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AMCAT Relational Algebra and SQL Questions

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to relational algebra and SQL, covering topics such as selection operations, super keys, fundamental operations, and database structure. Key concepts include the use of sigma for selection, the definition of tuples, and the characteristics of DML statements. The document serves as a quiz or study guide for understanding relational database principles.

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AMCAT Relational Algebra and SQL Questions

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to relational algebra and SQL, covering topics such as selection operations, super keys, fundamental operations, and database structure. Key concepts include the use of sigma for selection, the definition of tuples, and the characteristics of DML statements. The document serves as a quiz or study guide for understanding relational database principles.

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AMCAT Relational Algebra and SQL Questions

Question 1: Which of the following is used to denote the selection operation in relational algebra ?
A. Pi (Greek)
B. Sigma (Greek)
C. Lambda (Greek)
D. Omega (Greek)
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The selected operation selects tuples that satisfy a given predicate.

Question 2: For select operation the ________ appear in the subscript and the ___________ argument
appears in the paranthesis after the sigma.
A. Predicates, relation
B. Relation, Predicates
C. Operation, Predicates
D. Relation, Operation
Answer: Option A

Question 3: The minimal set of a super key is?


A. candidate key
B. primary key
C. foreign key
D. secondary key
Answer: Option A

Question 4: Which of the following is a fundamental operation in relational algebra ?


A. Set intersection
B. Natural join
C. Assignment
D. None of the mentioned
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The fundamental operations are select, project, union, set difference, Cartesian product,
and rename.

Question 5: The term _______ is used to refer to a row.


A. Attribute
B. Tuple
C. Field
D. Instance
Answer: Option B

Question 6: A relational database consists of a collection of


A. Tables
B. Fields
C. Records
D. Keys
Answer: Option A

Question 7: A ________ in a table represents a relationship among a set of values.


A. Column
B. Key
C. Row
D. Entry
Answer: Option C

Question 8: Which of the following can be rolledback?


A. Truncate
B. Delete
C. Drop
D. None
Answer: Option B

Question 9: Which of the following is not a DML statement?


A. Select
B. Insert
C. Create
D. Delete
Answer: Option C

Question 10: If in JOIN operation, conditions of JOIN operation are not satisfied then results of
operation is
A. Zero tuples and empty relation
B. zero tuples from two relation
C. one tuple from one relation saying null
D. two tuples from empty relations
Answer: Option A

Question 11: Which of the following is not a unary operator?


A. where
B. select
C. rename
D. min
Answer: Option D

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