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SQL Qns

This document lists 20 common SQL interview questions that cover fundamental SQL concepts like its components, different data types, joins, normalization, keys, indexes, queries, subqueries, aggregation, filtering, optimization, views, triggers, unions, null handling, and more. It emphasizes the importance of reviewing SQL concepts and practicing query writing for SQL interviews.

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SQL Qns

This document lists 20 common SQL interview questions that cover fundamental SQL concepts like its components, different data types, joins, normalization, keys, indexes, queries, subqueries, aggregation, filtering, optimization, views, triggers, unions, null handling, and more. It emphasizes the importance of reviewing SQL concepts and practicing query writing for SQL interviews.

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1. What is SQL? What are its main components?

2. What is the difference between SQL and NoSQL databases?


3. What are the different types of SQL joins?
4. What is normalization and denormalization in the context of databases?
5. Explain the difference between primary key, foreign key, and unique key constraints.
6. What are indexes in a database? Why are they important?
7. What is the difference between a clustered and a non-clustered index?
8. Write a SQL query to retrieve all employees whose salary is above a certain threshold.
9. What is a subquery? Provide an example of how it can be used.
10. What is the purpose of the GROUP BY clause in SQL? Give an example query.
11. Explain the difference between the WHERE and HAVING clauses in SQL.
12. How can you prevent SQL injection attacks?
13. What is a stored procedure? How is it different from a function?
14. Explain the ACID properties in the context of database transactions.
15. What is the difference between a view and a table in SQL?
16. How can you optimize a slow-performing SQL query?
17. What are triggers in SQL? When are they used?
18. What is the difference between UNION and UNION ALL operators?
19. Explain the difference between a candidate key, primary key, and alternate key.
20. How do you handle NULL values in SQL? Explain the COALESCE function.

These are just a few examples of common SQL interview questions. It's always a good idea to

review and practice different SQL concepts and query writing.

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