PCPP2 Database Access Practice Question
When using SQLAlchemy Declarative Base, how do you define a table name that differs from the class name?
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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Set __tablename__ = 'name'
The __tablename__ attribute is used to explicitly map a class to a specific table name.
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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Set __tablename__ = 'name'
Why this is correct
This is the required attribute for table mapping.
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Set __table_name__ = 'name'
Why it's wrong here
The correct attribute is __tablename__.
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Map it in the metadata object.
Why it's wrong here
While possible, __tablename__ is the standard approach.
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Use the 'table' argument in the class definition.
Why it's wrong here
Declarative syntax uses class attributes, not arguments.
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