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

  • 1
    What does the 'Length check' validation rule check for?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    The number of characters in the data.
  • 2
    What is the purpose of the `Format` property for a field in a database?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    To control how data is displayed.
  • 3
    Which of the following is true about the `FROM` clause in an SQL query?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    It specifies which table to query.
  • 4
    Which of the following is an example of a DDL (Data Definition Language) command?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    CREATE TABLE
  • 5
    Which of the following is NOT a typical function of a database management system (DBMS)?
    Trả lời
    (D)
    Operating system management
  • 6
    What is the purpose of the 'Required' property for a field in a database?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    To prevent the field from being left blank.
  • 7
    What is the purpose of the 'WHERE' clause in an SQL query?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    To filter the records based on a condition.
  • 8
    What does the term 'database' primarily refer to?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    An organized collection of data.
  • 9
    Which SQL command is used to delete records from a table?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    DELETE
  • 10
    What does the 'SUM' function do in an SQL query?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Calculates the sum of values in a column.
  • 11
    What is the purpose of a primary key in a database table?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    To identify a record uniquely.
  • 12
    What is a database used for in healthcare?
    Trả lời
    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 13
    In the context of the provided material, what is the purpose of validation checks?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    To ensure data is accurate and meets specific requirements.
  • 14
    What is an example of DML in SQL?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    SELECT
  • 15
    What does the abbreviation 'DBMS' stand for?
    Trả lời
    (D)
    Database Management System
  • 16
    What does the SQL command 'CREATE TABLE' do?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Creates a table definition.
  • 17
    What type of data is typically stored in an `INTEGER` data type?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Whole numbers
  • 18
    What are some common types of validation checks?
    Trả lời
    A
    B
    D
  • 19
    Which data type would you most likely use to store a value that could be TRUE or FALSE?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    BOOLEAN
  • 20
    Which data type would be most appropriate for storing a person's first name?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Text
  • 21
    What is the primary purpose of a database?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    To store and organize data
  • 22
    What is the function of the `ALTER TABLE` SQL command?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    To modify an existing table structure.
  • 23
    What is the correct SQL command to retrieve all fields from a table named 'Patients'?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    SELECT * FROM Patients;
  • 24
    What is an example of a suitable validation rule for a date of birth field?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Require a date format.
  • 25
    What is a single-table database?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    A database containing only one table.
  • 26
    How are SQL statements written?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    As a script.
  • 27
    In the context of a database, what does 'normalization' refer to?
    Trả lời
    (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?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    SELECT * FROM CAR WHERE SeatColour = 'Red' AND PaintColour = 'Silver';
  • 29
    Which of the following are benefits of using databases?
    Trả lời
    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 30
    What is the purpose of the `COUNT` function in SQL?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    To count the number of records that meet certain criteria.
  • 31
    What does the term 'record' refer to in a database?
    Trả lời
    (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?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    SELECT FamilyName, OtherNames, EmailAddress FROM Students ORDER BY FamilyName;
  • 33
    What is the purpose of an `SQL script`?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    To perform a specific task, often to be reused.
  • 34
    What data type is most appropriate for storing a patient's ward number?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Integer
  • 35
    What is one of the functionalities in the 'Extension Activity'?
    Trả lời
    (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?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    ISBN
  • 37
    Which of the following is NOT an example of a validation check?
    Trả lời
    (D)
    Query check
  • 38
    Which of the following statements is true regarding the `SELECT` statement in SQL?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    It's used to retrieve data from one or more tables.
  • 39
    What is the purpose of a primary key in a database?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    To uniquely identify each record in a table.
  • 40
    What is the difference between the terms 'table' and 'database'?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    A database is a container for tables.
  • 41
    In a database, what does 'normalization' refer to?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    The process of organizing data to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.
  • 42
    What is a data type used for in a database?
    Trả lời
    (D)
    To classify how data is stored and displayed.
  • 43
    What does DDL stand for in the context of databases?
    Trả lời
    (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)?
    Trả lời
    B
    D
  • 45
    What are SQL scripts generally used for?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Automating database tasks.
  • 46
    What components make up a relational database?
    Trả lời
    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 47
    In an SQL query, what does the `*` symbol represent?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    All fields (columns)
  • 48
    Which of the following are considered key benefits of using a database?
    Trả lời
    B
    C
    D
  • 49
    What is the primary purpose of data redundancy?
    Trả lời
    (D)
    To create multiple copies of data for backup and disaster recovery.
  • 50
    What does the term 'field' refer to in a database?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    A column in a table