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Part of SQL — GCSE Computer Science

This study notes covers SQL Commands within SQL for GCSE Computer Science. Revise SQL in Programming for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 10 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 4 of 8 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 4 of 8

Practice

15 questions

Recall

10 flashcards

SQL Commands

Command Purpose Example
SELECT Choose columns to display SELECT name, age
FROM Specify the table FROM Students
WHERE Filter rows by condition WHERE age > 16
ORDER BY Sort results ORDER BY name ASC
AND / OR Multiple conditions WHERE age > 16 AND city = "London"
* (wildcard) Select all columns SELECT *

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Practice Questions for SQL

Which SQL keyword is used to choose which columns to retrieve from a database table?

  • A. FROM
  • B. WHERE
  • C. SELECT
  • D. ORDER BY
1 markfoundation

Explain the difference between using AND and OR to combine conditions in an SQL WHERE clause. Give an example of when each would be used.

3 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

What does SELECT do?
Chooses which columns to display
What does WHERE do?
Filters rows based on conditions

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