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SQL Interview Question and Answer | External Table in SQL In SQL interviews, you’ll often face tricky questions that test your problem-solving skills. One such question asked in a Data Analyst interview was: "You have a CSV file and must analyze it using SQL—but you cannot import or upload it into the database. What will you do?" Many candidates get stuck here! However, the right approach is to use an External Table in SQL, which allows you to query data from a file without importing it into the database. In this video, I’ll show you the best way to tackle this challenge using External Tables in Oracle SQL. You’ll learn: ✅ How to create an External Table to query CSV data. ✅ The required SQL commands step by step. ✅ Common mistakes to avoid in SQL interviews. 🚀 Want to master SQL for interviews? Grab my 300+ page e-book on SQL Window Functions, Real-World Use Cases, and Interview Questions for just ₹250! 🎯 📌 Get your copy here: http://dataprofy.com/shop 🔔 Subscribe for more SQL interview tips! ============ Watch how to configure Oracle on VS Code https://youtu.be/6mwAx4sGhwk Explore the complete PL/SQL course for FREE on my website at https://www.rebellionrider.com/category/pl-sql/ ============ The camera gear I use in my Videos https://www.amazon.in/shop/manishsharma?listId=DU9UM0XL97KM&ref=idea_share_inf ============ Connect With Me on My Social Media https://www.instagram.com/RebellionRider/ https://www.facebook.com/TheRebellionRider/ https://twitter.com/RebellionRider https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannbhardwaj/ ============ FAQ Which book to refer to learn - PL/SQL https://amzn.to/2QE1jX0 Performance Tuning https://amzn.to/2sgiAw4 1z0-071 Exam https://amzn.to/2sgfeJw Python Programming https://amzn.to/305UEbh ============ AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon.in. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. #rebellionrider ============= 💡 SQL Interview Question and Answer 💡 This tricky SQL interview question was asked in a Data Analyst interview: "You have a CSV file, and you must analyze it using SQL—but you cannot import it into the database. What will you do?" In this video, I’ll show you the best way to tackle this challenge using External Tables in Oracle SQL. You’ll learn: ✅ What You’ll Learn in This Video: How to create an External Table in SQL step by step. How Oracle Database handles CSV files as external tables. SQL interview question and answer explained in detail. Common mistakes to avoid when working with external tables. How to query an external table in SQL just like a normal table.
