Database Management
Accenture Technical PrimermediumDatabase Management03 Data Definition Language

An emp table contains fields employ name, desig and salary. How do you drop column salary?

Answer options

A
alter table emp drop column salary;
B
drop column salary from emp;
C
alter emp drop salary;
D
delete column salary from emp;

Correct answer: alter table emp drop column salary;

Explanation

Quick AnswerThe correct answer is alter table emp drop column salary; because it directly addresses the core logic of Database Management.

The correct DDL is: ALTER TABLE emp DROP COLUMN salary;

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