SQL Server Interview Question and Answers

21. What are the transaction properties?
 
  • Atomicity
  • Consistency
  • Isolation
  • Durability
22. Define Synonym?
  Synonym is an alternative method to creating a view that includes the entire table or view from another user it to create a synonym.
A synonym is a name assigned to a table or view that may thereafter be used to refer to it.
23. What is an active database?
  Active database is a database that includes active rules, mostly in the form of ECA rules(Event Condition rules). Active database systems enhance traditional database functionality with powerful rule processing cabalities, providing a uniform and efficient mechanism for database system applications.
24. What is the difference between a HAVING CLAUSE and a WHERE CLAUSE?
  HAVING can be used only with the SELECT statement. HAVING is typically used in a GROUP BY clause. When GROUP BY is not used, HAVING behaves like a WHERE clause. Having Clause is basically used only with the GROUP BY function in a query whereas WHERE Clause is applied to each row before they are part of the GROUP BY function in a query.
25. What are the purpose of Normalisation?
 
  • Minimize redundancy in data.
  • Remove insert, delete and update anamoly during the database activities.
  • Reduce the need to reorganize data it is modified or enhanced.
  • Normalisation reduces a complex user view to a set of small and stable subgroups of fields or relations.
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