Structured Query Language (SQL): Basic Commands Overview

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Which category of SQL commands is used to create new database objects?

  • Data Definition Language (DDL) (correct)
  • Data Control Language (DCL)
  • Data Manipulation Language (DML)
  • Data Query Language (DQL)

What is the primary purpose of Data Manipulation Language (DML) commands in SQL?

  • Create new database objects
  • Insert, update, delete and view database data (correct)
  • Control user access to the database
  • Modify or delete existing database objects

How many basic categories do SQL commands fall into?

  • 3
  • 2 (correct)
  • 4
  • 1

Which SQL command is used to modify existing database objects?

<p>ALTER TABLE (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do DDL commands primarily allow users to do in SQL?

<p>Create new database objects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Data Definition Language (DDL) commands in SQL?

<p>Create new database objects and modify existing objects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of SQL commands allows users to insert, update, delete, and view database data?

<p>Data Manipulation Language (DML) commands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Data Manipulation Language (DML) commands in SQL?

<p>Modify existing database objects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In SQL, what type of commands are used to create new database objects like user accounts and tables?

<p>Data Definition Language (DDL) commands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which SQL command category is mainly responsible for manipulating and viewing data in the database?

<p>Data Manipulation Language (DML) commands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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