Creating a New Table in Azure Synapse Analytics

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What is the primary purpose of the Transact-SQL syntax conventions section in the provided text?

To provide guidance on how to use temporary tables in Azure Synapse Analytics

To explain the syntax and arguments used in creating new tables in Azure Synapse Analytics or Analytics Platform System (PDW) (correct)

To list the Windows collations supported by SQL Server

To discuss the different table structures and indexing options available in Azure Synapse Analytics

Which of the following is NOT a valid table structure option mentioned in the text?

PRIMARY KEY (correct)

DEFAULT constant_expression

CONSTRAINT constraint_name

UNIQUE KEY

If a user wants to create a local temporary table in Azure Synapse Analytics, what is the correct syntax for the table_name argument?

temporary_table_name

temp_table_name

#table_name (correct)

table_name

What is the default value for the NULL/NOT NULL column option in Azure Synapse Analytics?

NULL Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the section on Indexing tables in Azure Synapse Analytics?

To provide guidance on choosing the type of table to create Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a valid argument for the CREATE TABLE statement in Azure Synapse Analytics or Analytics Platform System (PDW)?

column_type Signup and view all the answers

What is the default value of n for the `datetimeoffset` data type?

7 Signup and view all the answers

How does the `datetime2` data type differ from the `datetime` data type?

It allows you to specify the number of fractional seconds. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of characters used to store a `datetime` value?

23 Signup and view all the answers

How is the `date` data type stored internally?

As an integer Signup and view all the answers

What is the default value of n for the `time` data type?

7 Signup and view all the answers

What determines the precision and storage size of the `float` data type?

The value of n Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the CLUSTERED COLUMNSTORE INDEX option is correct?

It stores the table as a clustered columnstore index, which is the default for Azure Synapse Analytics. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the DISTRIBUTION = HASH option?

It assigns each row to one distribution by hashing the value stored in the specified distribution column(s), allowing for more even distribution of data. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the DISTRIBUTION = ROUND_ROBIN option is correct?

It distributes the rows evenly across all distributions in a round-robin fashion, which is the default for Azure Synapse Analytics. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PARTITION option?

It creates one or more table partitions, which are horizontal table slices that allow operations on subsets of rows. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the CLUSTERED INDEX option is correct?

It stores the table as a clustered index with one or more key columns, storing the data by row. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the DISTRIBUTION = REPLICATE option?

It stores one copy of the table on each Compute node, which is the default for Analytics Platform System (PDW). Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the HEAP option is correct?

It stores the table as a heap, which is the default for Analytics Platform System (PDW). Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the LOCATION = USER_DB option?

It is deprecated and no longer affects behavior, though it is still syntactically accepted. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about ordered clustered columnstore indexes is correct?

Data in an ordered clustered columnstore index is sorted before being compressed into columnstore segments. Signup and view all the answers

Which data types are supported in Azure Synapse Analytics?

Azure Synapse Analytics supports the most commonly used data types. Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of the Transact-SQL syntax conventions section in the provided text?

Which of the following is NOT a valid table structure option mentioned in the text?

If a user wants to create a local temporary table in Azure Synapse Analytics, what is the correct syntax for the table_name argument?

What is the default value for the NULL/NOT NULL column option in Azure Synapse Analytics?

What is the purpose of the section on Indexing tables in Azure Synapse Analytics?

Which of the following is NOT a valid argument for the CREATE TABLE statement in Azure Synapse Analytics or Analytics Platform System (PDW)?

What is the default value of n for the `datetimeoffset` data type?

How does the `datetime2` data type differ from the `datetime` data type?

What is the maximum number of characters used to store a `datetime` value?

How is the `date` data type stored internally?

What is the default value of n for the `time` data type?

What determines the precision and storage size of the `float` data type?

Which statement about the CLUSTERED COLUMNSTORE INDEX option is correct?

What is the purpose of the DISTRIBUTION = HASH option?

Which statement about the DISTRIBUTION = ROUND_ROBIN option is correct?

What is the purpose of the PARTITION option?

Which statement about the CLUSTERED INDEX option is correct?

What is the purpose of the DISTRIBUTION = REPLICATE option?

Which statement about the HEAP option is correct?

What is the purpose of the LOCATION = USER_DB option?

Which statement about ordered clustered columnstore indexes is correct?

Which data types are supported in Azure Synapse Analytics?

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of the Transact-SQL syntax conventions section in the provided text?

Which of the following is NOT a valid table structure option mentioned in the text?

If a user wants to create a local temporary table in Azure Synapse Analytics, what is the correct syntax for the table_name argument?

What is the default value for the NULL/NOT NULL column option in Azure Synapse Analytics?

What is the purpose of the section on Indexing tables in Azure Synapse Analytics?

Which of the following is NOT a valid argument for the CREATE TABLE statement in Azure Synapse Analytics or Analytics Platform System (PDW)?

What is the default value of n for the datetimeoffset data type?

How does the datetime2 data type differ from the datetime data type?

What is the maximum number of characters used to store a datetime value?

How is the date data type stored internally?

What is the default value of n for the time data type?

What determines the precision and storage size of the float data type?

Which statement about the CLUSTERED COLUMNSTORE INDEX option is correct?

What is the purpose of the DISTRIBUTION = HASH option?

Which statement about the DISTRIBUTION = ROUND_ROBIN option is correct?

What is the purpose of the PARTITION option?

Which statement about the CLUSTERED INDEX option is correct?

What is the purpose of the DISTRIBUTION = REPLICATE option?

Which statement about the HEAP option is correct?

What is the purpose of the LOCATION = USER_DB option?

Which statement about ordered clustered columnstore indexes is correct?

Which data types are supported in Azure Synapse Analytics?

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AZURE TIDE Real Estate Law Quiz

Azure Synapse Analytics Management Quiz

What is the default value of n for the `datetimeoffset` data type?

How does the `datetime2` data type differ from the `datetime` data type?

What is the maximum number of characters used to store a `datetime` value?

How is the `date` data type stored internally?

What is the default value of n for the `time` data type?

What determines the precision and storage size of the `float` data type?