10 Questions
Which of the following best describes SQL?
A computer language used to store, manipulate, and retrieve data in relational databases
Who published the seminal paper on SQL?
E. F. Codd
What was the original name of SQL?
Structured English Query Language (SEQUEL)
When was the first commercial implementation of a relational DBMS based on SQL introduced?
Late 1970s
What type of language is SQL?
Declarative
Which lab was E. F. Codd from when he published the seminal paper on SQL?
IBM's San José Lab
Which language was defined by D. Chamberlin in 1974 before being renamed to SQL?
Structured English Query Language (SEQUEL)
What was the name of the revised version of SEQUEL defined in 1976?
SEQUEL/2
What was the first commercial implementation of a relational DBMS based on SQL?
Oracle
What type of language is SQL?
Declarative
Test your knowledge of SQL and its history with this quiz! Explore the origins of Structured Query Language and its evolution to become a powerful tool for managing relational databases.
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