DBS-C01 Monitoring and Troubleshooting Practice Question
A company is using Amazon Redshift and notices that queries are running slowly. Which TWO system views should be used to identify the cause of the slow queries? (Choose TWO.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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STL_QUERY
The correct answers are C and E. STL_QUERY contains detailed logs of all queries, including execution times, enabling identification of slow queries after execution. SVV_QUERY_STATE shows currently running queries, helping identify those that are running slowly. Option A (STV_TBL_PERM) is for table permissions, not performance. Option B (PG_TABLE_DEF) shows table definitions. Option D (STL_LOAD_COMMITS) shows load commit information.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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STV_TBL_PERM
Why it's wrong here
STV_TBL_PERM shows table permissions and is not used for query performance analysis.
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PG_TABLE_DEF
Why it's wrong here
PG_TABLE_DEF shows table definitions, not query execution information.
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STL_QUERY
Why this is correct
STL_QUERY logs all queries with execution details, useful for identifying slow queries after they have run.
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STL_LOAD_COMMITS
Why it's wrong here
STL_LOAD_COMMITS provides information about data load commits, not query performance.
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SVV_QUERY_STATE
Why this is correct
SVV_QUERY_STATE displays currently running queries, including their state and duration, helping identify queries that are running slowly.
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