SQL INTERVIEW QUESTION & ANSWERS
26. |
Mention the advantages of using DBMS? |
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The advantages of using DBMS are :- Controlling Redundancy
- Enforcing Integrity Constraints so as to maintain the consistency of the database
- Providing Backup and recovery facilities
- Restricting unauthorized access
- Providing multiple user interfaces
- Providing persistent storage of program objects and data structures
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27. |
Define entity? |
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An entity is an object with a physical existence. |
28. |
What is a view? |
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A view is a virtual table that is created when the view is invoked (by calling its name). The table doesn't actually exist, only the SQL statement that defines the table. |
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What are the three types of data types that SQL supports? |
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There are three types of data types that sql supports are : - Predefined
- Constructed
- User–defined
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30. |
What is a set function? |
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A set function is a type of function that processes or calculates data and returns the appropriate values. |