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DBMS & SQL Previous Year Questions

11 DBMS & SQL (Computer Science) questions asked in BEL PE previous year papers, each with the correct answer and explanation. Read them free on UTpaper, or attempt the full papers as timed online tests.

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Q1BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
In context of Relational Algebra of Database Management System, SELECT operation is used to select a subset of the tuples from a relation that satisfy a __________.
  1. ARelation Criteria
  2. BSelection Criteria
  3. CBlock Criteria
  4. DAttribute Criteria
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Correct answer: (B) Selection Criteria

Q2BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
In context of Database, which of the following is the CORRECT order for creating a database? A → Defining its structure (scheme) B → Entering data into the database C → Designing forms (custom screens) for displaying and entering data
  1. AC → A → B
  2. BA → C → B
  3. CA → B → C
  4. DB → A → C
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Correct answer: (B) A → C → B

Q3BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Consider a hash table with 10 slots. What is the sequence of the following elements in a hash table if hash function is k mod 10 and the collision is resolved using linear probing? 44, 26, 12, 93, 80, 57, 56, 23, 46, 36
  1. A12, 23, 26, 36, 44, 46, 56, 57, 80, 93
  2. B80, 46, 12, 93, 44, 23, 26, 57, 56, 36
  3. C80, 36, 12, 93, 44, 23, 26, 56, 46, 57
  4. D80, 36, 12, 93, 44, 23, 26, 57, 56, 46
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Correct answer: (D) 80, 36, 12, 93, 44, 23, 26, 57, 56, 46

Q4BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
A ______ defines an action the database should take when some database-related event occurs that causes a change in the content of a table in a database.
  1. AField
  2. BHit
  3. CTrigger
  4. DRelation
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Correct answer: (C) Trigger

Q5BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following statement is CORRECT regarding Referential Integrity Constraints in Relational Database Management System? I. Referential Integrity Constraint is a rule that maintains consistency among the rows of two tables (relations). II. Referential Integrity rule states that if there is a foreign key in one relation, either each foreign key value must match a primary key value in the other table or else the foreign key value must be null.
  1. ANeither I nor II
  2. BOnly II
  3. COnly I
  4. DBoth I and II
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Correct answer: (D) Both I and II

Q6BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
In the context of Relational Algebra of Database Management System, which of the following is the symbol of the JOIN operation?
  1. A⋈ (bow-tie)
  2. B▶ (right-pointing triangle)
  3. C✛ (four-headed arrow)
  4. D↔ (two-headed horizontal arrow)
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Correct answer: (A) ⋈ (bow-tie)

Q7BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
In context of data normalization in database management system, relation is in Boyce-Codd Normal Form if and only if every determinant is a ______.
  1. AAlternate key
  2. BForeign key
  3. CNon-primary key
  4. DCandidate key
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Correct answer: (D) Candidate key

Q8BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Database designers use _________ to define the structure of a database (database scheme) which typically includes definition of all data elements of the database and organization of data elements into records, tables etc.
  1. AQuery by example
  2. BData Definition Language
  3. CFind Command Language
  4. DData Manipulation Language
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Correct answer: (B) Data Definition Language

Q9BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
In context of computer Database, _________ language includes command to enable users to enter and manipulate data in a database.
  1. AData Integrity
  2. BData Definition
  3. CData Security
  4. DData Manipulation
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Correct answer: (D) Data Manipulation

Q10BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Match the phases of compiler with its function. Phases: I. Intermediate code generator; II. Code generation; III. Table management Function: 1. Keeps track of the names used by the program; 2. Create a stream of simple instructions; 3. Produces the object code
  1. AI – 2; II – 3; III – 1
  2. BI – 1; II – 2; III – 3
  3. CI – 2; II – 1; III – 3
  4. DI – 1; II – 3; III – 2
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Correct answer: (A) I – 2; II – 3; III – 1

Q11BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
In context to Database management system which of the following is CORRECT regarding query by example? I. A Query by example form collects all information from a user for composing query language statements for search criterion. II. Query by example relieves users from remembering query language keywords and using them with correct syntax to form queries.
  1. ABoth I and II
  2. BOnly I
  3. CNeither I nor II
  4. DOnly II
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Correct answer: (A) Both I and II

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