When you sort data in query the record in the underlying table are actually?

When you sort data in a query, the records in the underlying table remain unchanged; the sorting only affects the way the data is presented in the query result. The sorting operation is performed in memory, allowing for a temporary arrangement of the records based on the specified criteria. This means that while you can view the sorted data, the original order in the table is preserved. Thus, any subsequent queries or operations on the table will reflect the original, unsorted order.