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Which DDL command is used to change the structure of an existing database object?

  • ALTER (correct)
  • TRUNCATE
  • CREATE
  • DROP
  • What does the TRUNCATE command do in SQL?

  • Removes all records but keeps the table structure (correct)
  • Changes the name of a table
  • Adds a new column to a table
  • Deletes the table and its structure
  • Which command would you use to completely remove a database?

  • CREATE
  • RENAME
  • DROP (correct)
  • ALTER
  • What is the primary use of the CREATE INDEX command?

    <p>To create an index that allows duplicate values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you want to rename a table in SQL, which command would you use?

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

    What is the purpose of the DROP command in SQL?

    <p>To delete an entire table, view, or index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following commands can be used to modify the data type of an existing column in a table?

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

    What is the result of executing the command 'DROP TABLE Students'?

    <p>The table 'Students' is permanently removed from the database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes a schema in SQL?

    <p>An authorization identifier along with descriptors for elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which data type would be most appropriate for storing a true/false value in SQL?

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

    What is a primary key constraint?

    <p>A value that cannot be duplicated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the DATE type in SQL typically formatted?

    <p>YYYY-MM-DD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the FOREIGN KEY clause ensure in SQL?

    <p>A foreign key must reference an existing primary key.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which data type allows for storing both date and time information in SQL?

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

    What does the UNIQUE clause in SQL do?

    <p>Ensures another key remains unique.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the semicolon in SQL commands?

    <p>Marks the end of a SQL statement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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