Database Basics Quiz – Answertopia

This quiz tests your understanding of fundamental database concepts, including the differences between a database and a database management system (DBMS), client-server architecture, database tables, schemas, primary keys, and SQL. It covers essential topics related to MySQL and relational databases, helping you assess your knowledge of data storage, retrieval, and management. Use this quiz to reinforce your learning and ensure a strong foundation in database principles.

What is a database schema?

A storage location for database files

A type of SQL command

A programming language for writing queries

A structure defining data organization and relationships in a database

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What is the function of a primary key in a database table?

To manage database user roles

To encrypt stored data

To uniquely identify each row in the table

To store multiple values in a single field

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Can a primary key consist of multiple columns?

No, primary keys can only be set on text fields

Yes, and each column must be unique separately

No, a primary key must be a single column

Yes, but all combined columns must be unique

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What is a key advantage of learning SQL?

SQL can only be used for local databases

SQL skills are transferable between different DBMS implementations

SQL requires advanced programming knowledge

SQL can only be used in MySQL databases

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What is another term for a database row?

Record

Field

Schema

Column

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What does the term database server refer to in the context of MySQL?

A cloud storage service

A tool for managing SQL queries

A software component of a DBMS that executes database operations

A computer that runs multiple applications including a DBMS

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What is SQL?

A programming language used for writing database queries

A software for managing databases

A security tool for protecting databases

A cloud storage service

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Where was SQL first developed?

Google

IBM

Oracle

Microsoft

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Why is SQL considered easy to learn?

It does not use any commands

It is only used for small applications

It has a small set of keywords and simple syntax

It does not require a database to run

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10.

Why should a primary key be unique in a table?

To allow multiple identical records

To improve database performance

To prevent duplicate rows and ensure correct data retrieval

To store confidential data securely

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11.

What is an advantage of using a client-server database system?

It limits the number of database users

It requires all clients to be on the same physical machine

It eliminates the need for database security

It improves accessibility and allows multiple clients to connect remotely

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12.

What is the primary purpose of a database?

To store and retrieve information in a structured way

To manage operating system files

To display web pages

To execute JavaScript code

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13.

What is the difference between a database and a database management system (DBMS)?

A database processes queries, while a DBMS stores data

A database manages hardware, while a DBMS manages software

A database is only used for websites, while a DBMS is used for applications

A database stores data, while a DBMS manages and interacts with the stored data

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14.

How does a client-server database architecture work?

The database is stored on the client, and the server provides additional resources

Clients store the database, and the server retrieves the data

A single computer handles both client and server roles

Clients send requests to a server, which processes the requests and returns results

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15.

What is the role of a database table?

To display user interfaces

To execute SQL queries

To organize and store data in structured rows and columns

To manage file storage on the computer

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16.

What type of data can modern databases store?

Only structured data in tables

Only numerical data

Text, Images, videos, and software objects

Only text data

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17.

What is the purpose of data types in a database table?

To execute SQL queries

To restrict database access

To manage database connections

To define the format and type of data stored in each column

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