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Database System Concepts
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Author:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan
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Chapter1: Introduction
Section: Chapter Questions
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Transcribed Image Text:### SQL Table Creation Exercise
This section demonstrates an SQL code snippet intended to create a table in a database. Here is the code provided in the example:
```sql
CREATE TABLE SALES_REP (
REP_ID CHAR(2) PRIMARY KEY,
FIRST_NAME VARCHAR(20),
LAST_NAME VARCHAR(20),
ADDRESS VARCHAR(30),
CITY VARCHAR(15),
STATE CHAR(2),
POSTAL CHAR(5),
CELL_PHONE CHAR(12),
COMMISSION NUMERIC(7, 2),
RATE NUMERIC(3, 2)
);
```
**Explanation:**
- **REP_ID CHAR(2) PRIMARY KEY**: This field stores a two-character representative ID and serves as the primary key.
- **FIRST_NAME VARCHAR(20)**: This field stores the first name of the sales representative, with a maximum length of 20 characters.
- **LAST_NAME VARCHAR(20)**: This field stores the last name of the sales representative, with a maximum length of 20 characters.
- **ADDRESS VARCHAR(30)**: This field stores the address, with a maximum length of 30 characters.
- **CITY VARCHAR(15)**: This field stores the city name, with a maximum length of 15 characters.
- **STATE CHAR(2)**: This field stores the state code, with a fixed length of 2 characters.
- **POSTAL CHAR(5)**: This field stores the postal code, with a fixed length of 5 characters.
- **CELL_PHONE CHAR(12)**: This field stores the cell phone number, with a fixed length of 12 characters.
- **COMMISSION NUMERIC(7, 2)**: This field stores commission values in a numeric format, with up to 7 digits and 2 decimal places.
- **RATE NUMERIC(3, 2)**: This field stores rate values in a numeric format, with up to 3 digits and 2 decimal places.
### Error Handling
The log note at the bottom of the code execution window reads:
```
ERROR 1050 (42S01) at line 1: Table 'SALES_REP' already exists
```
**Explanation:**
- This error indicates that an attempt was made to create a table named `SALES_REP`, but it already exists in the database. This situation requires either deletion of the existing table or altering the SQL command to account for the existing table structure.
###

Transcribed Image Text:**Task Overview: Creating a Sales Representative Table**
### Task 1:
- **Objective:** Create a table named `REP` which has the same structure as the `SALES_REP` table.
- **Columns Overview:**
- Exclude `COMMISSION` and `RATE` columns from the original structure.
- Columns should use the `NUMERIC` data type where applicable.
- **Procedure:**
- Use the `DESCRIBE SALES_REP;` command to understand the layout and features of the `REP` table.
### SQL Query:
```sql
CREATE TABLE SALES_REP (
REP_ID CHAR(2) PRIMARY KEY,
FIRST_NAME VARCHAR(20),
LAST_NAME VARCHAR(20),
ADDRESS VARCHAR(20),
CITY VARCHAR(15),
STATE CHAR(2),
POSTAL CHAR(9),
CELL_PHONE CHAR(12),
COMMISSION NUMERIC(2, 1),
RATE NUMERIC(3, 2)
);
```
### Error Message:
- `ERROR 1050 (42501): Table 'SALES_REP' already exists`
### Task 2:
- **Step:** Add a new row to the `REP` table:
- `rep ID`: 35
- `first name`: Fred
- `last name`: Kiser
- `address`: 427 Billings Dr.
- `city`: Cody
- `state`: WY
### Notes:
- The table creation may be unnecessary as the table already exists, requiring adjustments or additions in the existing structure.
- Ensure consistency with existing database structures.
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