I too, like most others, initially felt inclined to believe none of the answers was PERFECTLY CORRECT because the text - in the middle of the answer set - was a bit misleading - mainly because everyone expected the OUTPUT to come from the select * from #temp, which could not "emit" the output displayed in the answer choices.

However, I chose the right answer because there didn't seem to be any other answer coming close. The "right answer" had all the ingredients though not exactly in the 'proper way'.

I see both sides of the argument - one asserting that "There is no correct answer" and the other inviting us to focus on the "larger picture".

My only submission is for us to be a little more considerate for the poster. Someone has spent some time and effort creating the question. Creating is not an easy business and I quite liked the frankness displayed by another poster on the forum who openly accepted he wasn't quite wired for doing such a thing. Let's be a little considerate, folks. Let's also keep in mind that even those posting the questions may not be experts at creating questions. I don't think we have folks dedicated here to proof-read questions thoroughly before the questions are printed. If we are so irked by "inappropriate/incorrect" question why don't we form a volunteer group (on a revolving basis maybe) who would do the needful.

Somebody brought GRE type questions into the picture which was again very surprising. This is a forum for learning and sharing. Let's give kudos and help make this forum a great learning experience for everyone.

If anything - pure criticism without being properly backed by a plan of action to fix the source of criticism is a sheer waste of time IMHO.

Regards

Saurabh