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This video tutorial explains how to use the SELECT TOP clause in SQL to limit the number of records returned from a query. It covers fetching a specific number of top records, using percentages to retrieve a portion of records, and combining the SELECT TOP clause with the WHERE clause to apply conditions. Examples are provided using an Employee table to demonstrate these concepts.

What is the purpose of the SELECT TOP clause in SQL?

How can you fetch the top two records from a table using SQL?

Explain how to use the SELECT TOP percent clause with an example.

What happens if you add a WHERE clause to a SELECT TOP statement?

Describe the process of fetching records with a salary greater than 7000 using the SELECT TOP clause.