Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone - Creating an SQL Database Table

The video tutorial explains how to create and manage databases and tables using SQL Express and SQL Server Management Studio. It covers the syntax for creating tables, defining columns, and setting attributes like primary keys and data types. The tutorial also demonstrates using SQL Server Management Studio to perform these tasks without writing SQL code.

What is the first step before creating a table in SQL?

• Write the SQL query

• Specify the database to use

• Create a new database

• Define the table structure

Which of the following is a primary key attribute?

• Identity

• Primary Key

• Unique

• Not Null

What data type is used to store text in SQL?

• VARCHAR

• DATE

• INT

• FLOAT

Why is it important to specify a character limit for VARCHAR data type?

• To prevent SQL injection

• To improve query performance

• To save storage space

• To ensure data integrity

What is the purpose of the 'Identity' attribute in SQL?

• To define a column as a primary key

• To automatically increment a column value

• To store text data

• To ensure a column is not null

What is a common practice when naming tables in SQL?

• Use singular names

• Use special characters

• Use plural names

• Use numeric names

What happens if you try to create a table with a name that already exists in the database?

• The table is created with a new name

• The table is overwritten

• An error is generated

• The existing table is deleted

Which tool allows you to create databases and tables without writing SQL code?

• SQL Server Management Studio

• MySQL Workbench

• Oracle SQL Developer

• SQLite Studio

What is the purpose of the MDF file in SQL Server?

• To store the actual data

• To store configuration data

• To store log data

• To store backup data

What is the advantage of using SQL Server Management Studio for database operations?

• It provides a graphical interface

• It is faster than writing SQL code

• It is more secure than other tools

• It requires no SQL knowledge