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This video tutorial explains how to use the Max function in SQL to find the largest value in a column. It provides an example using an employee table to find the maximum salary. The tutorial covers executing SQL commands, using the Max function, and adding an alias to the result for better readability.

What is the primary purpose of the Max function in SQL?

• To calculate the average value of a column

• To count the number of entries in a column

• To return the largest value in a column

• To find the smallest value in a column

Which SQL command is used to display all records from a table?

• SHOW ALL FROM table_name

• SELECT MAX FROM table_name

• SELECT * FROM table_name

• DISPLAY * FROM table_name

What is the correct SQL syntax to find the maximum salary from the employee table?

• SELECT MAX(salary) FROM employee

• SELECT salary FROM employee WHERE MAX

• SELECT MAXIMUM(salary) FROM employee

• SELECT salary FROM employee ORDER BY salary DESC LIMIT 1

Why is an alias used when displaying the result of the Max function?

• To sort the results in ascending order

• To change the data type of the result

• To provide a name for the result column

• To hide the column name

What is the maximum salary found in the employee table according to the video?

• 10000

• 9500

• 9000

• 8500