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Which operation is essential for maintaining data integrity in the event of a system failure during a series of database modifications?
Which operation is essential for maintaining data integrity in the event of a system failure during a series of database modifications?
- Granting user privileges
- Rolling back the transaction (correct)
- Creating a backup
- Committing the transaction
When designing a relational database, which concept is used to enforce relationships between tables and maintain referential integrity?
When designing a relational database, which concept is used to enforce relationships between tables and maintain referential integrity?
- Unique constraint
- Foreign key (correct)
- Index
- Primary key
Which of the following SQL clauses would be used to calculate the average value of a column named 'price' from a table named 'products'?
Which of the following SQL clauses would be used to calculate the average value of a column named 'price' from a table named 'products'?
- `SELECT COUNT(price) FROM products`
- `SELECT SUM(price) FROM products`
- `SELECT MAX(price) FROM products`
- `SELECT AVG(price) FROM products` (correct)
In database management, what is the primary goal of normalization?
In database management, what is the primary goal of normalization?
A database administrator wants to grant a user named 'John' the ability to read data from a table named 'Employees' but not modify it. Which SQL command should they use?
A database administrator wants to grant a user named 'John' the ability to read data from a table named 'Employees' but not modify it. Which SQL command should they use?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of SQL in database management?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of SQL in database management?
When retrieving data from a database, which SQL clause is used to apply specific conditions to filter the results?
When retrieving data from a database, which SQL clause is used to apply specific conditions to filter the results?
Which of the following SQL commands is used to remove an existing table from a database?
Which of the following SQL commands is used to remove an existing table from a database?
If you need to modify the structure of an existing table (e.g., add a new column), which SQL command would you use?
If you need to modify the structure of an existing table (e.g., add a new column), which SQL command would you use?
What is the primary function of the SQL JOIN clause?
What is the primary function of the SQL JOIN clause?
Which SQL data type is most appropriate for storing a student's name?
Which SQL data type is most appropriate for storing a student's name?
Which of the following statements is true regarding SQL syntax?
Which of the following statements is true regarding SQL syntax?
Which category of SQL commands includes INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE?
Which category of SQL commands includes INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE?
Flashcards
SQL Transactions
SQL Transactions
A mechanism ensuring data integrity in a database.
Commit
Commit
A command that saves all changes made in a transaction permanently.
Rollback
Rollback
A command that undoes all changes made in the current transaction.
Aggregate Functions
Aggregate Functions
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Normalization
Normalization
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SQL
SQL
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Data Types
Data Types
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SELECT Command
SELECT Command
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DML
DML
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DDL
DDL
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WHERE Clause
WHERE Clause
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JOIN
JOIN
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ORDER BY Clause
ORDER BY Clause
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Study Notes
Introduction to SQL
- SQL, or Structured Query Language, is a domain-specific language for managing and manipulating data in a relational database management system (RDBMS).
- It handles tasks like querying, updating, and deleting data.
- SQL's set-based approach allows for powerful and efficient data manipulation.
- SQL interacts with database objects like tables, views, and stored procedures.
Data Types in SQL
- SQL supports various data types:
INT: Integer valuesVARCHAR: Variable-length stringsDATE: Dates and timesDECIMAL: Numbers with precision and scaleBOOLEAN: True/false valuesFLOAT: Floating-point numbersCHAR: Fixed-length stringsTEXT: Large strings
- Available types vary by database system.
Basic SQL Commands
SELECT: Retrieves data from tables.SELECT *: Retrieves all columns.SELECT column1, column2 FROM table_name: Retrieves specific columns.WHEREclause filters results.
INSERT: Adds new rows to a table.UPDATE: Modifies existing data.DELETE: Removes rows.CREATE TABLE: Defines a new table with columns and types.DROP TABLE: Deletes an existing table.ALTER TABLE: Modifies an existing table.JOIN: Combines data from multiple tables. IncludesINNER JOIN,LEFT JOIN,RIGHT JOIN,FULL OUTER JOIN.GROUP BY: Groups rows with similar values.ORDER BY: Sorts query results.LIMIT: Restricts the number of returned rows.
SQL Syntax
- SQL uses keywords, table/column names, and expressions.
- SQL is not case-sensitive, but uppercase is common.
- Semicolons (;) end SQL statements.
- Statements use clauses (e.g.,
SELECT,FROM,WHERE).
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
SELECT,INSERT,UPDATE,DELETEare DML commands.- These commands manipulate data.
Data Definition Language (DDL)
CREATE TABLE,DROP TABLE,ALTER TABLEare DDL commands.- These commands define the database structure.
Querying Data
- Complex queries can involve multiple tables, conditions, and functions (
COUNT,SUM,AVG). - Subqueries embed one query's results within another.
- Aggregate functions summarize data.
Transactions
- SQL transactions maintain data integrity.
COMMITpermanently saves changes.ROLLBACKundoes changes.
Security
- Privileges and permissions control user access.
- User accounts have differing access levels.
Database Design
- Relational databases store data in tables with rows and columns.
- Foreign keys define relationships between tables.
- Normalization reduces data redundancy.
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Description
Learn about SQL, a language for managing data in relational databases. It covers querying, updating and data types like INT, VARCHAR and DATE. SQL commands interact with objects such as tables and stored procedures.
