Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone - Stored Procedures

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on using stored procedures in Microsoft SQL Server. It begins with an introduction to stored procedures, explaining their versatility and reusability. The tutorial then demonstrates how to create a simple stored procedure, followed by examples of procedures with parameters. It covers inserting data using stored procedures and introduces advanced techniques, including output parameters. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of stored procedures in housing business logic and their application in CRUD operations.

What is a stored procedure in SQL Server?

• A method to store data permanently

• A type of database trigger

• A prepared SQL code that can be saved and reused

• A temporary table

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using stored procedures?

• Reusability

• Improved performance

• Automatic data backup

• Centralized business logic

How do you execute a stored procedure in SQL Server?

• By using the INSERT command

• By using the DELETE command

• By using the EXEC command

• By using the SELECT command

What is the purpose of parameters in a stored procedure?

• To store data temporarily

• To pass external values into the procedure

• To create indexes

• To define user roles

Which SQL keyword is used to create a stored procedure?

• CREATE TRIGGER

• CREATE PROCEDURE

• CREATE FUNCTION

• CREATE VIEW

What is the role of the 'GETDATE()' function in the insert stored procedure example?

• To create a new table

• To fetch the current date and time

• To delete a record

• To update a record

What is the purpose of the 'ALTER' keyword in SQL?

• To delete a stored procedure

• To execute a stored procedure

• To modify an existing stored procedure

• To create a new stored procedure

How can you return a value from a stored procedure?

• By using an OUTPUT parameter

• By using a DELETE statement

• By using a SELECT statement

• By using a TRIGGER

What is the function of 'SCOPE_IDENTITY()' in a stored procedure?

• To create a new table

• To update a record

• To delete a record

• To return the last inserted identity value

Which of the following is a common use case for stored procedures?

• Handling business logic

• Managing network connections

• Storing images

• Creating user interfaces