Database Query Language

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What is the purpose of the SELECT DISTINCT statement in a database query?

To ignore duplicate values and retrieve unique values from a column (correct)

To apply filtering criteria to retrieved data

To manipulate data within the database

To retrieve all rows from the specified table

Which of the following is a valid syntax for the SELECT DISTINCT statement?

SELECT column1, DISTINCT column2 FROM table_name;

SELECT DISTINCT column1, column2 FROM table_name; (correct)

SELECT DISTINCT FROM table_name column1, column2;

SELECT unique column1, column2 FROM table_name;

Which SQL command is part of Data Manipulation Language (DML) but specifically refers to data retrieval?

UPDATE

SELECT (correct)

DELETE

INSERT

What will the following SQL command return? SELECT DISTINCT sectionId FROM tblStudentSection;

Only unique values of sectionId from tblStudentSection Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Data Query Language (DQL) from Data Manipulation Language (DML)?

DQL is used only for data retrieval, while DML can update and delete records. Signup and view all the answers

What will the following query return? `SELECT AVG(price) FROM tblItems WHERE itemCategory = 'Diaper' and description = 'Medium';`

The average price of all rows where itemCategory is 'Diaper' and description is 'Medium'. Signup and view all the answers

Which operator combines multiple conditions to filter results in a SQL query?

AND Signup and view all the answers

Which function would be used to find the highest value in a column in SQL?

MAX() Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following SQL commands is used to calculate the total number of entries in a database table?

SELECT COUNT() FROM tableName; Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the WHERE clause in an SQL query?

To specify conditions for filtering records in a query. Signup and view all the answers

What does the NOT operator do in a MySQL query?

It reverses the Boolean value of the condition. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct syntax for using the NOT operator in a MySQL command?

SELECT column1, column2 FROM tableName WHERE NOT condition; Signup and view all the answers

How can the NOT operator also be represented in MySQL syntax?

With the symbol ! before the = sign. Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would you use the NOT operator in a query?

To filter out records that meet a certain condition. Signup and view all the answers

Given the command 'SELECT quantity, price FROM tblSales WHERE NOT itmName = ‘soap’;', what will be displayed?

Rows with itmName NOT equal to ‘soap’. Signup and view all the answers

What would be the result of using 'WHERE itmName != ‘soap’' in a query instead of 'WHERE NOT itmName = ‘soap’'?

There would be no difference in the outcome. Signup and view all the answers

What does the condition 'WHERE columnName != column_value;' imply?

It returns rows where columnName does not equal column_value. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the NOT operator is true?

It negates any given Boolean condition. Signup and view all the answers

What will the command display when executed on tblItems?

All rows displaying all columns in alphabetical order of description. Signup and view all the answers

How are rows with the same description ordered according to the command?

In descending order by itemName. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following resources can be referenced to understand the 'Order by' clause in MySQL?

dotnettutorials, 'Order by Clause in MySQL' Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the date mentioned next to each referenced source?

It shows the date when the source was accessed. Signup and view all the answers

In which programming or database context does this command operate?

MySQL database management. Signup and view all the answers

What is the default sorting order when no specific order is defined in the ORDER BY clause?

Ascending order Signup and view all the answers

In the query 'SELECT itemName, description FROM tblItems ORDER BY itemName;', what type of sorting is applied to itemName?

Ascending order Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following syntax is correct for sorting multiple columns in one query?

ORDER BY columnName1 ASC, columnName2 DESC; Signup and view all the answers

What type of data can the ORDER BY clause be applied to?

Any data type including varchar, integer, double, and date Signup and view all the answers

If you want to display all rows from tblItems sorted by description in ascending order and itemName in descending order, which SQL command should you use?

SELECT * FROM tblItems ORDER BY description ASC, itemName DESC; Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Limit Clause in MySQL?

To limit the number of retrieved data rows. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the syntax for using the Limit Clause?

SELECT columnName(s) FROM tableName WHERE condition LIMIT number; Signup and view all the answers

How does the Like Operator function in MySQL?

It allows for pattern matching in data filtering. Signup and view all the answers

When is it most beneficial to use the Limit Clause?

When dealing with large tables to improve performance. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the use of Aliases in MySQL?

Aliases improve readability by allowing temporary names for columns. Signup and view all the answers

In SQL, what does the Order by clause accomplish?

It sorts the result set in a specific order. Signup and view all the answers

What impact does retrieving an excessive number of data rows have on performance?

It generates poor performance specifically with large tables. Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the WHERE clause when using the Limit Clause?

A condition to filter the retrieved data. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Week 7 - Handout 1

Declarative Knowledge: Introduction to Database, Distinct, Where Clause, Arithmetic Operators, Comparison Operators
Functional Knowledge: Data Query Language (DQL) explanation, Data Query Language syntax, Apply and use MySQL syntax of Data Query Language
Select Distinct Statement: Retrieves unique values from a specified column. Ignores duplicate values, only lists different values.
Syntax for Select Distinct: SELECT DISTINCT column1, column2, ... FROM table_name;
Example: SELECT DISTINCT sectionld FROM tblStudentSection;
This command will show all different values of the column sectionld without listing duplicates.

Week 8-9 - Handout 1

Declarative Knowledge: Overview of Database Models, Logical Operators, Aggregate Functions
Functional Knowledge: Explain Logical Operators and Aggregate Functions, Create database and use the syntax of Logical Operators and Aggregate Functions, Apply and use MySQL syntax of Logical Operators and Aggregate Functions
Introduction to Logical Operators: Used to combine conditions in a WHERE clause. (AND, OR, NOT)
AND Operator: Must satisfy BOTH conditions.
OR Operator: Must satisfy AT LEAST ONE condition.
NOT Operator: Reverses the Boolean value of a condition.

Additional Operators

Comparison Operators: Used to filter results based on comparisons, =, >, <, >=, <=, <>, ! =
Arithmetic Operators: (+, -, *, /, % and others) used for calculations in the SELECT, WHERE and ORDER BY clauses
MySQL Limit Clause: Used to specify the number of rows retrieved from a table. Useful for large tables.

Week 10-11 - Handout 1

Declarative Knowledge: Getting Ready to MySQL (Limit Clause, Like Operator, Aliases, Order by)
Functional Knowledge: Explain Limit Clause, Like Operator, Aliases, and Order by Clause, Create Database, and use the syntax of these clauses
Limit Clause Examples:
- SELECT * FROM tblltems LIMIT 5; (Displays the first 5 rows)
- SELECT * FROM tblSales WHERE membershipStatus = 'Regular' LIMIT 5; (Displays the first 5 rows where membership status is 'Regular')
Like Operator Examples
- SELECT * FROM tblltems WHERE customerName LIKE 'm%'; (Matches customer names starting with 'm')
Order By Clause Examples
- SELECT itemName, description FROM tblltems ORDER BY itemName; (Displays rows alphabetically by itemName)
- SELECT * FROM tblltems ORDER BY description ASC, itemName DESC; (Displays rows alphabetically by description, and in reverse alphabetical order by itemName if descriptions are the same)

Aggregate Functions

COUNT(): Counts rows
SUM(): Calculates the sum of values
AVG(): Calculates the average of values
MIN(): Finds the minimum value
MAX(): Finds the maximum value
Example SELECT MIN(Price) AS LowestPrice FROM tblitems; (Displays the lowest price in the tblitems table and names it LowestPrice)

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Explore key concepts of Database Query Language, including the use of distinct statements, logical operators, and aggregate functions. This quiz covers MySQL syntax and practical applications within database models. Test your knowledge and understanding of essential database functionalities.

Database Query Language - Weeks 7-9

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