What is data redundancy? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is data redundancy?
A. Encrypted data
B. Absence of data
C. Processed information
D. Duplication of data in multiple places
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Data redundancy refers to unnecessary duplication of data, which DBMS helps control.

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Question #1
Which type of JOIN combines all rows from the left table and all rows from the right table, filling in NULLs wherever a match is missing on either side?
A. Inner Join
B. Cross Join
C. Full Outer Join
D. Natural Join

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A Full Outer Join combines the behavior of both Left and Right Outer Joins, returning all rows from both tables and applying NULL values where matches do not exist.

This question belongs to: Computer Database Management System (DBMS)
Question #2
What does the ROLLBACK statement do?
A. Creates a savepoint
B. Starts a new transaction
C. Saves the changes
D. Undoes all changes made in the current transaction

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: Computer Database Management System (DBMS)
Question #3
Which database structure is created to drastically speed up the retrieval of rows from a table at the expense of slower data updates?
A. View
B. Schema
C. Constraint
D. Index

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
An Index is a performance optimization structure created on table columns to search and locate matching rows quickly without performing a full table scan.

This question belongs to: Computer Database Management System (DBMS)