Database Management
Accenture Technical PrimermediumDatabase ManagementData Definition Language

Which of the following options is not correct?

Answer options

A
ALTER TABLE emp DROP column_name;
B
ALTER TABLE emp DROP COLUMN salary;
C
ALTER TABLE emp ADD COLUMN salary NUMBER;
D
ALTER TABLE emp MODIFY salary VARCHAR(20);

Correct answer: ALTER TABLE emp DROP column_name;

Explanation

Quick AnswerThe correct answer is ALTER TABLE emp DROP column_name; because it directly addresses the core logic of Database Management.

The correct syntax requires the COLUMN keyword: ALTER TABLE emp DROP COLUMN salary; — DROP column_name; is invalid.

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