CompTIA DS0-001 CompTIA DataSys+ Certification Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

A database administrator is migrating the information in a legacy table to a newer table. Both tables contain the same columns, and some of the data may overlap.

Which of the following SQL commands should the administrator use to ensure that records from the two tables are not duplicated?



Answer : A

The SQL command that the administrator should use to ensure that records from the two tables are not duplicated is option A. This command uses theUNIONclause to combine the records from the legacy table and the newer table into a single result set. TheUNIONclause also eliminates any duplicate records that may exist in both tables, and sorts the result by default. The other options either do not produce the desired result or have syntax errors. For example, option B would join the records from the two tables based on a common column, but not remove any duplicates; option C would return only the records that are common to both tables, but not the ones that are unique to each table; option D would produce a Cartesian product of the records from the two tables, which would increase the number of duplicates.Reference:CompTIA DataSys+ Course Outline, Domain 1.0 Database Fundamentals, Objective 1.2 Given a scenario, execute database tasks using scripting and programming languages.


Question 2

Which of the following statements contains an error?



Answer : B

The statement that contains an error is option B. This statement is missing theFROMclause, which specifies the table or tables from which to retrieve data. TheFROMclause is a mandatory clause in aSELECTstatement, unless the statement uses a subquery or a set operator. The correct syntax for option B would be:

SELECT EmpId FROM employee WHERE EmpId=90030 AND DeptId=34

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The other options are either correct or valid SQL statements. For example, option A selects the employee ID from the employee table where the employee ID is equal to 90030; option C selects all columns from the employee table where the employee ID is equal to 90030; option D selects the employee ID from the employee table without any filter condition.Reference:CompTIA DataSys+ Course Outline, Domain 1.0 Database Fundamentals, Objective 1.2 Given a scenario, execute database tasks using scripting and programming languages.


Question 3

Which of the following is a typical instruction that is found on a Linux command-line script and represents a system shell?



Answer : D

The instruction that is found on a Linux command-line script and represents a system shell is #!/bin/bash. This instruction is called a shebang or a hashbang, and it indicates the interpreter that should be used to execute the script. In this case, the interpreter is /bin/bash, which is the path to the bash shell, a common system shell for Linux. A system shell is a program that provides an interface for users to interact with the operating system, either through commands or scripts. A system shell can also perform various tasks, such as file management, process control, variable assignment, etc. The other options are either incorrect or not typical for this purpose. For example, /bin/bash is the path to the bash shell, but it does not indicate the interpreter for the script; #/bin/shell is not a valid shebang or a path to a system shell; >/bin/sh is a redirection operator followed by a path to a system shell, but it does not indicate the interpreter for the script.Reference:CompTIA DataSys+ Course Outline, Domain 2.0 Database Deployment, Objective 2.2 Given a scenario, create database objects using scripting and programming languages.


Question 4

A company is launching a proof-of-concept, cloud-based application. One of the requirements is to select a database engine that will allow administrators to perform quick and simple queries on unstructured dat

a. Which of the following would be best suited for this task?



Answer : A

The best suited database engine for this task is MongoDB. MongoDB is a type of non-relational database that stores data as documents in JSON-like format. MongoDB allows administrators to perform quick and simple queries on unstructured data, such as text, images, videos, or social media posts, without requiring a predefined schema or complex joins. MongoDB also supports cloud-based deployment, scalability, and high availability. The other options are either relational databases that require a fixed schema and structure for data, or specialized databases that are designed for specific purposes, such as graph databases for storing and analyzing network data.Reference:CompTIA DataSys+ Course Outline, Domain 1.0 Database Fundamentals, Objective 1.1 Given a scenario, identify and apply database structure types.


Question 5

Following a security breach, a database administrator needs to ensure users cannot change data unless a request is approved by the management team. Which of the following principles addresses this issue?



Answer : D

The principle that addresses this issue is least privilege. Least privilege is a security principle that states that users should only have the minimum level of access or permissions required to perform their tasks or roles. By applying this principle, the administrator can ensure that users cannot change data unless they have been authorized by the management team through a request approval process. This prevents unauthorized or accidental modifications of data that may compromise its integrity or security. The other options are either opposite or unrelated to this principle. For example, open access means that users have unrestricted access to data; least resistance means that users have the easiest or most convenient access to data; elevated privilege means that users have higher or more permissions than they need.Reference:CompTIA DataSys+ Course Outline, Domain 4.0 Data and Database Security, Objective 4.1 Given a scenario, apply security principles and best practices for databases.


Question 6

A database administrator needs to provide access to data from two different tables to multiple group users in order to facilitate ongoing reporting. However, some columns in each table are restricted, and users should not be able to see the values in these columns.

Which of the following is the best action for the administrator to take?



Answer : B

The best action for the administrator to take is to create a view. A view is a virtual table that shows a subset of data from one or more tables. The administrator can use a view to provide access to data from two different tables to multiple group users without exposing the restricted columns. The view can also simplify the queries and improve the performance of the reporting process. The other options are either not suitable for this scenario or do not address the requirement of hiding some columns from users. For example, creating a stored procedure would require additional coding and execution, creating a csv export would create a static file that may not reflect the latest data changes, and creating a trigger would perform an action in response to an event rather than provide access to data.Reference:CompTIA DataSys+ Course Outline, Domain 2.0 Database Deployment, Objective 2.2 Given a scenario, create database objects using scripting and programming languages.


Question 7

A database administrator needs to ensure database backups are occurring on a daily basis and at scheduled times. Which of the following actions should the administrator take?



Answer : D

The action that the administrator should take is to review the server logs for entries. Server logs are files that record the events and activities that occur on a server, such as database backups, errors, warnings, or failures. By reviewing the server logs, the administrator can verify that the database backups are occurring on a daily basis and at scheduled times, and also identify any issues or anomalies that may affect the backup process or the backup quality. The other options are either not relevant or not sufficient for this task. For example, querying the database to observe entries may not show the backup status or frequency, checking the database schema may not reflect the backup schedule or policy, and reviewing the backup media may not indicate the backup time or duration.Reference:CompTIA DataSys+ Course Outline, Domain 5.0 Business Continuity, Objective 5.2 Given a scenario, implement backup and restoration of database management systems.


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