Python Database Programming - Practice Questions 2026
Course Description
Mastering the bridge between Python and databases is a critical skill for any modern developer. Whether you are aiming for a certification or preparing for high-stakes technical interviews, this course is designed to provide the rigorous practice you need. Welcome to the most comprehensive practice exams available for Python Database Programming.
Why Serious Learners Choose These Practice Exams
Serious learners understand that watching tutorials is only half the battle. True mastery comes from testing your knowledge against challenging, varied scenarios. This course offers a massive, original question bank that goes beyond simple syntax. We focus on the logic, security, and optimization techniques required in professional environments. With detailed explanations for every single question, you don’t just learn what the right answer is; you learn why it is correct and why others fall short.
Course Structure
Our curriculum is organized into six logical stages to ensure a smooth but thorough learning curve:
Basics / Foundations: This section focuses on the initial connection strings, installing necessary drivers (like psycopg2, mysql-connector, or sqlite3), and understanding the basic role of a Database API (DB-API).
Core Concepts: Here, you will be tested on the standard CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete). You will practice writing basic SQL queries executed through Python cursors and managing simple data types.
Intermediate Concepts: This module dives into transaction management, including commit() and rollback() operations. It also covers parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection, ensuring your code is both functional and secure.
Advanced Concepts: In this stage, we explore complex topics such as connection pooling, handling Large Objects (BLOBs), executing stored procedures, and managing many-to-many relationships within Python scripts.
Real-world Scenarios: These questions simulate actual developer tasks, such as migrating data between different database engines, handling bulk inserts efficiently, and debugging connectivity issues in production-like environments.
Mixed Revision / Final Test: A comprehensive final evaluation that pulls from all previous sections. This timed environment mimics a real certification exam to test your speed and retention.
Sample Practice Questions
Question 1
When using the Python DB-API, what is the primary purpose of the commit() method on a connection object?
Option 1: To close the database connection immediately.
Option 2: To save all changes made during the current transaction to the database.
Option 3: To undo the last SQL command executed by the cursor.
Option 4: To clear the results currently stored in the cursor's memory.
Option 5: To create a new table based on the cursor's current state.
Correct Answer: Option 2
Correct Answer Explanation: In database programming, a transaction is a sequence of operations performed as a single logical unit. The commit() method is used to finalize these changes. Until commit() is called, changes may not be visible to other users or may be lost if the connection is closed.
Wrong Answers Explanation:
Option 1: The close() method is used to terminate a connection, not commit().
Option 3: Undoing changes is handled by the rollback() method.
Option 4: Clearing cursor results is typically handled by fetching all data or closing the cursor.
Option 5: Tables are created using the EXECUTE method with a CREATE TABLE SQL statement.
Question 2
Which of the following is the most secure way to pass a variable user_id into a SQL query in Python to prevent SQL Injection?
Option 1: cursor.execute("SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = " + user_id)
Option 2: cursor.execute(f"SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = {user_id}")
Option 3: cursor.execute("SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = %s", (user_id,))
Option 4: cursor.execute("SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = %s".format(user_id))
Option 5: cursor.execute("SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = " + str(user_id))
Correct Answer: Option 3
Correct Answer Explanation: Option 3 uses parameterized queries (also known as prepared statements). By passing the variable as a second argument in a tuple, the DB-API driver handles the escaping of the input, making it impossible for a malicious user to inject SQL commands.
Wrong Answers Explanation:
Option 1: String concatenation is highly vulnerable to SQL injection because the input is treated as raw code.
Option 2: F-strings are evaluated before the query is sent to the database, offering no protection against injection.
Option 4: The .format() method is a string operation that performs simple replacement, failing to provide security sanitization.
Option 5: Casting to a string and concatenating still allows for malicious SQL fragments to be executed by the database engine.
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