Relational Database Model MCQs in DBMS

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 23, 2024

MCQs on Relational Database Model in DBMS

  1. Who is credited with the creation of the relational database model?
    • A. Edgar F. Codd
    • B. Charles Bachman
    • C. Larry Ellison
    • D. James Gosling
    • Answer: A. Edgar F. Codd
  2. In the relational model, data is organized into:
    • A. Trees
    • B. Graphs
    • C. Tables
    • D. Arrays
    • Answer: C. Tables
  3. What is the primary key in a relational database?
    • A. A unique identifier for each row in a table.
    • B. A non-unique column.
    • C. A key that can have null values.
    • D. A foreign key.
    • Answer: A. A unique identifier for each row in a table.
  4. In a relational database, what is a foreign key?
    • A. A key that uniquely identifies a row.
    • B. A key that points to a primary key in another table.
    • C. A non-unique identifier.
    • D. A key that does not allow null values.
    • Answer: B. A key that points to a primary key in another table.
  5. Which language is most commonly used to interact with relational databases?
    • A. C++
    • B. Python
    • C. SQL
    • D. Java
    • Answer: C. SQL
  6. In the relational model, a row is also known as a:
    • A. Column
    • B. Tuple
    • C. Attribute
    • D. Key
    • Answer: B. Tuple
  7. In the relational model, a column is also known as a:
    • A. Tuple
    • B. Relation
    • C. Attribute
    • D. Domain
    • Answer: C. Attribute
  8. What is a relation in the context of the relational database model?
    • A. A table with rows and columns.
    • B. A function that maps keys to values.
    • C. A hierarchy of data.
    • D. A network of connected nodes.
    • Answer: A. A table with rows and columns.
  9. Which of the following is a characteristic of a relational database table?
    • A. Each column has a unique name.
    • B. Each row must have a unique key.
    • C. Columns can have different data types.
    • D. All of the above.
    • Answer: D. All of the above.
  10. What is normalization in relational databases?
    • A. The process of organizing data to reduce redundancy.
    • B. The process of creating primary keys.
    • C. The process of writing SQL queries.
    • D. The process of creating foreign keys.
    • Answer: A. The process of organizing data to reduce redundancy.
  11. Which normal form eliminates all duplicate columns from the table?
    • A. First Normal Form (1NF)
    • B. Second Normal Form (2NF)
    • C. Third Normal Form (3NF)
    • D. Boyce-Codd Normal Form (BCNF)
    • Answer: A. First Normal Form (1NF)
  12. In relational database terminology, a domain is:
    • A. A set of allowed values for an attribute.
    • B. A unique identifier for a table.
    • C. A constraint that specifies the data type.
    • D. A key used to establish relationships.
    • Answer: A. A set of allowed values for an attribute.
  13. Which of the following constraints ensures that no two rows have the same value for a particular column?
    • A. Primary Key
    • B. Unique Key
    • C. Foreign Key
    • D. Not Null
    • Answer: B. Unique Key
  14. Which SQL keyword is used to retrieve data from a database?
    • A. SELECT
    • B. UPDATE
    • C. DELETE
    • D. INSERT
    • Answer: A. SELECT
  15. A foreign key in a relational database is used to:
    • A. Link two tables together.
    • B. Uniquely identify a record within its own table.
    • C. Ensure data integrity within a table.
    • D. Specify a range of valid values.
    • Answer: A. Link two tables together.
  16. What does ACID stand for in the context of databases?
    • A. Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability
    • B. Accuracy, Consistency, Integration, Durability
    • C. Atomicity, Clarity, Isolation, Durability
    • D. Accuracy, Clarity, Integration, Dependability
    • Answer: A. Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability
  17. Which SQL statement is used to modify data in a database?
    • A. SELECT
    • B. UPDATE
    • C. DELETE
    • D. INSERT
    • Answer: B. UPDATE
  18. Which of the following SQL clauses is used to filter the result set?
    • A. FROM
    • B. WHERE
    • C. GROUP BY
    • D. ORDER BY
    • Answer: B. WHERE
  19. The process of breaking down a complex table into simpler tables is called:
    • A. Denormalization
    • B. Normalization
    • C. Structuring
    • D. Indexing
    • Answer: B. Normalization
  20. In a relational database, a composite key is:
    • A. A primary key composed of multiple columns.
    • B. A foreign key that links multiple tables.
    • C. A unique key that allows null values.
    • D. A key that enforces data integrity.
    • Answer: A. A primary key composed of multiple columns.

 

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