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What is the primary function of the CREATE statement in SQL?

  • Security specification
  • Data definition (correct)
  • Data manipulation
  • Transaction control
  • What is a collection of schemas in an SQL environment?

  • Schema
  • Cluster
  • Catalog (correct)
  • Relation
  • What is the purpose of the schema name in the CREATE SCHEMA statement?

  • To specify the database name
  • To specify the attribute name
  • To specify the table name
  • To specify the authorization identifier (correct)
  • What is the correct syntax to create a table in SQL, specifying the schema?

    <p>CREATE TABLE COMPANY.EMPLOYEE;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a single element in a relational model?

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

    What is the purpose of a semicolon in SQL statements?

    <p>To end each statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the INTERVAL data type in SQL?

    <p>To specify a relative value for incrementing or decrementing a date, time, or timestamp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following data types can have a varying length in SQL?

    <p>VARCHAR and BIT VARYING</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between CHAR and VARCHAR data types in SQL?

    <p>CHAR is used for fixed-length character strings, while VARCHAR is used for varying-length character strings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a valid numeric data type in SQL?

    <p>DOUBLE PRECISION</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the format of the DATE data type in SQL?

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

    What is the purpose of the TIMESTAMP data type in SQL?

    <p>To specify a date and time with a minimum of six positions for decimal fractions of seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a base table and a virtual table in a relational database?

    <p>Base tables are physically stored as a file, while virtual tables do not correspond to any physical file.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the CREATE TABLE command in SQL?

    <p>To create a base table and its tuples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a database schema?

    <p>A set of tables and their relationships in a database.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a data definition statement in SQL?

    <p>To define the structure of a table or schema.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a database schema and a database state?

    <p>A database schema refers to the logical structure of a database, while a database state refers to a specific instance of the database at a particular point in time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the CREATE VIEW command in SQL?

    <p>To create a virtual relation in a database.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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