Database Management
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What is the key difference between DELETE and TRUNCATE in SQL?

Answer options

A
DELETE is DDL; TRUNCATE is DML
B
DELETE can have a WHERE clause; TRUNCATE removes all rows
C
DELETE is faster than TRUNCATE
D
TRUNCATE can be rolled back; DELETE cannot

Correct answer: DELETE can have a WHERE clause; TRUNCATE removes all rows

Explanation

Quick AnswerThe correct answer is DELETE can have a WHERE clause; TRUNCATE removes all rows because it directly addresses the core logic of Database Management.

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