Database Management Systems (DBMS):
1. What is a Database?
o a) A collection of related data
o b) A software system that manages data
o c) A hardware device for storing data
o d) A programming language for data processing
2. What is DBMS?
o a) A tool to manage database access
o b) A software for creating and managing databases
o c) A file management system
o d) A programming language
3. Which of the following is NOT a type of database model?
o a) Hierarchical
o b) Relational
o c) Network
o d) Linear
4. In a relational database, what is a table also known as?
o a) Attribute
o b) Tuple
o c) Relation
o d) Schema
5. What is a primary key?
o a) A unique identifier for each record in a table
o b) A foreign key in another table
o c) A value that repeats for each row
o d) A column with null values
6. Which of the following SQL commands is used to retrieve data from a database?
o a) UPDATE
o b) DELETE
o c) SELECT
o d) INSERT
7. What is normalization in DBMS?
o a) Process of adding redundant data
o b) Structuring data to minimize redundancy
o c) Making the database schema larger
o d) Creating additional indexes
8. Which SQL clause is used to filter records?
o a) SELECT
o b) WHERE
o c) FROM
o d) JOIN
9. What is a foreign key?
o a) A key used to uniquely identify records
o b) A key that refers to the primary key in another table
o c) A key used to index data
o d) A composite key used in table joins
10. What is the purpose of an index in a database?
o a) To speed up data retrieval
o b) To ensure data integrity
o c) To create relationships between tables
o d) To enforce normalization rules
11. Which operation is part of the ACID properties of a transaction?
o a) Authorization
o b) Consistency
o c) Durability
o d) Isolation
12. What does the SQL command DROP do?
o a) Deletes a table and its data
o b) Deletes only data in a table
o c) Removes duplicate rows
o d) Updates a table structure
13. What is a JOIN in SQL?
o a) Combines records from multiple tables
o b) Removes duplicates
o c) Sorts data in ascending order
o d) Deletes matching rows from two tables
14. Which normal form eliminates transitive dependencies?
o a) First Normal Form (1NF)
o b) Second Normal Form (2NF)
o c) Third Normal Form (3NF)
o d) Boyce-Codd Normal Form (BCNF)
15. What is the difference between UNION and UNION ALL in SQL?
o a) UNION removes duplicates; UNION ALL does not
o b) UNION includes NULLs; UNION ALL does not
o c) UNION ALL removes duplicates; UNION does not
o d) There is no difference
16. Which of the following is a NoSQL database?
o a) MySQL
o b) MongoDB
o c) Oracle
o d) PostgreSQL
17. What does GROUP BY do in SQL?
o a) Groups rows that have the same values into summary rows
o b) Sorts data alphabetically
o c) Limits the number of rows returned
o d) Deletes duplicate rows
18. Which SQL keyword is used to sort the result-set?
o a) ORDER BY
o b) GROUP BY
o c) FILTER BY
o d) LIMIT
19. What is a stored procedure?
o a) A predefined SQL query stored for repeated execution
o b) A temporary table used for complex queries
o c) A primary key used in another table
o d) A foreign key index
20. Which of the following is NOT a type of JOIN in SQL?
o a) INNER JOIN
o b) OUTER JOIN
o c) FULL JOIN
o d) PRIMARY JOIN
21. What is a trigger in a database?
o a) A special type of stored procedure that automatically runs when certain events occur
o b) A constraint that ensures data integrity
o c) A key that enforces a relationship between two tables
o d) An index that speeds up queries
22. Which of the following is true for a one-to-many relationship?
o a) One record in Table A is related to many records in Table B
o b) Many records in Table A are related to many records in Table B
o c) One record in Table A is related to only one record in Table B
o d) Many records in Table A are related to one record in Table B
23. Which of the following is a type of constraint in a database?
o a) UNIQUE
o b) DELETE
o c) INSERT
o d) RETURN
24. What is the purpose of a database schema?
o a) It defines the structure of the database
o b) It stores data temporarily
o c) It manages user permissions
o d) It controls access to the database
25. Which SQL function is used to count the number of rows?
o a) COUNT()
o b) SUM()
o c) AVG()
o d) MIN()
26. What does the SQL statement ALTER TABLE do?
o a) Modifies an existing table's structure
o b) Creates a new table
o c) Deletes data from a table
o d) Removes an existing table
27. What is an ER diagram?
o a) A graphical representation of the entities and relationships in a database
o b) A tool for indexing data
o c) A type of primary key
o d) A way to structure SQL queries
28. Which of the following ensures referential integrity?
o a) Foreign Key
o b) Index
o c) Primary Key
o d) View
29. Which of the following commands removes a database table but not its data?
o a) DELETE
o b) TRUNCATE
o c) DROP
o d) None of the above
30. What is data redundancy in a database?
o a) Duplication of data in multiple places
o b) Deleting unnecessary data
o c) Creating backup copies of data
o d) A result of normalization
These questions cover the essential topics in database management systems, including SQL, database
design, and normalization.
You said:
What is ACID?
ChatGPT said:
ACID is a set of properties that ensure reliable processing of database transactions, which are essential
for maintaining the integrity of a database, especially in the case of failures or concurrent access. The
acronym ACID stands for:
1. Atomicity: Ensures that a transaction is treated as a single "all or nothing" unit. If any part of the
transaction fails, the entire transaction fails, and the database remains unchanged.
2. Consistency: Ensures that a transaction brings the database from one valid state to another,
maintaining all predefined rules such as constraints, triggers, and cascades.
3. Isolation: Ensures that transactions are executed independently of one another. The intermediate
states of a transaction are not visible to other transactions until the transaction is completed.
4. Durability: Ensures that once a transaction is committed, the changes are permanent, even in the
case of a system crash or failure.
Together, these properties ensure that database transactions are processed in a reliable and predictable
manner.
You said:
ms access 20 item quiz
ChatGPT said:
Here’s a 20-item quiz focused on Microsoft Access, a popular relational database management system
(RDBMS):
1. What is Microsoft Access?
o a) A word processing software
o b) A spreadsheet application
o c) A database management system
o d) A presentation tool
2. In MS Access, a table is a collection of:
o a) Pages
o b) Forms
o c) Records and fields
o d) Macros
3. What is a primary key in MS Access?
o a) A unique identifier for each record in a table
o b) A field that allows duplicate values
o c) A column that holds numbers only
o d) A foreign key from another table
4. Which of the following data types is used for long texts in MS Access?
o a) Text
o b) Number
o c) Memo (or Long Text)
o d) AutoNumber
5. What is the purpose of a query in Access?
o a) To enter data into tables
o b) To display and retrieve specific data from tables
o c) To format reports
o d) To import external data
6. Which of the following is NOT an object in MS Access?
o a) Table
o b) Form
o c) Query
o d) Formula
7. Which tool in Access is used to create a graphical user interface for entering or displaying
data?
o a) Form
o b) Report
o c) Macro
o d) Query
8. In MS Access, what does a Report do?
o a) Displays data in a printable format
o b) Modifies data in a table
o c) Creates a query
o d) Imports data from Excel
9. What is a relationship in MS Access?
o a) A link between two or more databases
o b) A connection between two tables based on common fields
o c) A tool to design forms
o d) A method to format reports
10. Which query type is used to retrieve specific records from one or more tables?
o a) Select Query
o b) Update Query
o c) Append Query
o d) Delete Query
11. Which of the following is used to prevent duplicate values in a field in MS Access?
o a) Primary Key
o b) Foreign Key
o c) Validation Rule
o d) Lookup Wizard
12. In MS Access, what does the AutoNumber data type do?
o a) Automatically generates a unique number for each record
o b) Allows users to input text automatically
o c) Automatically calculates values based on a formula
o d) Displays a calendar for date selection
13. Which of the following is an action query in MS Access?
o a) Select Query
o b) Crosstab Query
o c) Update Query
o d) Totals Query
14. How can you import external data into an Access database?
o a) Using a form
o b) Using a query
o c) Using the "External Data" tab
o d) Using a report
15. What is the purpose of a lookup field in MS Access?
o a) To create a relationship between tables
o b) To store large amounts of text data
o c) To allow the user to select a value from another table or list
o d) To calculate and display totals
16. What is a macro in MS Access?
o a) A tool for defining how data is entered
o b) A way to automate repetitive tasks
o c) A large dataset within the database
o d) A type of query
17. In MS Access, how do you enforce referential integrity?
o a) By using a query
o b) By setting up relationships and enabling the referential integrity option
o c) By adding primary keys to all tables
o d) By creating a report
18. What does the “Compact and Repair” tool in MS Access do?
o a) Deletes unused data
o b) Fixes issues and reduces the size of the database
o c) Automatically creates relationships
o d) Converts the database to another format
19. Which of the following is NOT a valid data type in MS Access?
o a) Text
o b) Number
o c) Date/Time
o d) FileLink
20. What is the purpose of a "Form Wizard" in MS Access?
o a) To import data from external files
o b) To create queries
o c) To create a form based on user specifications
o d) To repair a damaged database
