Practice - Query Optimization: Finding the Most Efficient Execution Plan
Practice Questions
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What is query optimization?
💡 Hint: Think about how a DBMS improves performance.
Name one advantage of heuristic optimization.
💡 Hint: Consider the simplicity of their use.
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What is the primary goal of query optimization?
💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency of data retrieval.
True or False: Heuristic optimization always results in the best execution plan.
💡 Hint: Consider the variability in query structures.
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Challenge Problems
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You are given an SQL query with several joins. Describe how you would evaluate the various execution paths to find the optimum plan.
💡 Hint: Focus on both data distribution and operation types.
Discuss the implications of outdated database statistics on cost-based optimization. How would you address this issue?
💡 Hint: Consider tools that help automate this process.
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