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WorksheetsData Dictionary Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a data dictionary?
A type of database
A repository of metadata
A coding language
A dictionary for words
What is the primary purpose of a data dictionary?
To store data
To write code
To describe a table’s columns
To create databases
Which of the following is NOT a common data type in a data dictionary?
Float
Date
Image
Integer
What does 'NULL' represent in a data dictionary?
A boolean value
A text value
A non-existent or missing value
A mandatory field
Which of the following is an example of a numeric data type?
Text
Integer
Varchar
Char
What is an active data dictionary?
A dictionary that updates automatically with database changes
A dictionary that requires manual updates
A dictionary used for text data
A dictionary stored in a document
What is the main difference between active and passive data dictionaries?
Passive dictionaries update automatically
Passive dictionaries are used for text data
Active dictionaries are stored in Excel
Active dictionaries update automatically
Which of the following is a character and string data type?
Integer
Date
Boolean
Char
What is the purpose of abbreviating fields in a data dictionary?
To make the dictionary more complex
To simplify references to long names
To store more data
To create new data types
Which of the following is NOT a type of data object in a data dictionary?
Views
Tables
Clusters
Graphs
