ADVANCE Certification Book Chapter 2 Q5

[rimal_mahesh]

5. Which of the following displays the structure of a table in the SAS log?
a. proc sql;
describe as
select *
from certadv.payrollmaster;
quit;
b. proc sql;
describe contents certadv.payrollmaster;
quit;
c. proc sql;
describe table certadv.payrollmaster;
quit;
d. proc sql;
describe * from certadv.payrollmaster;
quit;

5. Correct answer: b
The DESCRIBE TABLE statement lists the column attributes for a specified table.

Looks Obvious C is the answer

[Ksharp]

Did you run B code in SAS. B code is not right .

[Mark2010 · Accepted solution]

I agree with you and will relay to the SAS Press team. The rationale description is correct, but it identifies the wrong answer letter, which should be C rather than B.