Practice How Checkpoints Work (simplified) (10.3.2) - Database Recovery
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How Checkpoints Work (Simplified)

Practice - How Checkpoints Work (Simplified)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a checkpoint in the context of a DBMS?

💡 Hint: Think about how databases manage data consistency during crashes.

Question 2 Easy

Why are dirty pages important during a checkpoint?

💡 Hint: Consider which pages need to reflect recent transactions.

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Question 1

What indicates the start of a checkpoint in a database system?

CHECKPOINT log record
BEGIN_TRANSACTION
COMMIT

💡 Hint: Think about what the initial step is when a checkpoint begins.

Question 2

True or False: Dirty pages are unmodified data pages in a database.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of dirty pages.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe a scenario where a database without checkpoints faces issues during recovery. What might happen?

💡 Hint: Consider the recovery process and why checkpoints are crucial.

Challenge 2 Hard

Imagine a database that implemented consistent checkpoints versus fuzzy checkpoints. Analyze the pros and cons of each.

💡 Hint: Think about the trade-offs in performance and recovery efficiency.

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