Practice - Distributed Databases: Concepts, Advantages, Challenges (Brief Overview)
Practice Questions
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What is a distributed database?
💡 Hint: Consider how this relates to data management.
Name the two types of data fragmentation.
💡 Hint: Think about dividing data by rows or columns.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary characteristic of a distributed database system?
💡 Hint: Think about how users interact with a distributed system.
True or False: Data replication improves query performance but can create consistency problems.
💡 Hint: Consider both aspects of data management.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple architecture for a distributed database to handle customer data across 10 different cities. What considerations must you make regarding fragmentation and replication?
💡 Hint: Think about how data is accessed and the importance of location.
Analyze the trade-offs between using a distributed database versus a centralized database in a startup setting with limited funds. What challenges should be considered?
💡 Hint: Evaluate the pros and cons of both structures in terms of starting costs and future scalability.
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