an existing table using clauses like ADD, CHANGE, and DROP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which data types are examples of date and time data types in relational databases?

    <p>DATE, TIME, and DATETIME</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about common data types in relational databases?

    <p>They include INT, FLOAT, CHAR, DATE, BLOB, POINT, and XML, with variations in storage requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about operators in database management systems?

    <p>They compute values from operands and include arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators, with unary and binary variations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about examples of integer data types and their storage ranges in relational databases?

    <p>Examples include TINYINT, SMALLINT, MEDIUMINT, INT, and BIGINT.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the PRIMARY KEY constraint ensure in a CREATE TABLE statement?

    <p>Uniqueness and non-null values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the AUTO_INCREMENT keyword in MySQL?

    <p>To define auto-increment columns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of overriding autoincrement for a primary key in MySQL?

    <p>It's generally a mistake and can lead to data inconsistencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for foreign keys in relation to the primary key they refer to?

    <p>Must have the same data type and follow referential integrity rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are foreign key constraints added to a CREATE TABLE statement?

    <p>With the FOREIGN KEY and REFERENCES keywords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for foreign key values in relation to the referenced primary key for maintaining referential integrity?

    <p>Either be NULL or match some value of the referenced primary key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do databases automatically correct referential integrity violations?

    <p>With actions like RESTRICT, SET NULL, SET DEFAULT, or CASCADE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are constraints in a CREATE TABLE statement?

    <p>Rules that govern allowable values based on relational and business rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the limitations on primary key updates and deletes in MySQL?

    <p>Applying RESTRICT when the ON UPDATE or ON DELETE clause is omitted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the PRIMARY KEY constraint in a CREATE TABLE statement?

    <p>To ensure uniqueness and non-null values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a foreign key in a database?

    <p>To refer to a primary key and enforce referential integrity rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when multiple foreign keys refer to the same primary key?

    <p>They refer to the same primary key and maintain referential integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SQL operator is used to specify exponentiation?

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

    In SQL, what does the NOT NULL constraint ensure for a column?

    <p>It prevents the column from having a NULL value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SQL statement is used to add rows to a table?

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

    What does the TRUNCATE statement do in SQL?

    <p>Deletes all rows from a table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the SELECT statement in SQL?

    <p>Retrieves rows from a table with specified values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In SQL, what does the MERGE statement allow for?

    <p>Selecting data from one table and inserting it into another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the WHERE clause in a SELECT statement?

    <p>Specifies conditions for selecting rows based on logical expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the DELETE statement do in SQL?

    <p>Removes existing rows from a table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a primary key in SQL?

    <p>To identify rows and ensure uniqueness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of composite primary keys in SQL?

    <p>They consist of multiple columns and must also be unique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SQL statement is used to modify existing rows in a table?

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

    What is the special significance of NULL in SQL?

    <p>It represents unknown or inapplicable data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SQL sublanguage is used to retrieve data from the database?

    <p>Data Query Language (DQL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the SQL statement 'CREATE DATABASE' do?

    <p>Creates a new database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a relational operation based on set theory?

    <p>Selecting a subset of rows of a table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the SQL statement 'DROP DATABASE'?

    <p>Deletes a database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a rule governing tables in a relational database?

    <p>Exactly one value per cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the SQL keyword 'SELECT'?

    <p>Retrieves data from the database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SQL sublanguage is used to define the structure of the database?

    <p>Data Definition Language (DDL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the SQL statement 'USE'?

    <p>Selects a default database for use in subsequent SQL statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SQL sublanguage is used to manipulate data stored in a database?

    <p>Data Manipulation Language (DML)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the SQL keyword 'FROM'?

    <p>Retrieves data from the database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a relational rule that ensures data validity?

    <p>Unique primary key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the SQL keyword 'WHERE'?

    <p>Retrieves data from the database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a relational operation based on set theory?

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

    What is the purpose of the CREATE DATABASE statement in SQL?

    <p>To create a new database instance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rule ensures data validity in relational databases?

    <p>Rule of unique primary key, unique column names, and no duplicate rows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of structured query language (SQL) in relational databases?

    <p>To store, manipulate, and retrieve data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SQL sublanguage is used for defining the database structure?

    <p>Data Definition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does rule 7, known as data independence, state in relational databases?

    <p>The organization of rows on a storage device does not affect query results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard language for relational databases?

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

    What is the purpose of the DROP DATABASE statement in SQL?

    <p>To delete an existing database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary data structure for relational databases?

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

    What is the role of applications in enforcing business rules specific to a database?

    <p>To enforce business rules running on the database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of SQL syntax?

    <p>Literals, comments, identifiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do tables in a relational database adhere to?

    <p>Rule of exactly one value per cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Understanding Database Management Systems and Data Types

    • Data independence allows database administrators to reorganize data on storage devices without affecting query results, improving query performance.
    • The CREATE TABLE statement is used to create a new table with specified column names and data types such as INT, VARCHAR(N), DATE, and DECIMAL(M, D).
    • The DROP TABLE statement deletes a table along with its rows from a database.
    • The ALTER TABLE statement adds, deletes, or modifies columns on an existing table using clauses like ADD, CHANGE, and DROP.
    • Data types in relational databases fall into categories such as integer, decimal, character, date and time, binary, spatial, and document types.
    • Common data types include INT, FLOAT, CHAR, DATE, BLOB, POINT, and XML, with variations in storage requirements.
    • Most relational databases support signed and unsigned integer and decimal numbers with varying storage requirements.
    • Examples of integer data types and their storage ranges include TINYINT, SMALLINT, MEDIUMINT, INT, and BIGINT.
    • Examples of decimal data types and their storage include DECIMAL(M,D), FLOAT, and DOUBLE, with varying precision and range.
    • Date and time data types include DATE, TIME, and DATETIME with specified formats and ranges.
    • Character data types include CHAR(N) for fixed-length strings and VARCHAR(N) for variable-length strings, with maximum character limits.
    • Operators in database management systems compute values from operands and include arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators, with unary and binary variations.

    SQL Operators and Statements Summary

    • SQL operators include arithmetic operators (+, -, *, /, %, ^), comparison operators (=, <, >, <=, >=, <>, !=), and logical operators (AND, OR, NOT).
    • Expressions in SQL consist of operators, operands, and parentheses, and can be evaluated to a single value. They can include column names, fixed values, and multiple operators.
    • The SELECT statement retrieves rows from a table using the SELECT and FROM clauses, returning a result table with specified values for each row.
    • The WHERE clause in a SELECT statement specifies conditions for selecting rows based on logical expressions, allowing for the filtering of rows based on specified criteria.
    • NULL is a special value in SQL that represents unknown or inapplicable data, and is different from zero or blanks. The NOT NULL constraint prevents a column from having a NULL value.
    • The INSERT statement adds rows to a table, specifying the table and columns for data to be added, and the values to be inserted. It can also handle DEFAULT values and multiple row inserts.
    • The UPDATE statement modifies existing rows in a table using the SET clause to specify new column values, and an optional WHERE clause to specify which rows are updated.
    • The DELETE statement removes existing rows from a table, with the option to specify which rows to delete using a WHERE clause, or deleting all rows in the absence of a WHERE clause.
    • The TRUNCATE statement deletes all rows from a table, similar to a DELETE statement with no WHERE clause, but with minor differences depending on the database system.
    • The MERGE statement selects data from one table and inserts it into another, allowing for the merging of data from a source table into a target table.
    • Primary keys in SQL are used to identify rows and must be unique and not NULL, ensuring that each value identifies exactly one row in a table.
    • Composite primary keys, denoted with parentheses, consist of multiple columns and must also be unique, providing a way to identify rows when a single column is insufficient.

    Relational Database Fundamentals and SQL Overview

    • A data type is a named set of values from which column values are drawn in a table, which is a set of rows with no inherent order
    • Relational operations like Select, Project, Product, Join, Union, Intersect, Difference, Aggregate, and Rename are based on set theory
    • Relational rules, including unique primary key, unique column names, and no duplicate rows, ensure data validity in relational databases
    • Business rules, specific to a database, are enforced by applications running on the database and are discovered during database design
    • Structured Query Language (SQL) is a high-level computer language for storing, manipulating, and retrieving data in relational databases
    • SQL syntax includes literals, keywords, identifiers, and comments, and the language is divided into Data Definition, Query, Manipulation, Control, and Transaction sublanguages
    • CREATE DATABASE and DROP DATABASE statements help manage database instances, and SHOW statements provide information about databases, tables, and columns
    • All data in a relational database is structured in tables, with columns, rows, and cells adhering to relational rules
    • Tables must follow rules such as exactly one value per cell, no duplicate column names, no duplicate rows, and no row order
    • Rule 7, known as data independence, states that the organization of rows on a storage device does not affect query results
    • SQL is the standard language for relational databases and is commonly supported in non-relational databases
    • SQL statements are composed of clauses that group keywords, table names, column names, and conditions, and are used for storing, manipulating, and retrieving data.

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