### Q1: What is the primary purpose of the SELECT keyword in a basic SQL query?  
### Q2: How would you modify a SQL query to sort results alphabetically by last name after filtering by country?  
### Q3: What are some advanced functionalities you might explore in SQL beyond basic queries?  
### Q4: How can SQL queries help you efficiently analyze customer transactions in your finance role?  
### Q5: In what ways can writing SQL queries improve the accuracy of financial reporting?  
### Q6: Describe how SQL can be utilized to identify trends in spending patterns within your organization.  
### Q7: What strategies would you use to explain the importance of SQL to a team member unfamiliar with it?  
### Q8: How can you effectively communicate the insights gained from SQL queries to stakeholders in your organization?  
### Q9: What techniques can you use to ensure your SQL-based reports are clear and actionable for non-technical audiences?