Which SQL statement correctly modifies the definition of an existing view named sales_summary?
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SQL - Views
Which SQL statement correctly modifies the definition of an existing view named sales_summary?
AALTER VIEW sales_summary AS SELECT * FROM sales WHERE amount > 1000;
BUPDATE VIEW sales_summary SET query = 'SELECT * FROM sales';
CMODIFY VIEW sales_summary AS SELECT * FROM sales;
DREPLACE VIEW sales_summary AS SELECT * FROM sales WHERE amount > 1000;
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify correct syntax to change a view
Standard SQL uses ALTER VIEW to redefine a view's query.
Step 2: Check each option's validity
ALTER VIEW sales_summary AS SELECT * FROM sales WHERE amount > 1000; uses ALTER VIEW with a new SELECT statement, which is correct. Other options use invalid or unsupported syntax.
Final Answer:
ALTER VIEW sales_summary AS SELECT * FROM sales WHERE amount > 1000; -> Option A
Quick Check:
ALTER VIEW changes view definition = A [OK]
Quick Trick:Use ALTER VIEW with AS and new SELECT to change a view [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
Using UPDATE or MODIFY instead of ALTER
Trying to rename view with ALTER VIEW
Using REPLACE VIEW which is not standard SQL
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