Microsoft Access and Database Basics Competitive Exams
30 questions · Basic Computer & IT
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Question 1 of 30
The most common type of relationship between tables in a database is:
ExplanationFor example, one class has many students.
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Question 2 of 30
Which SQL clause is used to filter records according to a condition?
ExplanationWHERE selects only the rows that meet the condition.
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Question 3 of 30
Which Access object gives a user-friendly screen for entering and viewing records?
ExplanationForms make data entry easier and can hide complex tables.
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Question 4 of 30
Which SQL command is used to retrieve data from a table?
ExplanationSELECT reads data from one or more tables.
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Question 5 of 30
The older Access database file extension (before 2007) was:
ExplanationAccess 2003 and earlier used .mdb.
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Question 6 of 30
Which keyword is used in SQL to remove duplicate values from the results?
ExplanationSELECT DISTINCT returns only different values.
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Question 7 of 30
Which Access view is used to define field names and data types of a table?
ExplanationDesign view is used to build or change the table structure.
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Question 8 of 30
Which Access object stores the data in rows and columns?
ExplanationTables are the basic objects that hold the data.
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Question 9 of 30
A foreign key is used to:
ExplanationA foreign key in one table refers to the primary key of another table.
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Question 10 of 30
In Access, a Macro is used to:
ExplanationMacros run a series of actions automatically.
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Question 11 of 30
Microsoft Access is a:
ExplanationAccess stores data in related tables, so it is an RDBMS.
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Question 12 of 30
A primary key is a field that:
ExplanationNo two records can have the same primary key value, and it cannot be empty.
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Question 13 of 30
Which SQL command is used to modify existing records?
ExplanationUPDATE changes values in existing rows.
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Question 14 of 30
An organised collection of related data stored for easy access is called a:
ExplanationA database stores data in an organised form so that it can be retrieved and updated.
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Question 15 of 30
In a database table, a column is also called a:
ExplanationA field holds one type of information, such as Name or Age.
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Question 16 of 30
Which Access object is used to present data in a formatted, printable layout?
ExplanationA report arranges and summarises data for printing or viewing.
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Question 17 of 30
Which SQL command is used to add a new record to a table?
ExplanationINSERT INTO adds a new row of data.
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Question 18 of 30
The process of organising data to reduce redundancy is called:
ExplanationNormalization splits data into related tables to avoid duplication.
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Question 19 of 30
Which SQL command is used to remove records from a table?
ExplanationDELETE FROM removes the rows that match the condition.
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Question 20 of 30
The AutoNumber data type in Access:
ExplanationAutoNumber is often used for the primary key.
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Question 21 of 30
Which SQL clause is used to sort the result set?
ExplanationORDER BY sorts the results in ascending (ASC) or descending (DESC) order.
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Question 22 of 30
Data redundancy means:
ExplanationDatabases are designed to reduce redundancy and so avoid inconsistencies.
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Question 23 of 30
SQL stands for:
ExplanationSQL is the standard language used to work with relational databases.
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Question 24 of 30
Which Access object is used to retrieve or filter data from one or more tables?
ExplanationA query asks a question of the data and returns the matching records.
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Question 25 of 30
In a database table, a row is also called a:
ExplanationA record holds all the data about one item, such as one student.
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Question 26 of 30
Which data type is used for fields that can hold only Yes or No values?
ExplanationYes/No stores true or false values, shown as a check box.
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Question 27 of 30
In the query SELECT * FROM Students; the symbol * means:
ExplanationThe asterisk selects every column of the table.
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Question 28 of 30
DBMS stands for:
ExplanationA DBMS is software that creates, stores and manages databases.
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Question 29 of 30
The Short Text data type in Access can store up to how many characters?
ExplanationShort Text (formerly Text) holds up to 255 characters. Long Text is used for larger notes.
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Question 30 of 30
What is the default file extension of a Microsoft Access 2007 and later database?
Explanation.accdb is the current format. The older format was .mdb.
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