Practice Unique Constraint (4.2.2.4) - Structured Query Language (SQL) - Part 1
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UNIQUE Constraint

Practice - UNIQUE Constraint

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of the UNIQUE constraint in SQL?

💡 Hint: Think about data consistency and duplicate prevention.

Question 2 Easy

Can a column with a UNIQUE constraint accept NULL values?

💡 Hint: Consider how primary keys differ.

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Question 1

What does the UNIQUE constraint ensure for a database column?

Allows duplicates
Enforces uniqueness
Requires primary key

💡 Hint: Think about its primary role in data management.

Question 2

True or False: A UNIQUE constraint can ignore NULL values.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how NULL differs from regular values.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a table for an online forum that uses a UNIQUE constraint on both usernames and emails while ensuring that only one of the fields can be NULL.

💡 Hint: Consider how you would enforce uniqueness while allowing NULL for one of the fields.

Challenge 2 Hard

Write a SQL command to add a UNIQUE constraint to an existing Products table for the SKU column. Ensure to describe any potential impacts.

💡 Hint: Think about how constraints are added to already existing tables.

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