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Data Dictionary Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a data dictionary?

a)

A type of database

b)

A repository of metadata

c)

A coding language

d)

A dictionary for words

2.

What is the primary purpose of a data dictionary?

a)

To store data

b)

To write code

c)

To describe a table’s columns

d)

To create databases

3.

Which of the following is NOT a common data type in a data dictionary?

a)

Float

b)

Date

c)

Image

d)

Integer

4.

What does 'NULL' represent in a data dictionary?

a)

A boolean value

b)

A text value

c)

A non-existent or missing value

d)

A mandatory field

5.

Which of the following is an example of a numeric data type?

a)

Text

b)

Integer

c)

Varchar

d)

Char

6.

What is an active data dictionary?

a)

A dictionary that updates automatically with database changes

b)

A dictionary that requires manual updates

c)

A dictionary used for text data

d)

A dictionary stored in a document

7.

What is the main difference between active and passive data dictionaries?

a)

Passive dictionaries update automatically

b)

Passive dictionaries are used for text data

c)

Active dictionaries are stored in Excel

d)

Active dictionaries update automatically

8.

Which of the following is a character and string data type?

a)

Integer

b)

Date

c)

Boolean

d)

Char

9.

What is the purpose of abbreviating fields in a data dictionary?

a)

To make the dictionary more complex

b)

To simplify references to long names

c)

To store more data

d)

To create new data types

10.

Which of the following is NOT a type of data object in a data dictionary?

a)

Views

b)

Tables

c)

Clusters

d)

Graphs