What is the term for a column in a database table? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the term for a column in a database table?
A. Tuple
B. Attribute
C. Relation
D. Entity
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
An attribute is a column or field in a table, representing a property of the entity.

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Which SQL keyword is used to give users permission to access database objects?
A. PERMIT
B. REVOKE
C. ASSIGN
D. GRANT

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
GRANT is a DCL command used to assign privileges to users.

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Question #2
What does the ROLLBACK statement do?
A. Creates a savepoint
B. Undoes all changes made in the current transaction
C. Starts a new transaction
D. Saves the changes

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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Which type of relationship is represented by a foreign key in a relational database?
A. Many-to-many
B. All of the above
C. One-to-many
D. One-to-one

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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