Indexes and transactions are vital components of database optimization and transaction management in SQL. In this quiz, you'll delve into the world of SQL indexes, including understanding their types (such as B-tree, Hash, and Bitmap indexes) and their significance in enhancing query performance. Additionally, you'll explore transactions, learning about their role in maintaining data integrity and ensuring ACID properties (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability).
Question 1
What is an index in SQL?
A data structure that stores values in sorted order for fast retrieval
A temporary table used for intermediate data processing
A constraint that ensures data integrity
A function that calculates aggregate values
Question 2
Which SQL statement is used to create an index?
CREATE INDEX
ADD INDEX
INDEX TABLE
SET INDEX
Question 3
What is the purpose of an index in SQL?
To enforce data integrity constraints
To store intermediate query results
To improve the speed of data retrieval operations
To perform calculations on aggregate data
Question 4
Which type of index is automatically created by the database management system to enforce the PRIMARY KEY constraint?
Clustered index
Non-clustered index
Unique index
Composite index
Question 5
What is a transaction in SQL?
A set of operations that are executed as a single unit of work
A temporary storage area used for intermediate data processing
A constraint that ensures data integrity
A function that calculates aggregate values
Question 6
Which SQL statement is used to begin a transaction?
BEGIN TRANSACTION
START TRANSACTION
INITIATE TRANSACTION
TRANSACTION BEGIN
Question 7
What is the purpose of a rollback in SQL?
To commit the changes made by a transaction
To save the changes made by a transaction
To undo the changes made by a transaction
To finalize the changes made by a transaction
Question 8
Which SQL statement is used to commit a transaction?
COMMIT
END TRANSACTION
SAVE TRANSACTION
FINALIZE TRANSACTION
Question 9
What is the purpose of a savepoint in SQL transactions?
To rollback the entire transaction
To mark a point within a transaction to which you can later roll back
To commit the changes made by a transaction
To finalize the changes made by a transaction
Question 10
Which type of index does not alter the physical order of the table's rows and is typically faster to update than a clustered index?
Clustered index
Non-clustered index
Unique index
Composite index
There are 10 questions to complete.