Microsoft Exam Questions

You need to create a query for a report

You have a database named Sales that contains the tables shown in the exhibit. (Click the Exhibit button).

You need to create a query for a report. The query must meet the following requirements:
• NOT use object delimiters.
• Use the first initial of the table as an alias.
• Return the most recent order date for each customer.
• Retrieve the last name of the person who placed the order.
The solution must support the ANSI SQL-99 standard.
Part of the correct T-SQL statement has been provided in the answer area. Provide the complete code.

Answer: See the explanation.

Explanation:
SELECT C.LastName,
MAX(O.OrderDate) AS MostRecentOrderDate
FROM Customers AS C INNER JOIN Orders AS O
ON C.CustomerID=O.CustomerID
GROUP BY C.Lastname
ORDER BY MAX (O.OrderDate) DESC