MS SQL Server - 67 - Recovery MCQ

67 – Recovery MCQ

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1. In SQL Server, what is Automatic Recovery?

A process where users manually restore databases

A process of making automatic backups

A process to manually reapply changes made to a database

A process where the system automatically restores databases to a specific point in time

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2. Which of the following recovery models in SQL Server provides the highest level of data protection but also generates the most transaction log records?

Simple Recovery Model

Differential Recovery Model

Bulk-Logged Recovery Model

Full Recovery Model

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3. What is the primary advantage of Automatic Recovery in SQL Server?

Manual intervention is required

Greater control over the recovery process

Faster recovery times

Lower disk space usage

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4. Which recovery model in SQL Server minimizes transaction log space usage by allowing the bulk operations to be minimally logged?

Differential Recovery Model

Simple Recovery Model

Bulk-Logged Recovery Model

Full Recovery Model

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5. In SQL Server, what is Manual Recovery?

A process where users manually restore databases

A process where the system automatically restores databases to a specific point in time

A process to manually reapply changes made to a database

A process of making automatic backups

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6. What is the primary disadvantage of the Simple Recovery Model in SQL Server?

It consumes a significant amount of disk space.

It doesn't provide point-in-time recovery options.

It generates excessive transaction log records.

It requires manual intervention for recovery.

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7. Which recovery model in SQL Server is suitable for databases where point-in-time recovery is not critical and minimal transaction log space is required?

Bulk-Logged Recovery Model

Simple Recovery Model

Full Recovery Model

Differential Recovery Model

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8. In SQL Server, what is the primary advantage of the Bulk-Logged Recovery Model?

Comprehensive logging of all changes

Minimal transaction log space usage for bulk operations

Point-in-time recovery options

Automatic recovery process

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9. What is the primary purpose of the Full Recovery Model in SQL Server?

To perform manual recovery

To minimize transaction log space usage

To provide the fastest recovery option

To ensure all changes are fully logged

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10. Which recovery model in SQL Server is ideal for databases that require point-in-time recovery and have high data change rates?

Differential Recovery Model

Bulk-Logged Recovery Model

Simple Recovery Model

Full Recovery Model

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11. In SQL Server, what is the purpose of transaction log backups in the Full Recovery Model?

To store bulk operations

To provide point-in-time recovery options

To create copies of the data files

To automatically recover databases

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12. Which recovery model in SQL Server is not suitable for databases with bulk insert operations?

Full Recovery Model

Bulk-Logged Recovery Model

Differential Recovery Model

Simple Recovery Model

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13. What is the primary purpose of the Differential Recovery Model in SQL Server?

To reduce the need for transaction log backups

To minimize transaction log space usage

To perform automatic recovery

To provide a balance between point-in-time recovery and minimal log space

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14. In SQL Server, what happens when a database is in the Full Recovery Model and no transaction log backups are performed?

Automatic recovery is initiated.

The database becomes read-only.

Point-in-time recovery is not possible.

The transaction log grows indefinitely.

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15. Which recovery model in SQL Server allows you to perform point-in-time recovery to a specific moment in time, assuming transaction log backups are available?

Bulk-Logged Recovery Model

Differential Recovery Model

Full Recovery Model

Simple Recovery Model

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16. What is the primary disadvantage of the Bulk-Logged Recovery Model in SQL Server?

Excessive transaction log growth

Slow recovery process

Limited point-in-time recovery options

Minimal transaction log space usage

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17. In SQL Server, what is the primary benefit of the Differential Recovery Model?

Efficient recovery process

Comprehensive logging of all changes

Minimal transaction log space usage

Automatic recovery

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18. Which recovery model in SQL Server is suitable for databases with a combination of bulk operations and the need for point-in-time recovery?

Simple Recovery Model

Full Recovery Model

Differential Recovery Model

Bulk-Logged Recovery Model

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19. What is the primary purpose of the Simple Recovery Model in SQL Server?

To fully log all changes made to the database

To ensure point-in-time recovery is possible

To automate recovery

To minimize transaction log space usage

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20. In SQL Server, what is the primary disadvantage of the Full Recovery Model?

It consumes significant disk space for transaction logs.

It lacks point-in-time recovery options.

It doesn't support bulk insert operations.

It requires manual intervention for recovery.

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21. Which recovery model in SQL Server allows for efficient point-in-time recovery without excessive log space usage?

Bulk-Logged Recovery Model

Differential Recovery Model

Full Recovery Model

Simple Recovery Model

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22. What is the primary purpose of transaction log backups in the Bulk-Logged Recovery Model in SQL Server?

To store bulk insert operations

To perform point-in-time recovery

To automate recovery

To minimize transaction log space usage

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23. In SQL Server, which recovery model is not suitable for databases with minimal data changes and a need for efficient recovery?

Full Recovery Model

Differential Recovery Model

Simple Recovery Model

Bulk-Logged Recovery Model

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24. What is the primary advantage of the Differential Recovery Model in SQL Server?

Point-in-time recovery options

Efficient recovery with minimal log space growth

Minimal transaction log space usage

Automatic recovery process

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25. In SQL Server, which recovery model is often used for read-only databases where changes are not allowed?

Differential Recovery Model

Full Recovery Model

Bulk-Logged Recovery Model

Simple Recovery Model

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MS SQL Server – 67 – Recovery MCQ