Practice Projection (pi) Operation (Selecting Columns) - 8.4.2 | Module 8: Query Processing and Optimization | Introduction to Database Systems
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8.4.2 - Projection (pi) Operation (Selecting Columns)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does the projection operation do in database queries?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what the projection symbol (Ο€) represents.

Question 2

Easy

Which method is used to handle duplicates during projection?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you might identify similar items.

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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 projection operation (Ο€) do?

  • Selects rows based on conditions
  • Extracts specific columns
  • Sorts data

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what 'selecting columns' refers to.

Question 2

True or False: The projection operation automatically eliminates duplicate rows.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when you select non-unique entries.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

How would you improve the performance of a projection operation that queries a large dataset with many duplicate records?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Evaluate the existing structures and indexes in your database.

Question 2

Explain how the choice of evaluation strategy (either Scan and Write or Index-Only Scan) may affect SQL query performance in real-world scenarios.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider database sizes and complexities when making your choice.

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