a query that makes updates to many records at the same time
a query that modifies a database and does not return data
a stored procedure that inserts, modifies, or deletes data, by using the SQL INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements
A query that performs one or more actions when run
A query that is used to select records and perform operations on them, such as deleting them or placing them in new tables.
A query that updates a table (such as deleting records, updating records, creating a new table, or appending records to an existing table).