SQL Database Creation · Module 6

Transact-SQL Basics - Quiz

Self-study assessment


Transact-SQL Basics - Quiz

Each question is worth one point. Select the best answer or answers for each question.

1. What is the relationship between Transact-SQL and SQL-92?
Please select the best answer.
  A. Transact-SQL conforms to the SQL-92 standard, but adds SQL Server 7 functionality.
  B. SQL-92 conforms to the Transact-SQL standard, but adds SQL Server 7 functionality.
  C. Transact-SQL is just another name for SQL-92.

2. For which of the following categories does Transact-SQL provide commands?
Please select all the correct answers.
  A. Distributed queries
  B. Serial queries
  C. Parallel queries
  D. Enhanced cursor support
  E. Distributed authentication

3. The query optimizer does which of the following?
Please select all the correct answers.
  A. Uses OLE DB to communicate with database storage facilities
  B. Determines the best cost-based execution strategy for SQL Server 7
  C. Determines which, if any, indexes should be used to speed up the query
  D. Computes statistics related to your queries


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