DS0-001 Data Querying And Analysis Practice Question
Which SQL command is used to add new records to an existing table?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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INSERT
INSERT INTO is the standard command for adding new rows to a database table.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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UPDATE
Why it's wrong here
UPDATE modifies existing records.
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SELECT
Why it's wrong here
SELECT retrieves data.
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ALTER
Why it's wrong here
ALTER modifies the table structure.
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INSERT
Why this is correct
INSERT adds new records.
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