SQL Fundamentals Quiz

18 Questions

What is the primary function of the HAVING clause in SQL?

To apply conditions after grouping

How does SQL handle NULL values in comparisons?

Treats them as unknown

Which type of SQL join operation includes tuples from the left table even if there's no match in the right table?

LEFT OUTER JOIN

What is the purpose of the OUTER JOIN operation in SQL?

To include tuples from one table even if there's no match in the other table

How can you retrieve data from one table that might not have matching records in another table?

Using the OUTER JOIN operation

What is the main difference between the WHERE and HAVING clauses in SQL?

The WHERE clause filters rows before grouping, while the HAVING clause filters groups

What SQL command is used to insert a new tuple into a relation?

INSERT

Which SQL operator is used for pattern matching on strings?

What does the DISTINCT keyword do in SQL?

Eliminates duplicate values from the result set

How do you specify the ordering of results in SQL?

ORDER BY

Which keyword is used to specify descending order in SQL?

DESC

Which SQL clause is used to delete data from a table?

DELETE

What does the primary key of a relation ensure?

Each tuple has a unique identifier

What is the main purpose of referential integrity constraints?

To enforce data consistency between related tables

What type of constraint ensures that each attribute value is unique within a relation?

Key constraint

What is a tuple in the context of a relation?

An ordered set of values

What is the key of a relation?

A value uniquely identifying a row

What does the schema of a relation denote?

The table's header

Study Notes

SQL Clauses and Operations

The HAVING clause filters the rows after grouping.
The OUTER JOIN operation includes tuples from one table even if there's no match in the other table.
The LEFT OUTER JOIN operation includes tuples from the left table even if there's no match in the right table.
The FULL OUTER JOIN operation includes tuples from both tables even if there's no match in the other table.

Working with NULL Values

SQL treats NULL values as unknown in comparisons.
NULL values are not treated as 0 or ignored completely.

Join Operations

The INNER JOIN operation combines data from two tables based on a common attribute.
The OUTER JOIN operation includes tuples from one table even if there's no match in the other table.
The RIGHT OUTER JOIN operation is similar to the LEFT OUTER JOIN, but includes tuples from the right table.

Retrieving Data

The OUTER JOIN operation is used to retrieve data from one table that might not have matching records in another table.
The DISTINCT keyword eliminates duplicate values from the result set.

Inserting, Updating, and Deleting Data

The INSERT command is used to insert a new tuple into a relation.
The UPDATE command is used to update existing data in a table.
The DELETE command is used to delete a tuple from a relation.

Pattern Matching

The LIKE operator is used for pattern matching on strings.
The % symbol is used to match any sequence of characters, and the _ symbol is used to match any single character.

Ordering and Grouping

The ORDER BY clause is used to specify the ordering of results.
The DESC keyword is used to specify descending order.
The GROUP BY clause is used to group the results based on a common attribute.
The HAVING clause filters the rows after grouping.

Relations and Tuples

A relation is informally described as resembling a table of values.
Rows in a relation are called tuples.
The key of a relation is a value uniquely identifying a row.
The schema of a relation denotes the table's header.
A tuple in the context of a relation is an ordered set of values.

Integrity Constraints

The primary key attribute ensures that no two tuples have the same value.
Referential integrity constraints enforce data consistency between related tables.
The entity integrity constraint ensures that each tuple has a unique identifier.
The domain constraint defines the format of attribute values.

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