# The SELECT Statement

A query is a question you ask the database.

![Cheat sheet: The SELECT Statement](https://fsdtrainingmedia.blob.core.windows.net/public/images/2026/11/4398f68e34fe401d841213fad48467d3.webp)

- Category: SQL
- Level: Novice
- Tags: mysql, sql
- Updated: November 3, 2026

Source: https://www.ask-codey.com/cheat-sheets/the-select-statement-an-overview-cheat-sheet