Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone - What is a Database Table?

The video tutorial explains the concept of tables in databases, comparing them to Excel spreadsheets. It covers the structure of tables, including rows and columns, and the types of data they can store. The importance of a primary key for uniquely identifying records is highlighted. The video concludes with a preview of creating a table in a school database.

What is a table in a database most similar to?

• An Excel spreadsheet

• A Word document

• A PDF file

• A PowerPoint slide

In an SQL table, what do rows represent?

• Data points

• Columns

• Records

• Headers

Which of the following is NOT a data type that can be stored in a table column?

• Number

• Date

• Text

• Image

What is used to uniquely identify each row in a table?

• Foreign key

• Index

• Primary key

• Unique constraint

What is the next step mentioned for creating a table in the database?

• Creating a table for students

• Adding more columns

• Renaming the database

• Deleting unnecessary data