What is a relation in relational database terms? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is a relation in relational database terms?
A. A key
B. A table
C. A row
D. A column
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In the relational model, a relation is a table consisting of rows and columns.

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Question #1
What does the ROLLBACK statement do?
A. Undoes all changes made in the current transaction
B. Saves the changes
C. Starts a new transaction
D. Creates a savepoint

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
ROLLBACK reverts the database to the state it was in at the beginning of the transaction, undoing all changes.

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Question #2
How many fundamental rules did E.F. Codd define to determine whether a database system qualifies as a true relational database management system?
A. 10 rules
B. 8 rules
C. 12 rules
D. 14 rules

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
E.F. Codd formulated 12 rules (numbered 0 to 11, often called Codd's 12 Rules) to evaluate relational database management systems.

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Question #3
What is an attribute called when it can hold more than one value for a single entity instance, such as multiple phone numbers for a person?
A. Composite Attribute
B. Multi-valued Attribute
C. Derived Attribute
D. Complex Attribute

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A Multi-valued Attribute is an attribute that can store multiple distinct values for a single entity instance (e.g., skill_set, phone_numbers).

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