Practice Types of Indexes - 7.5 | Module 7: File Organization and Indexing | Introduction to Database Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a primary index?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how a primary key functions in a database.

Question 2

Easy

How many clustering indexes can a table have?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the physical arrangement of records.

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Interactive Quizzes

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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

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the constraints on physical order.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what queries are most common to benefit from indexing.

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