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What is a SQL view best described as?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
SQL - Views
What is a SQL view best described as?
AA backup copy of a database
BA physical table storing data permanently
CA saved query that acts like a virtual table
DA user account with special permissions
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand what a view is

    A view is not a physical table but a saved SQL query that can be treated like a table.

  2. Step 2: Compare options to definition

    A saved query that acts like a virtual table matches the definition exactly. The other options describe different database concepts like backups, physical tables, or user permissions.

  3. Final Answer:

    A saved query that acts like a virtual table -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    View = saved query acting like table [OK]
Quick Trick: Remember: Views are saved queries, not real tables [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking views store data physically
  • Confusing views with backups
  • Assuming views are user accounts

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