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What is a key advantage of SQLite's portability?
Which statement accurately describes SQLite's access capabilities?
What does SQLite do to reduce costs and complexity in applications?
What is one main limitation of SQLite?
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Which of the following is a step in installing SQLite on Windows 7?
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What feature is NOT supported by SQLite according to SQL92?
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What should you do after extracting the SQLite zip file?
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Which step verifies that the path for sqlite3.exe is set correctly?
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What is the primary purpose of the DISTINCT operator in SQLite?
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How does the BETWEEN operator function in an SQL query?
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Which of the following SQL statements correctly uses the IN operator?
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What does the UNION operator achieve in an SQL statement?
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What is required for all SELECT statements when using the UNION operator?
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What does the condition 'Where FEES like '_00%'` check for?
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What is the purpose of the LIMIT clause in a SELECT statement?
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What would the query 'SELECT * FROM EMPLOYEE WHERE EMP_ID NOT BETWEEN 102 AND 105;' return?
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Which SQL command will retrieve a list of all unique values in 'column1' from 'table1'?
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How can you skip a certain number of rows in a query result?
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What does the HAVING clause do in a SQL query?
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What result does the INTERSECT operator provide in an SQL context?
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In an ORDER BY clause, which of the following is true?
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What does the statement 'Where FEES like '2_%_%'' do?
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Which statement accurately describes the GROUP BY clause?
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What result does the pattern 'Where FEES like '%2'' provide?
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Which commands are included in the Data Definition Language (DDL) of SQLite?
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What type of trigger does SQLite support?
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Which of the following statements about SQLite views is true?
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What modifications can be made using the ALTER TABLE command in SQLite?
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Which permission types can be granted or revoked in SQLite?
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What differentiates a Full Outer Join from a LEFT OUTER JOIN in SQLite?
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Which command is used to delete records from a table in SQLite?
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What does the SQLite dot command '.help' do?
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What effect does the COMMIT command have in a transaction?
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When would you use the ROLLBACK command?
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What is a savepoint in SQLite transactions?
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Which command would you use to release a savepoint in SQLite?
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What happens when the ROLLBACK command is executed after a transaction that has not yet been committed?
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If a transaction is begun and a DELETE command is executed, which command must be used to confirm the changes permanently?
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How can multiple savepoints be used within a single transaction?
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What will happen if you try to execute a ROLLBACK command after a COMMIT command has been issued?
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Study Notes
SQLite Overview
- SQLite is portable, functioning across all 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems, supporting both big- and little-endian architectures.
- Multiple processes can connect to the same SQLite file, allowing concurrency without conflicts.
- Compatible with all programming languages, simplifying integration without compatibility issues.
Accessibility
- Wide accessibility through various third-party tools for managing SQLite databases.
- Data recovery is more feasible due to its design principles; data remains accessible longer than code.
Cost and Complexity Reduction
- Reduces overall application costs by enabling concise SQL queries, minimizing lengthy procedural code.
- Future enhancements can be implemented easily by adding new tables or columns without extensive rewrites.
Disadvantages of SQLite
- Suitable for handling low to medium traffic HTTP requests but may struggle under high loads.
- Database size limit typically set to 2GB, impacting scalability.
Installation Steps for SQLite on Windows 7
- Visit the official SQLite website to download the appropriate version based on system architecture.
- Extract files and set up a dedicated folder in the C: directory for SQLite components.
- Configure the system's environment variables to include the SQLite executable path for easy access.
- Verify installation through the Command Prompt by invoking
sqlite3
.
SQL92 Features Not Supported
- Only LEFT OUTER JOIN is supported; RIGHT and FULL OUTER JOIN are not implemented.
- ALTER TABLE lacks support for DROP COLUMN, ALTER COLUMN, and ADD CONSTRAINT commands.
- Triggers are limited to FOR EACH ROW; triggers for EACH STATEMENT are not supported.
- Views are read-only with no capability for DELETE, INSERT, or UPDATE operations.
- Access permissions are limited to those offered by the operating system's file-level permissions.
SQLite Command Types
- Three primary command types:
- DDL (Data Definition Language) includes CREATE, ALTER, DROP for structure management.
- DML (Data Manipulation Language) covers INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE for data handling.
- DQL (Data Query Language) includes SELECT to retrieve data.
SQLite Dot Commands
- .help provides assistance with commands.
- .show displays current settings and their values.
- .exit or .quit terminates the SQLite prompt.
Querying Data with Various Clauses
- LIMIT clause restricts the number of rows returned by a SELECT statement, optionally combined with OFFSET for paging results.
- ORDER BY arranges results based on specified columns; multiple columns can be sorted.
- GROUP BY aggregates records into groups, often with HAVING to filter those groups.
- DISTINCT operator retrieves unique records, eliminating duplicates from results.
- IN operator allows comparison against a defined list of values.
- BETWEEN operator fetches records within a specified range.
Combining Results
- UNION operator merges result sets from multiple SELECT statements while excluding duplicates.
- INTERSECT operator returns only common records present in multiple result sets.
Transaction Control in SQLite
- ROLLBACK command undoes changes made in a transaction since the last COMMIT or ROLLBACK.
- COMMIT command saves all changes within the transaction to the database.
- The SAVEPOINT command enables the creation of nested transactions, allowing selective rollback or commit to specific stages within a transaction.
Example Use Case for ROLLBACK
- A transaction can be initiated to delete certain records; using ROLLBACK will retain the original data while committing changes would finalize the deletions.
SQLite Savepoint Usage
- Savepoints are markers within transactions to facilitate partial rollbacks, enhancing control over changes.
- RELEASE command accepts changes made from a specific savepoint, leaving other operations intact.
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Description
This quiz covers the key features of SQLite, including its portability across different operating systems and architectures. It also explores accessibility and compatibility with various programming languages. Test your knowledge on how SQLite can be utilized in Python applications.