DS0-001 Data Systems Management Practice Question
A database administrator needs to perform a schema-only export of a database. Which tool parameter is typically used for this purpose in mysqldump?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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--no-data
The '--no-data' flag instructs mysqldump to export the schema (CREATE statements) without including the table content.
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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--quick
Why it's wrong here
This forces the tool to read rows from the server one at a time.
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--add-drop-table
Why it's wrong here
This adds a drop statement before each create statement.
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--all-databases
Why it's wrong here
This exports all data.
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--no-data
Why this is correct
This option excludes data rows and exports only the schema definitions.
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