SQL Server Course for Beginners with 100+ examples - Indexes in SQL

The video tutorial demonstrates how to use the SQL SELECT INTO statement to copy data from an existing table into a new table, effectively creating a backup. It covers accessing the database, viewing records, and copying all or specific columns to a new table. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions and examples to illustrate the process.

What is the primary purpose of using the SELECT INTO statement in SQL?

• To update existing records

• To copy data from one table to a new table

• To create a new database

• To delete data from a table

Which command is used to view the records of a table in SQL?

• UPDATE

• DELETE

• SELECT

• INSERT

What symbol is used in SQL to select all columns from a table?

• &

• %

• *

• #

When copying specific columns using SELECT INTO, what must be removed from the query?

• The FROM keyword

• The INTO keyword

• The star (*) symbol

• The table name

What is the result of executing a SELECT INTO statement with specific columns?

• A new table with only the specified columns

• A new table with all columns

• An error message

• No changes to the database