SQL Server Stored Procedures and Functions: Intermediate-Level

SQL Server Stored Procedures and Functions

Are you ready to challenge yourself on SQL server stored procedure and functions? This intermediate-level quiz aims to test your knowledge of stored procedures and functions. Get into the basics of creating, using, and managing these essential database objects. This test is ideal for those who have a basic understanding of SQL Server and are looking to further their expertise. Now, let's see how well you know your stored procedures and functions!

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How do you handle transactions in a stored procedure?

Using BEGIN TRANSACTION, COMMIT, and ROLLBACK

Using START TRANSACTION, COMMIT, and ROLLBACK

Using START, END, and ROLLBACK

Using BEGIN, END, and ROLLBACK

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Which of the following keywords is used to define an output parameter in a stored procedure?

OUTPUT

RESULT

OUT

RETURN

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Which of the following commands is used to create a stored procedure?

CREATE VIEW

CREATE TABLE

CREATE PROCEDURE

CREATE FUNCTION

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Which keyword is used to handle errors in a stored procedure?

TRY…CATCH

WHILE…DO

BEGIN…END

IF…ELSE

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What is a user-defined function in SQL Server?

A type of stored procedure

A database trigger

A function created by the user to perform specific tasks

A built-in system function

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How do you return multiple values from a stored procedure?

Using a single return value

Using output parameters

Using a scalar-valued function

Using a table-valued function

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What is the purpose of the sp_executesql system stored procedure?

To execute a function

To execute a view

To execute a stored procedure

To execute a dynamically built SQL string

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Which function can be used to get the current date and time in SQL Server?

SYSDATE()

CURRENT_DATE()

GETDATE()

NOW()

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How do you list all stored procedures in a SQL Server database?

Using the sys.tables system view

Using the sys.views system view

Using the sys.procedures system view

Using the sys.functions system view D) Using the sys.views system view

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Which of the following types of function returns a table as a result?

System function

Aggregate function

Table-valued function

Scalar-valued function

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Which keyword is used to define a table-valued parameter in a stored procedure?

TABLETYPE

TABLE_VALUED

TABLE_PARAM

TABLE

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How would you describe stored procedure in SQL Server?

A type of database

A system function

A precompiled collection of one or more SQL statements

A user-defined data type

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How do you create a stored procedure with an optional parameter?

By using the DEFAULT keyword

By assigning a default value to the parameter

By using the NULL keyword

By using the OPTIONAL keyword

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What is the purpose of the CREATE OR ALTER statement in SQL Server?

To create a new table

To delete a stored procedure or function

To alter a table structure

To create a new or modify an existing stored procedure or function

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What is the purpose of input parameters in a stored procedure?

To specify the database to use

To define the procedure’s name

To pass values into the procedure

To return values from the procedure

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What system stored procedure allows you to view the definition of a stored procedure in SQL Server?

sp_definetext

sp_showtext

sp_helptext

sp_proceduretext

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Which type of function can be used in a SELECT statement?

Table-valued function

Neither scalar-valued nor table-valued functions

Scalar-valued function

Both scalar-valued and table-valued functions

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How do you delete a stored procedure named RemoveEmployee?

ERASE PROCEDURE RemoveEmployee;

DROP PROCEDURE RemoveEmployee;

DELETE PROCEDURE RemoveEmployee;

REMOVE PROCEDURE RemoveEmployee;

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Which command is used to execute a user-defined function?

EXEC

SELECT

RUN

CALL

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How do you call a scalar-valued function named CalculateTax with a parameter @amount?

SELECT CalculateTax(@amount);

EXEC CalculateTax(@amount);

CALL CalculateTax(@amount);

RUN CalculateTax(@amount);

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This quiz focuses on SQL Server stored procedures and functions, tailored specifically for those at an intermediate level. As you may already know, these tools are key in automating tasks, improving performance, and maintaining security within databases.

If you’re comfortable with basic database operations but eager to expand your capabilities, this quiz offers the ideal opportunity to gauge how well you can leverage stored procedures and functions to solve complex problems efficiently.

Challenge yourself with questions that will assess not only your understanding but also your ability to apply these concepts in practical scenarios.

Good luck!