Practice Distributed Databases: Concepts, Advantages, Challenges (Brief Overview) - 12.1 | Module 12: Emerging Database Technologies and Architectures | Introduction to Database Systems
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12.1 - Distributed Databases: Concepts, Advantages, Challenges (Brief Overview)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a distributed database?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how this relates to data management.

Question 2

Easy

Name the two types of data fragmentation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about dividing data by rows or columns.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the primary characteristic of a distributed database system?

  • It is stored in one location
  • It appears as a single database
  • It is not connected to the internet

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how users interact with a distributed system.

Question 2

True or False: Data replication improves query performance but can create consistency problems.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider both aspects of data management.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how data is accessed and the importance of location.

Question 2

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?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Evaluate the pros and cons of both structures in terms of starting costs and future scalability.

Challenge and get performance evaluation