What is the maximum date value that can be stored in a SMALLDATETIME data type?
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June 6, 2079
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July 6, 2079
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December 31, 2079
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December 31, 9999
SMALLDATETIME in SQL Server stores dates from January 1, 1900 to June 6, 2079. The upper limit is 2079-06-06 23:59:59 because SMALLDATETIME uses 2 bytes for time (minutes only). Option D shows the DATETIME maximum, which extends to 9999. The specific date June 6, 2079 is the exact last valid date.
To answer this question, we need to understand the range of values that can be stored in the SMALLDATETIME data type.
The SMALLDATETIME data type in SQL Server is used to store dates and times with a precision of one minute. It has a range from January 1, 1900, to June 6, 2079.
Let's go through each option to determine the correct answer:
Option A) June 6, 2079 - This option is correct because it falls within the range of values that can be stored in the SMALLDATETIME data type.
Option B) July 6, 2079 - This option is incorrect because it falls outside the range of values that can be stored in the SMALLDATETIME data type.
Option C) December 31, 2079 - This option is incorrect because it falls outside the range of values that can be stored in the SMALLDATETIME data type.
Option D) December 31, 9999 - This option is incorrect because it falls outside the range of values that can be stored in the SMALLDATETIME data type.
The correct answer is A) June 6, 2079. This option is correct because it falls within the range of values that can be stored in the SMALLDATETIME data type.