The CUBE operator in SQL generates a multi-dimensional aggregation, creating subtotals for all combinations of specified columns. It’s particularly useful for advanced reporting and OLAP-style summaries.
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Which of the following best describes GROUP BY CUBE(a, b)?
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How many rows of groupings are generated for CUBE(a, b, c) (excluding duplicates)?
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Which SQL clause is CUBE most closely associated with?
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What is the output of:
SELECT region, product, SUM(sales) FROM orders GROUP BY CUBE(region, product);
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What is the number of grouping sets in `CUBE(a, b)`?
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What happens when you add `GROUPING()` function in a `CUBE` query?
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Which of the following is equivalent to `CUBE(a, b)`?
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What does the `()` grouping set represent in a `CUBE` output?
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In which scenario is `CUBE` preferred over `ROLLUP`?
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What is the key difference between `ROLLUP` and `CUBE`?
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What does `GROUPING(region)` return in a CUBE result row where `region` is NULL due to aggregation?
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Which SQL dialects support `CUBE` natively?
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What will happen if you use `CUBE` with three columns (a, b, c)?
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Which function allows replacing NULLs in a CUBE report for display clarity?
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Summary
The SQL “CUBE” operator generates aggregated reports for all combinations of selected columns. It’s highly useful in OLAP and business intelligence, providing full-dimensional data summaries in a single query.
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