Question

When you ask the database more complex questions using comparison operators, you are conducting a _____?

Answer 1

When you ask the database more complex questions using comparison operators, you are conducting a query.
The term "query" denotes  a programmatic statement that is understand by a the DBMS(Database management system) that understands how to access and manipulate data within a database. 

Answer 2

When you ask the database more complex questions using comparison operators, you are conducting a  Query.
A Query-is an inquiry into the database using the SELECT statement.It is used to extract data from the database in a readable format according to the users request.