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 the purpose of data types in a database table?

To restrict database access

To execute SQL queries

To manage database connections

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

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Why is SQL considered easy to learn?

It does not require a database to run

It has a small set of keywords and simple syntax

It is only used for small applications

It does not use any commands

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

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

A database manages hardware, while a DBMS manages software

A database processes queries, while a DBMS stores data

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

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What is SQL?

A programming language used for writing database queries

A cloud storage service

A software for managing databases

A security tool for protecting databases

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What is a database schema?

A type of SQL command

A structure defining data organization and relationships in a database

A programming language for writing queries

A storage location for database files

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What type of data can modern databases store?

Only numerical data

Only structured data in tables

Only text data

Text, Images, videos, and software objects

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What is the role of a database table?

To manage file storage on the computer

To organize and store data in structured rows and columns

To display user interfaces

To execute SQL queries

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Where was SQL first developed?

Microsoft

IBM

Oracle

Google

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

To encrypt stored data

To manage database user roles

To uniquely identify each row in the table

To store multiple values in a single field

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10.

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 can only be used in MySQL databases

SQL requires advanced programming knowledge

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11.

Why should a primary key be unique in a table?

To improve database performance

To prevent duplicate rows and ensure correct data retrieval

To allow multiple identical records

To store confidential data securely

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12.

How does a client-server database architecture work?

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

Clients store the database, and the server retrieves the data

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

A single computer handles both client and server roles

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13.

What is another term for a database row?

Record

Schema

Field

Column

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14.

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

A cloud storage service

A software component of a DBMS that executes database operations

A computer that runs multiple applications including a DBMS

A tool for managing SQL queries

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15.

What is the primary purpose of a database?

To execute JavaScript code

To display web pages

To store and retrieve information in a structured way

To manage operating system files

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16.

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

It eliminates the need for database security

It improves accessibility and allows multiple clients to connect remotely

It limits the number of database users

It requires all clients to be on the same physical machine

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17.

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

Yes, but all combined columns must be unique

No, a primary key must be a single column

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