Remove Table and Data Command

D.

The correct answer is D. DROP.

The DROP command is used to completely remove a table and its data from a relational database. It is important to note that the DROP command is a permanent action, and it cannot be undone. Therefore, it is recommended to create a backup of the database before dropping any table.

Here is an example of the syntax used to drop a table named "employees" in SQL:

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DROP TABLE employees; 

The above command will remove the "employees" table and all its data from the database.

To explain the other options listed:

• UPDATE command is used to modify existing data in a table, not remove a table and its data.
• DELETE command is used to remove specific rows of data from a table, not remove the entire table.
• ALTER command is used to modify the structure of an existing table, not remove a table and its data.