Q. The default case sensitivity of the database and table names depends on . . . . . . . .

Explanation by: Shiva Ram

Server SQL mode: This is the correct option. The default case sensitivity of database and table names in MySQL is influenced by the SQL mode set for the server. The SQL mode determines various aspects of MySQL's behavior, including how it handles identifier case sensitivity. In certain SQL modes, such as ANSI_QUOTES, database and table names are treated as case-sensitive, while in others, such as IGNORE_SPACE, they are treated as case-insensitive.