MYSQL DATABASE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

What does the DROP TABLE statement do in MySQL?

How do you use the DROP TABLE statement to delete a table named employees?

What happens to the data in a table when you execute the DROP TABLE statement?

How can you safely check if a table exists before dropping it?

Can you drop multiple tables with a single DROP TABLE statement? Provide an example.

What privileges are required to execute the DROP TABLE statement in MySQL?

What is the impact of dropping a table on its indexes and constraints?

How does dropping a table affect views and stored procedures that depend on the table?

Explain the difference between DROP TABLE and TRUNCATE TABLE.

Describe a scenario where using DROP TABLE might not be appropriate and suggest an alternative approach.