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What is one reason SQLite is considered lightweight?
Which of the following statements about SQLite's data storage is correct?
Which advantage of SQLite helps in preventing data loss during a power failure?
Which of the following programming languages does SQLite provide API support for?
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What is the primary reason for SQLite's performance being better than file systems?
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What is required to start using SQLite on a computer?
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Which of the following describes the cross-platform nature of SQLite?
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What aspect of SQLite makes it user-friendly for beginners?
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What statement is used to remove a table and all its associated data in SQLite?
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What is the correct syntax to insert a record into a table in SQLite?
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Which command is used to retrieve data from a table in an SQLite database?
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Which part of the UPDATE statement specifies which record to modify?
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In SQLite, what does the DELETE query without a WHERE clause do?
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What does the syntax 'SELECT * FROM student;' do in an SQLite database?
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What is the purpose of using the WHERE clause in the DELETE statement?
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What will be the result of executing the statement 'Update student Set address="Althan" Where id=1;'?
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What does the DISTINCT operator do in a SQL query?
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Which SQL statement correctly uses the BETWEEN operator?
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How does the IN operator function in an SQL query?
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What is the purpose of the HAVING clause in a SQL query?
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What does the UNION operator accomplish in SQL?
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Which of the following correctly describes the INTERSECT operator?
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What would the following SQL statement return? SELECT * FROM EMPLOYEE WHERE EMP_ID NOT BETWEEN 102 AND 105;
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Which of the following correctly demonstrates SQL syntax for the SELECT statement?
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What is the result of a CROSS JOIN between two tables with 10 and 5 rows respectively?
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Which of the following is a valid syntax for a CROSS JOIN?
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How does a Self Join operate in SQLite?
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What is the required component for the SQLite datetime function?
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What is the purpose of the datetime function in SQLite?
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In a Self Join, which alias would you use to refer to the first instance of the same table?
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What does the WHERE clause accomplish in a Self Join query?
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Which of the following describes an output of a Self Join effectively?
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What is the purpose of the ROLLBACK command in relation to savepoints?
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What happens to the table records when a ROLLBACK is executed to 'savepoint b'?
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What type of JOIN creates a new result table by combining column values of two tables based on a join-predicate?
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Which of the following JOIN types includes all records from both tables, regardless of a match?
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When using savepoints, what effect does the SAVEPOINT command have on a transaction?
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How many types of JOINS are mentioned as available in SQLite?
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In what order should commands be used when manipulating records and setting savepoints?
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What will happen if you attempt to execute the ROLLBACK command without any defined savepoints?
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Study Notes
SQLite Overview
- SQLite requires no configuration or setup, making it easy to get started.
- It is a cross-platform database management system (DBMS) compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Unix, and embedded systems like Symbian and Windows CE.
- Data storage is efficient, allowing variable-length columns that optimize space usage.
SQLite Features
- Variable-length columns allow storing only necessary space for field data, enhancing efficiency.
- A broad array of APIs is available for multiple programming languages, including .NET (C#, Visual Basic), PHP, Java, Objective C, and Python.
- Written in ANSI-C, SQLite offers a simple and user-friendly API.
Advantages of SQLite
- Lightweight and suitable as an embedded database in devices such as TVs, mobile phones, and cameras.
- Provides fast reading and writing operations, significantly faster than a typical file system, with data loading on a need-to-know basis.
- No installation required; simply download SQLite libraries to start creating databases.
- Reliable with continuous updates to data to prevent loss during power failures or crashes.
Basic SQLite Commands
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Create Table Example:
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CREATE TABLE STUDENT (ID INT PRIMARY KEY NOT NULL, NAME TEXT NOT NULL, AGE INT NOT NULL, ADDRESS CHAR(50), FEES REAL);
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Drop Table Syntax:
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DROP TABLE database_name.table_name;
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Insert Records:
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INSERT INTO TABLE_NAME (column1, column2) VALUES (value1, value2);
- Example:
INSERT INTO student VALUES (1, "Heta Desai", 27, "Bhatar", 28999.50);
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Data Retrieval and Manipulation
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SELECT Statement:
- Used to fetch data:
SELECT column1, column2 FROM table_name;
- Example:
SELECT * FROM student;
- Used to fetch data:
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UPDATE Statement:
- Modifies existing records with conditions:
UPDATE table_name SET column1 = value1 WHERE [condition];
- Example:
UPDATE student SET address = "Althan" WHERE id = 1;
- Modifies existing records with conditions:
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DELETE Statement:
- Deletes records using conditions:
DELETE FROM table_name WHERE [condition];
- Deletes records using conditions:
Filtering and Operators
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DISTINCT Operator:
- Eliminates duplicate records:
SELECT DISTINCT column1 FROM table_name;
- Eliminates duplicate records:
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IN Operator:
- Checks if a value matches any in a list:
SELECT * FROM TABLE_NAME WHERE Column_name IN (value1, value2);
- Checks if a value matches any in a list:
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BETWEEN Operator:
- Retrieves values within a specified range:
SELECT * FROM TABLE_NAME WHERE Column_name BETWEEN value1 AND value2;
- Retrieves values within a specified range:
Advanced SQL Operators
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UNION Operator:
- Combines results from multiple SELECT statements while removing duplicates.
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INTERSECT Operator:
- Returns common records from two or more SELECT statements.
Joins in SQLite
- Joins combine records from two or more tables using common values.
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Types of Joins:
- Inner Join: Combines rows from both tables that satisfy the join condition.
- Cross Join: Produces a Cartesian product of both tables.
- Self-Join: Joins a table with itself using aliases.
Example of Self-Join
- Retrieve employee and manager details using a self-reference in the EMPLOYEE table:
- Example Query:
SELECT x.emp_id, x.name AS Employee, y.emp_id AS 'Manager ID', y.name AS 'Manager Name' FROM EMPLOYEE x, EMPLOYEE y WHERE x.manage_id = y.emp_id;
SQLite Functions
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datetime() Function:
- Translates a given string into a date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS.
- Syntax:
datetime(datetimestring, [modifier1, modifier2…]);
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Test your knowledge of SQLite with this quiz! Covering its lightweight nature, data storage, advantages in data loss prevention, programming language support, and performance factors, this quiz provides a comprehensive overview of SQLite essentials.