Snowpro Associate Platform · Free Practice Question Easy

Question 16

What is the purpose of the USE SCHEMA command in Snowflake?
  • A To modify the schema structure in a session
  • B To set the current schema for a session
  • C To create a new schema in a database
  • D To take ownership of an existing schema
Reveal correct answer

Correct answer: B

Explanation

✅ To set the current schema for a session

Explanation:

The USE SCHEMA command in Snowflake is used to set the active schema for the current session. Once set, any unqualified object names (like SELECT * FROM my_table) will be resolved within that schema, simplifying queries and operations. It’s a way to define the default context for database interactions during a session.

❌ Why the other options are incorrect?

  • To create a new schema in a database → Incorrect, as that requires the CREATE SCHEMA command.

  • To take ownership of an existing schema → Incorrect, since ownership changes are handled via GRANT OWNERSHIP.

  • To modify the schema structure in a session → Incorrect, because schema structure changes involve DDL commands like ALTER SCHEMA, not USE SCHEMA.

You can explore examples and syntax in Snowflake’s official documentation.

Discussion

Think the marked answer is wrong, or have a better explanation? Share it below — comments appear after review.

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Preparing For

Your Certification?

255+ certifications
Detailed explanations
Free PDF samples

Has All The Questions You Need