Section 1 - Instruction

In the previous units, we covered how databases are organized from the top-level database down to individual columns, and how each column must have a specific data type.

Let's practice identifying these components and choosing the right data types for different scenarios.

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Section 2 - Practice

Type

Sort Into Boxes

Practice Question

Sort these concepts into the correct category based on their role in a database.

Labels

  • First Box Label: Structural Components
  • Second Box Label: Data Types

First Box Items

  • Table
  • Schema
  • Column
  • Row

Second Box Items

  • Integer
  • Text
  • Boolean
  • Date
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

A table named products needs a column to store the quantity of each item in stock. Which data type would be the most efficient and appropriate choice for this stock_quantity column?

A. Text, because it can store any character. B. Decimal, in case there are partial items. C. Integer, because stock quantity is a whole number. D. Boolean, to show if it's in stock or not.

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B
  • C - Correct
  • D
Section 4 - Practice

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