DS0-001 Database Structures And SQL Practice Question
A database administrator wants to check the current connection count. Which system catalog or dynamic management view would typically provide this information?
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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Dynamic Management Views
Most RDBMS provide dynamic management views (like sys.dm_exec_sessions in SQL Server) to monitor server health and connections.
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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Information Schema
Why it's wrong here
Information Schema provides metadata about tables/columns.
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System Tables
Why it's wrong here
System tables track internal database definitions.
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Dynamic Management Views
Why this is correct
DMVs are designed for monitoring server state and connections.
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Audit Logs
Why it's wrong here
Audit logs track user actions, not current connections.
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