Re: [Q] Oracle DBA Problem List SQL/PLSQL part.

You talking about DBA ?
who would have time to answer all these elementary questions , Lim ?
Man, don't even be near to my multi-instanced Oracle Server on my NT. You scare me more than Mr. Gates' NT... You would crash my NT forever...

Joking,

Lim, Young-sang wrote:

> I am currently preparing for the oracle DBA and I found that
> there's a problem set related to the sql/plsql.
>
> If you can answer for each question , then please comment on it!
> It may be very helpful for me to prepare OCP exam.
>
> Thanks
>
> If there is any suggestion on the problem please describe your idea
> on this board.
> And give me a proper example for each question!
>
> 1.Suggest an example using Write a SELECT statement to query the
> database
> 2.Suggest an example using arithmetic calculations
> 3.Suggest an example which Handle null values
> 4.Specify alternative column headings using aliases
> 5.Concatenate columns
> 6.Edit SQL commands in the SQL*PLUS buffer
>
> 7.Sort row ouput using the ORDER BY clause
> 8.Enter search criteria using the WHERE clause
>
> 9.Explain the various types of funcions available in SQL
> 10.Identify the basic concepts of using functions
> 11.Include a variety of character, number, and data functions in SELECT
> statements
> 12.Explain the conversation functions and how they might be used
>
> 13.Write SELECT statements to access data from more than one table using
> equality and non-equality joins
> 14. View data that would not normally meet a join condition by using
> outer joins
> 15. join a table to itself
>
> 16.Identify the available group functions
> 17.Explain the use of group functions
> 18.Group data using the GROUP BY clause
> 19.Include or exclude grouped rows by using the HAVING clause
>
> 20.Write nested subqueries to query data based on unknown criteria
> 21.Use subqueries in data manipulation statements
> 22.Order data with subqueries
>
> 23.Create a SELECT statement that prompts the user to input a value at
> runtime
> 24.Define a variable that can be automatically picked up by the SELECT
> statement at runtime
> 25.Define a variable by using the SQL*Plus ACCEPT command
>
> 26.List and define basic types of data relationships
> 27.Read an entity relationship diagram
>
> 28.Create a table containing integrity constraints
> 29.Identify table naming convertions
> 30.Describe the datatypes that can be used when specifying column
> definitions
> 31.Recognize the indexed that are created automatically by constraints
> 32.Create a table by populaing it with rows from another table
>
> 33.Describe the datadictionary views a user may access
> 34.Query data from the data dictionary
>
> 35.Insert new rows into a table
> 36.Update existing rows in a table
> 37.Delete rows from a table
> 38.Explain transaction controls and their importance
>
> 39.Add and modify columns
> 40.Add, enable, disable, or remove constraints
> 41.Drop a table
> 42.Remove all rows leaving the table definition intact
> 43.Change object names
> 44.Add comments to objects and view comments from the data dictionary
>
> 45.Explain the use of sequences
> 46.Create a sequence
> 47.Use a sequence
> 48.Modify a sequence definition
> 49.Remove a sequence
>
> 50.Explain the concept of a view
> 51.Use data dictionary views
> 52.Crete simple and complex views
> 53.Create a view with an option to enforce constraints
> 54.Modify a view
> 55.Remove a view
>
> 56.Distinguish between the indexs that are created automatically and
> those that are created manually
> 57.Identify the uses for indexs
> 58.Explain the index structure and why it improves query speed
> 59.Create a non-unique index
> 60.Remove an index from the data dictionary
> 61.Evaluate guidelines for creating and using indexes
>
> 62.Explain the concept of the database seurity model
> 63.Describe system privileges
> 64.Set up and maintain database access by using roles
> 65.Identify object privileges
> 66.Change a password
> 67.Grant and revoke object privileges
> 68.Create synonyms for ease of table access
>
> Overview of PL/SQL
>
> 69.Determine the benefits of accesing the oracle database with
> Procedural Language/SQL (PL/SQL)
> 70.Describe basic PL/SQL program constructs
>
> Developing a Simple PL/SQL Block
>
> 71.Declare and use variables and constants in PL/SQL
> 72.Assign new values to variables within the executable section
>
> Interacting with Oracle
>
> 73.Use SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE commands in PL/SQL subprograms
>
> 74.Determine the outcome of SQL statements by using implicit cursor
> attributes
> 75.Control transactions within PL/SQL
>
> Controlling Flow in PL/SQL Blocks
>
> 76.Conditionally control processing in a PL/SQL block
> 77.Iterate statements by using various types of loops
>
> Processing Queries by Using Explicit Cursors
>
> 78.Explain the differences between implicit and explicit cursors
> 79.Use cursors to fetch rows from the database
> 80.Create an explicit cursor with parameters
> 81.Write cursor FOR loops
>
> Error Handling
>
> 82.Identify common exceptions
> 83.Describe the three basic types of exceptions
> 84.Write exception-handling routines
Received on Thu Nov 12 1998 - 00:00:00 CST