Which of the following is the correct syntax to define a CTE named employee_cte using the WITH clause?

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SQL - Common Table Expressions (CTEs)

Which of the following is the correct syntax to define a CTE named employee_cte using the WITH clause?

AWITH employee_cte AS (SELECT * FROM employees) SELECT * FROM employee_cte;

BWITH employee_cte (SELECT * FROM employees);

CWITH employee_cte = SELECT * FROM employees; SELECT * FROM employee_cte;

DWITH (employee_cte) AS SELECT * FROM employees;

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall correct CTE syntax
The correct syntax is: WITH cte_name AS (subquery) SELECT ...
Step 2: Analyze options
WITH employee_cte AS (SELECT * FROM employees) SELECT * FROM employee_cte; follows the correct syntax with parentheses and AS keyword. Options B, C, and D have syntax errors or missing keywords.
Final Answer:
WITH employee_cte AS (SELECT * FROM employees) SELECT * FROM employee_cte; -> Option A
Quick Check:
WITH cte_name AS (subquery) [OK]

Quick Trick: WITH cte_name AS (subquery) is correct syntax [OK]

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