Practice Types of JDBC Drivers - 19.3.1 | 19. Database Connectivity (e.g., JDBC) | Advanced Programming
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does JDBC stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what JDBC is used for.

Question 2

Easy

Why is the JDBC-ODBC Bridge Driver deprecated?

💡 Hint: What are ODBC drivers typically used for?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main disadvantage of the JDBC-ODBC Bridge Driver?

  • Performance issues
  • Ease of use
  • Wide compatibility

💡 Hint: Think about why we avoid using deprecated technologies.

Question 2

True or False: The Thin Driver is written entirely in Java and is platform-independent.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What advantages do you see in using a programming language designed for portability?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Suppose you are developing an application that needs to access multiple types of databases efficiently (e.g., MySQL and Oracle). Which JDBC driver would you choose and why?

💡 Hint: What does platform independence offer you in terms of flexibility?

Question 2

In what situations might a Native-API Driver become the preferred choice despite its limitations?

💡 Hint: Think about specific use cases that might require deep integration with certain databases.

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