ORM and SQL characteristics
2025-hsc-se-q09 · matching_table · 1 mark
Source: NESA 2025 HSC Software Engineering HSC Q9
Question
Two approaches that can be used when programming databases for use in web applications are Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) and Structured Query Language (SQL).
Match each characteristic to the appropriate approach.
Matching table
| Characteristic | Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) | Structured Query Language (SQL) |
|---|---|---|
| Code is focused on object manipulation | ||
| Tables can be joined to enhance searching | ||
| Programmers can choose the language used to access the database |
Reveal answer
| Row | Answer |
|---|---|
| Code is focused on object manipulation | orm |
| Tables can be joined to enhance searching | sql |
| Programmers can choose the language used to access the database | orm |
Marking rubric
| Marks | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Correctly matches each characteristic to the appropriate approach. |
Explanation
ORM lets programmers work with database records as objects in their chosen programming language. SQL directly queries relational tables and supports joins.
Metadata
- Submitter
- Seed data
- Created
- 2026-05-01
- Status
- published
- Syllabus
- SE12-WEB-ORM-SQL SE-12-01
- Tags
- ORM SQL databases web programming