Question

what does the top section of a query window display

Answer 1

It is assumed here that the query is related to SQL Server Compact 3.5 Query Analyzer.

The top section of the query window mainly shows four tabs - Objects, SQL, Grid and Notes.

Objects tab is for database management and connections, explore, add and drop database objects. The SQL tab is a command-line editor which may be used to type, execute and save SQL statements and to manage script files. Grid shows the results of a query and the Notes tab shows messages after command execution from either the Objects or SQL tabs.  

Answer 2

Answer:

the answer is

a. selected table