DA0-002 Data Acquisition and Preparation Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid SQL clauses used to filter and sort data?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the distinction between SQL DML statements (DELETE, UPDATE, INSERT) and query clauses (WHERE, ORDER BY), trapping candidates who confuse data manipulation commands with data retrieval or sorting operations.
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Why each option matters
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WHERE
The WHERE clause is used to filter rows based on specified conditions, while the ORDER BY clause sorts the result set in ascending or descending order. Both are standard SQL clauses for data filtering and sorting, respectively.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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DELETE
Why it's wrong here
DELETE removes rows.
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WHERE
Why this is correct
WHERE filters rows based on conditions.
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ORDER BY
Why this is correct
ORDER BY sorts the result set.
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UPDATE
Why it's wrong here
UPDATE modifies existing data.
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INSERT
Why it's wrong here
INSERT adds new rows.
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