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1.	What is the best data type definition for Oracle when a field is alphanumeric and has a length that can vary?
A.	VARCHAR2
B.	CHAR
C.	LONG
D.	NUMBER
Answer» B. CHAR

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What is the best data type definition for Oracle when a field is alphanumeric and has a fixed length?