Question 31

Answer D is correct. To import data using bulk tools the data must be prepared in sequence. You can do this by exporting the data using a SQL query with the ORDER BY clause. There is no mechanism available to alter the order by using the BCP or BULK INSERT commands.

For more information, see the following sources:

• Chapter 5, "Data Consumption and Throughput"

• SQL Server 2005 Books Online: "SQL Server Database Engine, Administering the Database Engine, Importing and Exporting Bulk Data"