DS0-001 Database Structures And SQL Practice Question
Which SQL command is used to permanently remove all rows from a table while keeping the table definition intact?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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TRUNCATE
TRUNCATE is a DDL operation that removes all records from a table and is generally faster than DELETE because it does not log individual row deletions.
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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DELETE
Why it's wrong here
DELETE removes rows but is a DML operation and slower for bulk deletion.
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DROP
Why it's wrong here
DROP removes the table definition entirely.
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REMOVE
Why it's wrong here
REMOVE is not a standard SQL command.
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TRUNCATE
Why this is correct
TRUNCATE effectively clears all data in a table.
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