12.5 - Safety Tips for QA When Using SQL
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Practice Questions
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What SQL command should you use to view data without changing it?
💡 Hint: Think about the command that retrieves data.
Why is it important not to run DELETE on production databases?
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of deleting existing data.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a general safety practice before executing DELETE?
💡 Hint: Consider steps to confirm your action!
True or False: It's safe to perform destructive queries directly on production databases.
💡 Hint: Think about the risks involved.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a situation where a QA analyst executed a DELETE without testing. What could have been the repercussions?
💡 Hint: Think of the critical roles that stored records play.
Create an example of a complex JOIN that demonstrates why proper conditions are needed to avoid performance hits.
💡 Hint: What happens when untamed queries lead to floods of data?
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