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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the primary purpose of the transaction log?
💡 Hint: Think about how it helps during crashes.
Question 2
Easy
What does WAL stand for?
💡 Hint: It's a logging method mentioned early in our discussions.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does the transaction log ensure in a database system?
- Immediate data consistency
- Data recovery from failures
- Faster transactions
💡 Hint: Think about the role of the log during system crashes.
Question 2
True or False: The old value in a log record is used for redos.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the function of both values in the recovery process.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A transaction is in progress, modifying multiple records. Describe what will happen to the database if a sudden power outage occurs before the log has recorded the recent changes. What steps will the recovery process need to take?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of the transaction log and the properties of transactions like Atomicity.
Question 2
Explain how the transaction log can support point-in-time recovery. What kind of information would be needed in the logs to facilitate this?
💡 Hint: Think about how logs can be utilized to reach a state from the past.
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