Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Databases (Section 1)

  • 1
    What does the 'Length check' validation rule check for?
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    (C)
    The number of characters in the data.
  • 2
    What is the purpose of the `Format` property for a field in a database?
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    (B)
    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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    (A)
    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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    (C)
    CREATE TABLE
  • 5
    Which of the following is NOT a typical function of a database management system (DBMS)?
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    (D)
    Operating system management
  • 6
    What is the purpose of the 'Required' property for a field in a database?
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    (C)
    To prevent the field from being left blank.
  • 7
    What is the purpose of the 'WHERE' clause in an SQL query?
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    (C)
    To filter the records based on a condition.
  • 8
    What does the term 'database' primarily refer to?
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    (C)
    An organized collection of data.
  • 9
    Which SQL command is used to delete records from a table?
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    (B)
    DELETE
  • 10
    What does the 'SUM' function do in an SQL query?
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    (C)
    Calculates the sum of values in a column.
  • 11
    What is the purpose of a primary key in a database table?
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    (B)
    To identify a record uniquely.
  • 12
    What is a database used for in healthcare?
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    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 13
    In the context of the provided material, what is the purpose of validation checks?
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    (B)
    To ensure data is accurate and meets specific requirements.
  • 14
    What is an example of DML in SQL?
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    (C)
    SELECT
  • 15
    What does the abbreviation 'DBMS' stand for?
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    (D)
    Database Management System
  • 16
    What does the SQL command 'CREATE TABLE' do?
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    (B)
    Creates a table definition.
  • 17
    What type of data is typically stored in an `INTEGER` data type?
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    (C)
    Whole numbers
  • 18
    What are some common types of validation checks?
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    A
    B
    D
  • 19
    Which data type would you most likely use to store a value that could be TRUE or FALSE?
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    (C)
    BOOLEAN
  • 20
    Which data type would be most appropriate for storing a person's first name?
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    (C)
    Text
  • 21
    What is the primary purpose of a database?
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    (A)
    To store and organize data
  • 22
    What is the function of the `ALTER TABLE` SQL command?
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    (B)
    To modify an existing table structure.
  • 23
    What is the correct SQL command to retrieve all fields from a table named 'Patients'?
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    (A)
    SELECT * FROM Patients;
  • 24
    What is an example of a suitable validation rule for a date of birth field?
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    (B)
    Require a date format.
  • 25
    What is a single-table database?
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    (B)
    A database containing only one table.
  • 26
    How are SQL statements written?
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    (B)
    As a script.
  • 27
    In the context of a database, what does 'normalization' refer to?
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    (B)
    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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    (A)
    SELECT * FROM CAR WHERE SeatColour = 'Red' AND PaintColour = 'Silver';
  • 29
    Which of the following are benefits of using databases?
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    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 30
    What is the purpose of the `COUNT` function in SQL?
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    (B)
    To count the number of records that meet certain criteria.
  • 31
    What does the term 'record' refer to in a database?
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    (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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    (A)
    SELECT FamilyName, OtherNames, EmailAddress FROM Students ORDER BY FamilyName;
  • 33
    What is the purpose of an `SQL script`?
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    (C)
    To perform a specific task, often to be reused.
  • 34
    What data type is most appropriate for storing a patient's ward number?
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    (C)
    Integer
  • 35
    What is one of the functionalities in the 'Extension Activity'?
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    (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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    (C)
    ISBN
  • 37
    Which of the following is NOT an example of a validation check?
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    (D)
    Query check
  • 38
    Which of the following statements is true regarding the `SELECT` statement in SQL?
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    (B)
    It's used to retrieve data from one or more tables.
  • 39
    What is the purpose of a primary key in a database?
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    (B)
    To uniquely identify each record in a table.
  • 40
    What is the difference between the terms 'table' and 'database'?
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    (B)
    A database is a container for tables.
  • 41
    In a database, what does 'normalization' refer to?
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    (B)
    The process of organizing data to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.
  • 42
    What is a data type used for in a database?
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    (D)
    To classify how data is stored and displayed.
  • 43
    What does DDL stand for in the context of databases?
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    (A)
    Data Definition Language
  • 44
    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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    B
    D
  • 45
    What are SQL scripts generally used for?
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    (B)
    Automating database tasks.
  • 46
    What components make up a relational database?
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    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 47
    In an SQL query, what does the `*` symbol represent?
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    (A)
    All fields (columns)
  • 48
    Which of the following are considered key benefits of using a database?
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    B
    C
    D
  • 49
    What is the primary purpose of data redundancy?
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    (D)
    To create multiple copies of data for backup and disaster recovery.
  • 50
    What does the term 'field' refer to in a database?
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    (B)
    A column in a table