Oracle PL/SQL Explicit Cursors Quiz

Summary of "Explicit Cursors in Database Management"

• Explicit cursors are used to control the execution when dealing with multiple records in a database.
• When declaring a cursor, it is associated with a select statement to retrieve records.
• The select statement associated with the cursor is not executed when the cursor is declared, but an active set is generated in the memory.
• The active set contains the results of the select statement execution and is used for fetch operations.
• After declaring and associating a select statement with the cursor, the cursor can be manipulated to retrieve records from the associated select statement.
• The fetch operation is used to retrieve records from the active set associated with the cursor.
• The explicit cursor allows for precise control over record retrieval and manipulation in database management.
• It is necessary to define explicit cursors to manage the execution of multiple records effectively.
• The active set generated in the memory contains the results that need to be retrieved through fetch operations.
• The cursor is opened to access the active set and retrieve records from the associated select statement.
• The steps involved in working with explicit cursors include declaration, association with a select statement, manipulation, and fetch operations.
• The explicit cursor provides a mechanism for efficient and controlled handling of multiple records in database management.

Test your knowledge of explicit cursors in Oracle PL/SQL with this quiz. Explore the steps involved in defining and using explicit cursors, and enhance your understanding of controlling the execution when dealing with multiple records.