Practice - Basic Concept
Practice Questions
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What is shadow paging?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of the two tables in data management.
Define atomicity.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a transaction if it fails.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does shadow paging use to maintain atomicity and durability?
💡 Hint: Consider the concept of backup in recovery techniques.
True or False: Shadow paging requires extensive undo/redo logging.
💡 Hint: Recall the advantages that shadow paging offers over traditional logging methods.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine implementing shadow paging in a multi-user database environment. What challenges may arise with concurrent modifications, and how would you address them?
💡 Hint: Consider how shadow tables could be affected when multiple transactions modify the same data.
Design a scenario where shadow paging could be beneficial for a specific type of database. Discuss its advantages and potential limitations.
💡 Hint: Think of the implications of failures and the need for consistent snapshots.
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