FC0-U71 Data and Database Fundamentals Practice Question
Which SQL statement is used to remove all rows from a table while keeping the table structure?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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DELETE FROM table_name;
DELETE removes rows based on a condition or all rows if no WHERE clause is used, but TRUNCATE also removes all rows. However, DELETE is the standard DML command.
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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DROP TABLE
Why it's wrong here
DROP TABLE removes the entire table structure.
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ALTER TABLE
Why it's wrong here
ALTER TABLE modifies table structure, does not remove rows.
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DELETE FROM table_name;
Why this is correct
Correct. DELETE without WHERE removes all rows but keeps the table.
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REMOVE FROM table_name;
Why it's wrong here
REMOVE is not a SQL command.
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