19.4.3 - Indexing in MongoDB
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Practice Questions
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What command is used to create an index in MongoDB?
💡 Hint: Think about the method name you use for creating indexes.
What is the main benefit of using indexes?
💡 Hint: Consider how searching works in a database.
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What command is used to create an index on a collection?
💡 Hint: Think of the structure and function of the command.
True or False: Creating too many indexes can improve read performance indefinitely.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between read and write operations.
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Suppose you have a large collection of user data, but read operations are slow. How would you approach optimizing it using indexes?
💡 Hint: Focus on the most commonly accessed data attributes.
Critique a database design where every field is indexed. What are the potential issues?
💡 Hint: Consider how writes and reads interact with indexing.
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