Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Databases (Section 1)
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What does the 'Length check' validation rule check for?
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The number of characters in the data.
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What is the purpose of the `Format` property for a field in a database?
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To control how data is displayed.
3
Which of the following is true about the `FROM` clause in an SQL query?
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It specifies which table to query.
4
Which of the following is an example of a DDL (Data Definition Language) command?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical function of a database management system (DBMS)?
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Operating system management
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What is the purpose of the 'Required' property for a field in a database?
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To prevent the field from being left blank.
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What is the purpose of the 'WHERE' clause in an SQL query?
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To filter the records based on a condition.
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What does the term 'database' primarily refer to?
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An organized collection of data.
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Which SQL command is used to delete records from a table?
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What does the 'SUM' function do in an SQL query?
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Calculates the sum of values in a column.
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What is the purpose of a primary key in a database table?
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To identify a record uniquely.
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What is a database used for in healthcare?
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In the context of the provided material, what is the purpose of validation checks?
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To ensure data is accurate and meets specific requirements.
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What is an example of DML in SQL?
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What does the abbreviation 'DBMS' stand for?
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Database Management System
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What does the SQL command 'CREATE TABLE' do?
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Creates a table definition.
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What type of data is typically stored in an `INTEGER` data type?
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What are some common types of validation checks?
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Which data type would you most likely use to store a value that could be TRUE or FALSE?
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Which data type would be most appropriate for storing a person's first name?
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What is the primary purpose of a database?
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To store and organize data
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What is the function of the `ALTER TABLE` SQL command?
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To modify an existing table structure.
23
What is the correct SQL command to retrieve all fields from a table named 'Patients'?
24
What is an example of a suitable validation rule for a date of birth field?
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What is a single-table database?
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A database containing only one table.
26
How are SQL statements written?
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In the context of a database, what does 'normalization' refer to?
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Organizing data to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.
28
In a car database, how could you use SQL to find all combinations of red seat colour and silver paint colour?
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SELECT * FROM CAR WHERE SeatColour = 'Red' AND PaintColour = 'Silver';
29
Which of the following are benefits of using databases?
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What is the purpose of the `COUNT` function in SQL?
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To count the number of records that meet certain criteria.
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What does the term 'record' refer to in a database?
پاسخ دهید(C)
A single instance of data stored in a table.
32
What would the SQL command be to display the family name, other names and email address in alphabetical order of the family name?
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SELECT FamilyName, OtherNames, EmailAddress FROM Students ORDER BY FamilyName;
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What is the purpose of an `SQL script`?
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To perform a specific task, often to be reused.
34
What data type is most appropriate for storing a patient's ward number?
35
What is one of the functionalities in the 'Extension Activity'?
پاسخ دهید(B)
Use DML commands to set up the PATENT database.
36
If a database table stores information about books, what could be a suitable primary key?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a validation check?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the `SELECT` statement in SQL?
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It's used to retrieve data from one or more tables.
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What is the purpose of a primary key in a database?
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To uniquely identify each record in a table.
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What is the difference between the terms 'table' and 'database'?
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A database is a container for tables.
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In a database, what does 'normalization' refer to?
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The process of organizing data to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.
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What is a data type used for in a database?
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To classify how data is stored and displayed.
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What does DDL stand for in the context of databases?
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In the provided example, what would be the correct SQL command to find records where SeatColour is 'Red' AND (White OR Silver)?
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What are SQL scripts generally used for?
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Automating database tasks.
46
What components make up a relational database?
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In an SQL query, what does the `*` symbol represent?
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Which of the following are considered key benefits of using a database?
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What is the primary purpose of data redundancy?
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To create multiple copies of data for backup and disaster recovery.
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What does the term 'field' refer to in a database?
