MySQL - Installing MySQL MCQ

MySQL – Installing MySQL MCQ

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1. What is the first step before installing MySQL?

Choose the installation method

Configure the MySQL server

Secure the installation

Select the MySQL version

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2. Which operating system is commonly associated with Homebrew for MySQL installation?

Windows

Linux

macOS

Android

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3. What is the primary advantage of using the MySQL Installer for Windows?

Simplified installation process

Manual configuration

Requirement of a commercial license

Compatibility with Linux

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4. Which command is commonly used on Linux to install MySQL through a package manager?

apt-get install mysql-server

mysql_install_db

yum upgrade mysql

brew install mysql

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5. What is the purpose of the mysql_secure_installation script in MySQL installation?

To install MySQL plugins

To configure MySQL security options

To create new MySQL users and databases

To upgrade the MySQL server

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6. What is the primary benefit of using MySQL Workbench during MySQL installation?

Creating web applications

Configuring MySQL security

Simplifying the installation process

Managing MySQL databases and users

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7. Which type of package does MySQL offer for macOS installation?

ZIP Archive

RPM Package

DMG Package

EXE Installer

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8. What is the primary advantage of using Homebrew for MySQL installation on macOS?

Access to MySQL Enterprise features

Simplified installation process

Requirement of a commercial license

Compatibility with Linux

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9. Which of the following is NOT a step in securing your MySQL installation?

Removing test databases

Installing additional MySQL plugins

Setting a strong root password

Disabling remote root login

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10. Which SQL command is used to log in to a MySQL server after installation?

mysql_access

mysql_connect

mysql_login

mysql

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11. What tool can be used to execute SQL queries and manage MySQL databases graphically?

MySQL Workbench

MySQL Installer

MySQL Security Configuration Wizard

MySQL Shell

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12. Which command is used to check the status of the MySQL server?

status mysql

mysqladmin status

mysql_status

show status

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13. What is the purpose of the MySQL configuration file (e.g., my.cnf or my.ini)?

To store database records

To define SQL queries

To customize MySQL server settings

To store binary data

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14. What action is NOT recommended in the MySQL mysql_secure_installation script?

Setting a root password

Disabling remote root login

Deleting all MySQL users

Removing anonymous users

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15. What is the primary purpose of a backup strategy for MySQL?

To install MySQL plugins

To secure the MySQL server

To prevent data loss in case of failures

To optimize MySQL queries

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16. Which command is used to create new MySQL databases and users?

ALTER DATABASE

INSERT INTO

CREATE DATABASE

ADD USER

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17. Which statement is true about MySQL backups?

They are not necessary for data integrity

Backups can only be created using third-party software

MySQL provides various tools and techniques for backups

Backups can only be created manually

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18. What does “denormalization” refer to in the context of MySQL?

Introducing redundancy to improve query performance

Reducing data redundancy

Storing data in unstructured formats

Enhancing data security

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19. Which tool can be used to create a complete backup of a MySQL server, including all databases?

MySQL Security Configuration Wizard

mysqldump

mysql_backup

MySQL Workbench Backup Tool

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