Microsoft Access 1000+ MCQ with answer for UPSC CSE

1. Two tables can be linked with relationship so that the data integrity can be enforced. Where can you find Relationship Command?
A. Home Tab
B. Create Tab
C. External Data Tab
D. Database Tab
Answer : D

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

3. If you write criteria values vertically (one in a row) it will mean
A. OR conditions
B. AND conditions
C. NOT condition
D. None of above
Answer : A

4. 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

5. The two form layout types will display multiple records at one time are tabular and___
A. columnar
B. justified
C. date sheet
D. pivot table
Answer : B

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

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

8. You can automatically include all of the field in a table in a query by___ a strike that appear list box in query design view
A. Clicking
B. Right clicking
C. Double clicking
D. None of the above
Answer : C

9. The complete information about an entity in a database is called
A. Data
B. Information
C. Field
D. Record
Answer : D

10. 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

11. Which is not a view to display a table in Access?
A. Datasheet View
B. Design View
C. Pivot Table & Pivot Chart View
D. None of above
Answer : D

12. The task of arranging data in order is called
A. Searching
B. Sorting
C. Ordering
D. Shorting
Answer : B

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

14. 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

15. A database language concerned with the definition of the whole database structure and schema is ________
A. DCL
B. DML
C. DDL
D. All of above
Answer : C

16. 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

17. 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

18. Both conditions display on the same row in the design grid when ___operator is in use
A. OR
B. IN
C. AND
D. LIKE
Answer : C

19. What do you mean by one to many relationship between Student and Class table?
A. One student can have many classes
B. One class may have many student
C. Many classes may have many students
D. Many students may have many classes
Answer : A

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

21. To create primary key for a table when in design view
A. Type PRIMARY in field type box when creating required field
B. Mark the Primary check box in field name of required field
C. Click the Primary Key button in Design ribbon when the cursor is in required field
D. None of the above
Answer : C

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. The__ button on the tool box display data from a related table
A. Sub form sub report
B. Relationships
C. Select objects
D. More controls
Answer : A

26. A database object in MS Access that stores a question about the data in database?
A. Table
B. Form
C. Query
D. Report
Answer : C

27. A small button with three dots usually displayed at the right of field properties box
A. Make button
B. Expression button
C. Build button
D. None of above
Answer : C

28. It is a query that when run displays its own dialog box prompting you for information, such as
A. Select
B. crosstab
C. Parameter
D. Append
Answer : C

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

30. Which of the following database object produces the final result to present?
A. Forms
B. Reports
C. Queries
D. Tables
Answer : B

31. 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

32. 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

33. Which of the following can be an example of a database?
A. Address book of all the suppliers of a company
B. Salary sheet of all the employees of a company
C. Records of daily sales transactions of a company
D. All of above
Answer : D

34. 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

35. 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

36. The key uniquely identifies each record in a table.
A. primary key
B. key word
C. filed name
D. All of above
Answer : A

37. 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

38. 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

39. Which of the following is NOT a type of Microsoft Access database object?
A. Table
B. Form
C. Worksheets
D. Modules
Answer : C

40. 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

41. 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

42. When creating a new table which method can be used to choose fields from standard databases and tables
A. Create table in Design View
B. Create Table using wizard
C. Create Table by Entering data
D. None of above
Answer : D

43. Queries in Access can be used as
A. view, change and analyze data in different ways
B. a source of records for forms and reports
C. Only a
D. Both a and b
Answer : D

44. To create relationship between two tables
A. drag the primary key of a table into foreign key of another table
B. drag the foreign key of a table into the primary key of another table
C. drag any field from parent table and drop on child table
D. Any of above can be done to create relationship
Answer : A

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

46. What is the maximum length a text field can be?
A. 120
B. 255
C. 265
D. 75
Answer : B

47. In a database table, the category of information is called ____________
A. tuple
B. field
C. record
D. All of above
Answer : B

48. 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

49. Which of the following term is least related to database?
A. Attributes
B. Tuples
C. Relationship
D. Columns
Answer : D

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