Which table hint should you use?

You develop a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database that contains a heap named OrdersHistorical.

You write the following Transact-SQL query:

• INSERT INTO OrdersHistorical

• SELECT * FROM CompletedOrders

You need to optimize transaction logging and locking for the statement.

Which table hint should you use?
A . HOLDLOCK
B . ROWLOCK
C . XLOCK
D . UPDLOCK
E . TABLOCK

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Answer: E

Explanation:

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