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Introduction to Databases Quiz - CBSE Class 9 ICT

Free practice quiz: Introduction to Databases (CBSE Class 9 ICT). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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  1. What is a database?

    1. A collection of data organized for easy access
    2. A single file on a computer
    3. A web page
    4. A type of operating system
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    Answer: A. A collection of data organized for easy access

    A database is a systematic collection of data organized to allow easy access, management, and updating.

  2. What does 'RDBMS' stand for?

    1. Relational Database Management System
    2. Remote Database Management System
    3. Random Database Management Structure
    4. Rapid Data Management Syntax
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    Answer: A. Relational Database Management System

    RDBMS stands for Relational Database Management System, which is a type of database management system that stores data in a structured format using rows and columns.

  3. What is normalization in databases?

    1. A process to organize data to reduce redundancy
    2. A technique to enhance data privacy
    3. A method to increase data storage
    4. A way to compress data
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    Answer: A. A process to organize data to reduce redundancy

    Normalization is a database process used to reduce data redundancy and dependencies by organizing fields and table of a database.

  4. What is a foreign key in a database?

    1. A unique key used only in foreign databases
    2. A key used to link two tables together
    3. A key that is a primary key in foreign countries
    4. A key that allows only foreign data
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    Answer: B. A key used to link two tables together

    A foreign key is a field (or collection of fields) in one table that refers to the PRIMARY KEY in another table, establishing a link between the tables.

  5. What is the purpose of an index in a database?

    1. To speed up search queries
    2. To format database text
    3. To encrypt data
    4. To provide user access control
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    Answer: A. To speed up search queries

    An index in a database improves the speed of data retrieval operations by providing quick access to rows in a data table.

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