DS0-001 Data Systems Management Practice Question
A database server is consistently hitting high CPU usage. You suspect an unoptimized query is causing a full table scan. Which tool should you use to capture the execution plan of currently running queries?
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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Extended Events
SQL Server Profiler or Extended Events are the standard tools for tracing and capturing execution plans, especially for identifying expensive queries.
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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Performance Monitor
Why it's wrong here
PerfMon tracks OS-level counters but does not provide specific query execution plans.
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SQL Server Configuration Manager
Why it's wrong here
This is for service configuration.
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Extended Events
Why this is correct
Extended Events is the preferred, lightweight way to capture query execution details and plans.
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Windows Event Viewer
Why it's wrong here
Event Viewer tracks system and application errors, not query execution plans.
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