Question 978 of 1,663
DBS-C01 Management and Operations Practice Question
A company is using Amazon Redshift for data warehousing. The database administrator needs to identify which queries are consuming the most resources. Which system view should be queried?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse system views for metadata (SVV_TABLES) or error logging (STL_LOAD_ERRORS) with those that track query execution and resource usage, leading them to overlook STV_RECENTS as the direct source for active query monitoring.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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STV_RECENTS
The STV_RECENTS system view in Amazon Redshift provides a list of currently running and recently completed queries, including their process IDs, user names, and execution status. This makes it the correct choice for identifying which queries are consuming the most resources at the moment, as it directly reflects active and recent workload.
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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SVV_TABLES
Why it's wrong here
SVV_TABLES lists tables, not query performance.
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STV_RECENTS
Why this is correct
STV_RECENTS shows active and recent queries, including their resource usage.
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STL_LOAD_ERRORS
Why it's wrong here
This view shows load errors, not resource consumption.
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STL_DDLTEXT
Why it's wrong here
This view contains DDL statements, not resource usage.
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Last reviewed: Jun 24, 2026
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