PCPP2 Database Access Practice Question
In SQL, which clause is used to filter results based on a condition after grouping?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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HAVING
The HAVING clause filters aggregated data, whereas WHERE filters raw data.
Answer analysis
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HAVING
Why this is correct
HAVING is for post-group filtering.
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WHERE
Why it's wrong here
WHERE filters before grouping.
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ORDER BY
Why it's wrong here
ORDER BY sorts the final results.
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GROUP BY
Why it's wrong here
GROUP BY performs the grouping.
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