Question

How can you drop (DELETE) a database in the MySQL server?

A) By using the "DROP DATABASE" command.
B) By deleting the database folder from the file system.
C) By using the MySQL Control Panel.
D) By renaming the database.

Answer 1

To delete a database in MySQL, use the "DROP DATABASE" command. This will remove the entire database and its contents. Ensure you have the correct permissions and backup important data before doing so.

Step-by-step explanation:

To delete a database in the MySQL server, you would use the "DROP DATABASE" command (option A). This command removes the database with all of its tables and data. Here's how you can execute the command:

DROP DATABASE database_name;

Make sure to replace database_name with the name of the database you wish to drop. Before proceeding, ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform this action and always back up any important data, as this action cannot be undone. Options B, C, and D are not standard or safe methods for deleting a MySQL database and often lack proper cleanup of system catalogs and metadata managed by MySQL