Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals — Question 162

SELECT, INSERT, and UPDATE are examples of which type of SQL statement?

Answer options

• A. Data Definition Language (DDL)
• B. Data Control Language (DCL)
• C. Data Manipulation Language (DML)

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as SELECT, INSERT, and UPDATE are all operations that modify or retrieve data within a database, which falls under Data Manipulation Language (DML). Options A and B refer to different types of SQL statements; DDL is for defining database structures, while DCL is for controlling access to data.