Fun with Databases

What is a database?

• A database is a type of software used for web browsing.

• A database is an organized collection of data that can be easily accessed, managed, and updated.

• A database is a physical storage device for files.

• A database is a programming language for creating applications.

What do we call a special number that helps find things in a database?

• identifier

• reference

• pointer

• key

Can you name a type of database?

• Object-oriented Database

• Graph Database

• Relational Database

• NoSQL Database

What does SQL stand for?

• Standard Query Language

• Structured Query Language

• Structured Query List

• Simple Query Language

What do we use to ask questions to a database?

• HTML

• JavaScript

• SQL

• CSS

What is a key in a database?

• A key is a method for encrypting data.

• A key is a unique identifier for a record in a database.

• A key is a type of database table.

• A key is a way to group similar records.

What is a table in a database?

• A table is a single row of data.

• A table is a collection of unrelated files.

• A table is a type of database software.

• A table is a structured collection of data in rows and columns.

Can you name a command used in SQL?

• DELETE

• UPDATE

• INSERT

• SELECT

What is a record in a database?

• A record is a collection of related data items stored together in a database.

• A record is a single data type in programming.

• A record is a method for querying a database.

• A record is a type of database management system.

What does it mean to update information in a database?

• To create new records in a database.

• To back up the database data.

• To delete records from a database.

• To modify existing records in a database.