Practice Heap Files (Unordered Files) - 7.3.1 | Module 7: File Organization and Indexing | Introduction to Database Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define a heap file.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how papers can be placed without sorting.

Question 2

Easy

What is a primary advantage of using heap files?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when you add new data.

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Question 1

What is the main characteristic of heap files?

  • Ordered storage of records
  • Storage based on insertion order
  • Requires sorting before storage

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you would add papers randomly to a box.

Question 2

True or False: Searching in heap files is efficient.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the need to look through each paper to find a specific one.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a system primarily used for logging error messages, would a heap file organization be advantageous? Justify your answer.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what the priority of the logging system is.

Question 2

In a scenario where heap files are utilized but frequent record updates occur, propose a strategy to mitigate performance issues.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about additional structures that can help in fast searches.

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