Practice Not Null Constraint (4.2.2.3) - Structured Query Language (SQL) - Part 1
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NOT NULL Constraint

Practice - NOT NULL Constraint

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Question 1 Easy

What does the NOT NULL constraint do?

💡 Hint: Think about why it's important for certain data to always be present.

Question 2 Easy

Which SQL statement would declare a NOT NULL column?

💡 Hint: Recall the structure used in CREATE TABLE statements.

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Question 1

What is the main role of the NOT NULL constraint?

A) It allows NULL values in a column
B) It prevents NULL values in a column
C) It ensures data types are correct

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if a critical column lacks data.

Question 2

True or False: The NOT NULL constraint can be applied to primary key columns.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall how primary keys function in a database.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Define a SQL statement to create a Books table with columns Title (not null), AuthorID (not null), and PublishedYear. How would you ensure that Title and AuthorID always contain data?

💡 Hint: Remember that NOT NULL is added during table definition.

Challenge 2 Hard

If a table named Employees includes columns for EmployeeName, EmployeeID, and Department, explain the consequences of not applying NOT NULL to EmployeeName. What could be the potential issues?

💡 Hint: Consider the practical implications of having NULL values in critical fields.

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