MSSQL DATABASE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

What is the purpose of the UPDATE statement in MSSQL?

How do you update multiple columns in a table using MSSQL?

What happens if you omit the WHERE clause in an UPDATE statement in MSSQL?

How do you update data in one table based on data from another table in MSSQL?

How do you use the OUTPUT clause with the UPDATE statement in MSSQL?

How do you update data with a subquery in MSSQL?

How do you perform a conditional update on multiple columns in MSSQL?

How can you track the changes made by an UPDATE statement in MSSQL?

How do you handle potential conflicts during an UPDATE operation in MSSQL?

Explain a scenario where using the UPDATE statement with transactions is crucial in MSSQL and describe how you would implement it.

What is the purpose of the UPDATE statement in MSSQL? Provide an example.

How can you use the UPDATE statement with a JOIN to modify data in one table based on another table?

What is data masking in MSSQL, and how is it related to the UPDATE statement?

What is Dynamic Data Masking (DDM), and how does it differ from using UPDATE for masking data?

What are some best practices for using the UPDATE statement for data masking or general data modification?