You run ANALYZE sales_data; but get an error: permission denied for relation sales_data. What is the likely cause?

medium📝 Debug Q6 of 15

PostgreSQL - Performance Tuning

You run ANALYZE sales_data; but get an error: permission denied for relation sales_data. What is the likely cause?

AYou lack SELECT permission on the sales_data table

BThe sales_data table does not exist

CANALYZE command is misspelled

DThe database is in read-only mode

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze error message
Permission denied means the user lacks rights to access the table.
Step 2: Check other options
Table existence error would differ; misspelling causes syntax error; read-only mode error differs.
Final Answer:
You lack SELECT permission on the sales_data table -> Option A
Quick Check:
Permission denied = missing SELECT rights [OK]

Quick Trick: ANALYZE needs SELECT permission on the table [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Master "Performance Tuning" in PostgreSQL

9 interactive learning modes - each teaches the same concept differently

Want More Practice?

15+ quiz questions · All difficulty levels · Free