Practice - Phantom Problem
Practice Questions
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What is the Phantom Problem in databases?
💡 Hint: Think about how multiple transactions might affect the same query result.
Can you give a simple example of the Phantom Problem?
💡 Hint: Focus on counting or retrieving data conditions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What occurs during the Phantom Problem?
💡 Hint: Consider how databases react to concurrent insertions during data retrieval.
True or False: The Phantom Problem can lead to inconsistent query results within a single transaction.
💡 Hint: Think of how transactions influence each other's outcomes.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a banking system where transactions frequently occur, propose a solution to the Phantom Problem that minimizes performance degradation.
💡 Hint: Think about how strict isolation impacts transaction speed.
In a retail environment, explain how the Phantom Problem could lead to issues during an end-of-day sales report and provide a preventive measure.
💡 Hint: Focus on the timing of transactions throughout the reporting period.
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