Practice Types Of Indexes (7.5) - File Organization and Indexing - Introduction to Database Systems
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Types of Indexes

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Question 1 Easy

What is a primary index?

💡 Hint: Think about how a primary key functions in a database.

Question 2 Easy

How many clustering indexes can a table have?

💡 Hint: Consider the physical arrangement of records.

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Question 1

What is a primary index?

An index on any column
An index on the primary key
An index that allows duplicates

💡 Hint: Think about the term 'primary' and what it refers to.

Question 2

True or False: A table can have multiple clustering indexes.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the constraints on physical order.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using a clustering index over a non-clustering index in a high-volume transactional database.

💡 Hint: Think about the performance trade-offs in read-heavy versus write-heavy applications.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a database schema that utilizes both primary and secondary indexes effectively. Describe your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Consider what queries are most common to benefit from indexing.

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