Practice System Crashes (Software and Hardware Failures) - 10.1.2 | Module 10: Database Recovery | Introduction to Database Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define what a system crash is.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens to data in memory during a crash.

Question 2

Easy

What is the difference between volatile and non-volatile storage?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider examples of each type of storage.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a system crash?

  • A power outage
  • Failure of the DBMS
  • A software bug

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what it means when the software stops working.

Question 2

True or False: Durability means that committed transactions can be lost during a crash.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the definition of durability.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If a system crash occurs before a transaction is committed, what specific recovery steps must the DBMS undertake?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the properties that ensure data integrity post-crash.

Question 2

Describe a scenario where both software and hardware failures lead to a data inconsistency in a DBMS.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how uncommitted changes might disappear during a crash.

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