Database Management
Accenture Technical PrimermediumDatabase Management3. Data 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 is ALTER TABLE emp DROP COLUMN salary; — missing the COLUMN keyword.

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