How can "U2" be retrieved from a table of artists?

The correct choice that retrieves "U2" from a table of artists is the option that specifies a SELECT statement with a WHERE clause. By using the command "SELECT * FROM Artists WHERE ArtistName='U2'", this instructs the database to look in the "Artists" table and return all columns of rows where the "ArtistName" field matches "U2".

This is a common SQL query structure used to filter results based on specific criteria, ensuring that only the data pertaining to "U2" is retrieved from the database. It effectively narrows down the selection to just those records that meet the condition, which is essential in handling data management accurately.

The other options do not conform to the correct SQL syntax or logic for retrieving a singular artist:

• The first choice attempts to select "U2" directly without specifying a column or a condition, which is not valid SQL syntax for fetching data from a table.

• The third option is incorrect because it uses the IN operator improperly; IN is typically used to check if a value exists in a set of values, but it's not necessary to use it in this context for a single match that applies to one artist's name.

• The fourth choice lacks the FROM clause entirely and incorrectly combines column