SQL Introduction

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What does DDL stand for?

Data Definition Language

What does RDBMS stand for?

Relational Database Management System

What is the purpose of the SELECT statement in SQL?

To select data from a database

What is the function of the CREATE command in SQL?

<p>Creates an object in the database</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a field in the context of an RDBMS?

<p>A column in a table designed to maintain specific information about every record</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does SQL stand for?

<p>Structured Query Language</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did SQL become a standard of the ANSI?

<p>1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the capabilities of SQL?

<p>SQL can execute queries against a database, retrieve data, insert records, update records, delete records, create new databases, create new tables, create stored procedures, create views, and set permissions on tables, procedures, and views.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of a database language like SQL?

<p>The main objectives are to create database and relation structures, perform basic data management tasks, and perform both simple and complex queries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is SQL's primary purpose?

<p>SQL is a special purpose programming language designed for managing data in relational database management systems (RDBMS).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the DROP command in SQL?

<p>Deletes an object in the database, usually irretrievably</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of RDBMS, what is a field?

<p>A column in a table designed to maintain specific information about every record</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the SELECT statement in SQL?

<p>Selects data from a database</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does DML stand for in the context of SQL?

<p>Database Manipulation Language</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Creates a new database</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does SQL stand for?

<p>Structured Query Language</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of SQL?

<p>Managing data in relational database management systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the SELECT statement in SQL?

<p>Retrieving data from a database</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did SQL become a standard of the ANSI?

<p>1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can SQL do?

<p>Create new tables in a database</p> Signup and view all the answers

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