- They are specifed on a query level with an AS keyword in an sql statement
- The defnition is kept in cache 2) Volatile Table - They are dropped when the session ended - Created and populated/materialized under user's space (spool - The defnition is kept in cache - !oes not allow inde" to #e created 3) Global Temporary Table - Created and populated/materialized under temporary (temp space - The defnation is stored in data dictionary hence it can #e accessed #y other users - Survive Teradata system restarts - Allows inde" to #e created