1000+ Microsoft Access Multiple Choice Question Answer [Solved]

1. In table design view what are the first column of buttons used for
A. Indicate Primary Key
B. Indicate Current Row
C. Both of above
D. None of above
Answer : C

2. The database language that allows you to access or maintain data in a database
A. DCL
B. DML
C. DDL
D. None of above
Answer : B

3. What does the show check box in query design window indicate
A. It indicates whether the field is to be used or not
B. It indicates whether the field is to be displayed in query result or not
C. It indicates whether the field names to be displayed in query result or not
D. None of above
Answer : B

4. It is a database object to view, change, and analyze data in different ways
A. query
B. form
C. report
D. None of the above
Answer : A

5. Which of the following expresses correct order?
A. Characters, Fields, Records, Tables, Files, Databases
B. Characters, Fields, Records, Tables, Database, Files
C. Databases, Tables, Files, Records, Field, Character
D. Files, Databases, Tables, Records, Fields, Characters
Answer : A

6. Which of the following database object hold data?
A. Forms
B. Reports
C. Queries
D. Tables
Answer : D

7. Collection of related records in a database is known as
A. File
B. Bench
C. Table
D. Relationship
Answer : C

8. Which of the following is not a type of relationship that can be applied in Access database
A. One to One
B. One to Many
C. Many to Many
D. All of above can be applied
Answer : D

9. You can set a controls border type to make the border invisible.
A. Transparent
B. Invisible
C. Do not display
D. No border
Answer : C

10. It is a sign or symbol that specifies, operator, and values that produce a result
A. operator
B. query
C. expression
D. None of the above
Answer : A

11. In table design view, which key can be used to switch between the field names and properties panels?
A. F3
B. F4
C. F5
D. F6
Answer : D

12. The default and maximum size of text field in Access
A. 50 and 255 Characters
B. 8 and 1 GB
C. 266 characters & 64000 characters
D. None of above
Answer : A

13. A search value can be an exact value or it can be
A. Logical Operator
B. Relationship
C. Wild card character
D. Comparison operation
Answer : C

14. While creating relationship, when you drag a field of a field to drop into another table the mouse pointer changes into
A. a doctors sign
B. thin + sign
C. outline rectangle
D. None of above
Answer : C

15. To achieve AND effect when you are entering criteria in a query design window
A. write criteria values vertically one in a row
B. write criteria values horizontally
C. Write criteria values in same field separated with AND
D. Write criteria values in same field separated with &
Answer : B

16. Each record is constituted by a number of individual data items which are called
A. Fields
B. Data Types
C. Relations
D. Tables
Answer : A

17. The command center of access file that appears when you create or open the MS Access database file.
A. Database Window
B. Query Window
C. Design View Window
D. Switchboard
Answer : A

18. Microsoft Access is a
A. RDBMS
B. OODBMS
C. ORDBMS
D. Network database model
Answer : A

19. The expression builder is an access tool that controls an expression___ for entering an expression
A. Table
B. Box
C. Cell
D. Palette
Answer : B

20. Following is not a database model
A. network database model
B. relational database model
C. Object Oriented database model
D. None
Answer : D

21. Which of the following is a method to create a new table in MS Access?
A. Create table in Design View
B. Create Table using wizard
C. Create Table by Entering data
D. All of above
Answer : D

22. To sort records in a table
A. Open table, click on the field on which the sorting is to be done, then click Sort button on database toolbar
B. Open table, click Sort button on database toolbar, choose field based on which to sort, click OK
C. Click the field heading to sort it ascending or descending
D. All of above
Answer : A

23. This key uniquely identifies each record
A. primary ey
B. key record
C. unique key
D. field name
Answer : A

24. Which field type can store photos?
A. Hyperlink
B. OLE
C. Both of these can be used
D. Access tables cant store photos
Answer : B

25. It is used to calculate and restructure data for easier analysis of your data. It calculates the sum,
A. Parameter
B. Select
C. crosstab
D. Append
Answer : C

26. Which of the following statement is true?
A. Foreign key fields dont allow duplicate values
B. In primary key field you can enter duplicate value
C. In an indexed field you may or may not enter duplicate value depending upon setting
D. All statements are true
Answer : C

27. We can remove a relationship defined between two tables by
A. From Edit menu choose Delete Relationship
B. Select the relationship line and press Delete
C. Choose Delete option from Relationship menu
D. All of above
Answer : B

28. Every table in relational database contain a field or combination of fields that can uniquely identify each records, it is called
A. Foreign key
B. Native key
C. Composite key
D. Primary key
Answer : D

29. Cascade update option
A. means do not change the value in the primary key field if that record has related records in another table
B. means change all the related records in child tables if the record in parent table is changed
C. Both of above
D. None of above
Answer : C

30. In one-to-many relationship the table in one side is called _______ and on many side is called _______
A. Child , Parent
B. Parent , Child
C. Brother , Sister
D. Father , Son
Answer : B

31. Which of the following may not be a database?
A. Data presented in table in MS Word document
B. Data entered in Excel spreadsheet
C. A presentation created in PowerPoint
D. A telephone diary
Answer : C

32. Which field type will you select when creating a new table if you require to enter long text in that field?
A. Text
B. Memo
C. Currency
D. Hyperlink
Answer : B

33. Which of the following is not a database object?
A. Tables
B. Queries
C. Relationships
D. Reports
Answer : C

34. A __________ enables you to view data from a table based on a specific criterion
A. Form
B. Query
C. Macro
D. Report
Answer : B

35. An Access database object that is used to enter, view or edit records
A. Table
B. Form
C. Query
D. Report
Answer : B

36. A database can be best described as
A. Organized collection of data
B. Useful presentation of data
C. Graphical representation of data
D. All of above
Answer : A

37. What happens when you release mouse pointer after you drop the primary key of a table into foreign key of another table?
A. A relationship is created
B. Edit relationship dialog box appears
C. Error occurs
D. Nothing happens
Answer : B

38. This option allows you to build a new table by entering data directly into the datasheet.
A. datasheet view
B. design view
C. link table
D. None of the above
Answer : A

39. Which of the following is not a field type in Access
A. Memo
B. Hyperlink
C. OLE Object
D. Lookup Wizard
Answer : D

40. A composite key is
A. Required when a table does not have any unique fields in it
B. The primary key with AutoNumber as the field type
C. Made up of two or more fields to uniquely identify records
D. Is a foreign key that uniquely identifies records
Answer : C

41. What is a form in MS Access
A. It is a printed page where users will write their data to fill it up
B. It is an input screen designed to make the viewing and entering data easier
C. This is an important part of database used by analysts to draw conclusions
D. All of above
Answer : B

42. This data type allows alphanumeric characters and special symbols.
A. text
B. memo
C. auto number
D. None of the above
Answer : A

43. Which of the following creates a drop down list of values to choose from a list?
A. OLE Object
B. Hyperlink
C. Memo
D. Lookup Wizard
Answer : D

44. The third stage in designing a database is when we analyze our tables more closely and create a ___________ between tables
A. relationship
B. Join
C. Query
D. None of these
Answer : A

45. Which of the following statement is true
A. Reports can be used to retrieve data from tables and calculate
B. Queries can be printed in well formatted manner and presented as the information
C. Queries an include calculated fields that do not exist in table
D. Reports and forms are similar but forms are use to print but reports to display on screen only
Answer : C

46. DCL provides commands to perform actions like
A. Change the structure of tables
B. insert, update or delete records and data values
C. authorizing access and other control over database
D. None of above
Answer : C

47. Referential integrity means
A. Do not enter a value in the foreign key field of a child table if that value does not exist in the primary key of the parent table
B. Do not enter a value in the primary key field of child table if that value does not exist in the primary key of the parent table
C. Do not enter a value in the foreign key field of a parent table if that value does not exist in the primary key of the child table
D. All of above
Answer : A

48. It is an association established between common fields of two tables.
A. line
B. relationship
C. primary key
D. records
Answer : B

49. What are the columns in a Microsoft Access table called?
A. Rows
B. Records
C. Fields
D. Columns
Answer : C

50. Which of the field has width 8 bytes?
A. Memo
B. Number
C. Date/Time
D. Hyperlink
Answer : C