Practice Phantom Problem (9.4.4) - Transaction Management - Introduction to Database Systems
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Phantom Problem

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Question 1 Easy

What is the Phantom Problem in databases?

💡 Hint: Think about how multiple transactions might affect the same query result.

Question 2 Easy

Can you give a simple example of the Phantom Problem?

💡 Hint: Focus on counting or retrieving data conditions.

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Question 1

What occurs during the Phantom Problem?

Modified data is lost
New data is added that affects results
Transactions are locked indefinitely

💡 Hint: Consider how databases react to concurrent insertions during data retrieval.

Question 2

True or False: The Phantom Problem can lead to inconsistent query results within a single transaction.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think of how transactions influence each other's outcomes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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