Stored Functions in SQL: University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines Alubijid
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What keyword in MySQL is used to create a stored function?

  • DELIMITER
  • FUNCTION (correct)
  • CREATE
  • RETURNS
  • How does a deterministic function behave in MySQL?

  • It doesn't return any value
  • It returns different results for the same input parameters
  • It executes the function randomly
  • It always returns the same result for the same input parameters (correct)
  • What does the DETERMINISTIC keyword specify in a stored function in MySQL?

  • Whether the function is deterministic or not (correct)
  • The input parameters of the function
  • The return value data type
  • The name of the stored function
  • In MySQL, what should you specify after listing all parameters of a stored function?

    <p>The return value data type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an INOUT parameter allow in a stored procedure?

    <p>Pass the argument and modify the parameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a function in SQL?

    <p>A stored program that returns a single value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a trigger in a database?

    <p>Execute SQL statements based on specific events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In SQL, what does a WHILE loop do?

    <p>Executes a block of code repeatedly as long as a condition is true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the RETURN statement inside a stored function?

    <p>To return a value to the calling program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of stored functions, what happens when the RETURN statement is encountered?

    <p>The execution of the function is immediately terminated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines deterministic functions in the context of stored procedures?

    <p>They always return the same result given the same input values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can self-joins be related to stored functions in database operations?

    <p>Self-joins allow one table to be joined with itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

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