Introduction to SQL Questions and Answers
Introduction to SQL Questions with Answers help you master the fundamentals of Structured Query Language used in database management. SQL knowledge is essential for data handling, queries, and relational database operations, making it a vital skill for technical interviews and placement exams like TCS, Accenture, and Infosys. These programming questions and answers cover SELECT, INSERT, JOIN, and normalization concepts. Practice online SQL tests or download SQL MCQ PDFs with solutions to build strong command over database queries and improve your interview readiness.
Introduction to SQL
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1. You can add a row using SQL in a database with which of the following?
- ADD
- CREATE
- INSERT
- MAKE
2. The command to remove rows from a table 'CUSTOMER' is:
- REMOVE FROM CUSTOMER ...
- DROP FROM CUSTOMER ...
- DELETE FROM CUSTOMER WHERE ...
- UPDATE FROM CUSTOMER ...
3. The SQL WHERE clause:
- limits the column data that are returned.
- limits the row data are returned.
- Both A and B are correct.
- Neither A nor B are correct.
4. Which of the following is the original purpose of SQL?
- To specify the syntax and semantics of SQL data definition language
- To specify the syntax and semantics of SQL manipulation language
- To define the data structures
- All of the above.
5. The wildcard in a WHERE clause is useful when?
- An exact match is necessary in a SELECT statement.
- An exact match is not possible in a SELECT statement.
- An exact match is necessary in a CREATE statement.
- An exact match is not possible in a CREATE statement.
6. A view is which of the following?
- A virtual table that can be accessed via SQL commands
- A virtual table that cannot be accessed via SQL commands
- A base table that can be accessed via SQL commands
- A base table that cannot be accessed via SQL commands
7. The command to eliminate a table from a database is:
- REMOVE TABLE CUSTOMER;
- DROP TABLE CUSTOMER;
- DELETE TABLE CUSTOMER;
- UPDATE TABLE CUSTOMER;
8. ON UPDATE CASCADE ensures which of the following?
- Normalization
- Data Integrity
- Materialized Views
- All of the above.
10. Which of the following is valid SQL for an Index?
- CREATE INDEX ID;
- CHANGE INDEX ID;
- ADD INDEX ID;
- REMOVE INDEX ID;