Practice Timestamp-Based Protocols - 9.5.2 | Module 9: Transaction Management | Introduction to Database Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of a timestamp in a database transaction?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the system decides the priority of operations.

Question 2

Easy

Name one major advantage of timestamp-based protocols.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when transactions wait for locks.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What do timestamps in a database transaction provide?

  • Order of execution
  • Lock management
  • Conflict resolution

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on how multiple transactions operate simultaneously.

Question 2

True or False: Timestamp-based protocols can lead to deadlocks.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the role of locks in deadlocks.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a database scenario where you implement timestamp-based protocols. Discuss how throughput and performance might differ using alternative concurrency control methods.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider operational demands and transaction frequency.

Question 2

Critically analyze the potential consequences of high abort rates in timestamp-based protocols in a system with multiple interrelated transactions.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on transaction dependencies and recovery methods.

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