DS0-001 Data Systems Management Practice Question
A database is experiencing high I/O wait times on the log drive. What is the most effective configuration change to alleviate this bottleneck?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Move the log to a high-performance dedicated drive
Moving the transaction log to a dedicated physical drive with high write performance (low latency) is the most effective way to resolve I/O bottlenecks related to transaction logging.
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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Move the log to a high-performance dedicated drive
Why this is correct
Transaction logs are write-intensive; moving them to a fast, dedicated drive reduces latency.
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Use data compression
Why it's wrong here
Compression saves space but can increase CPU usage and does not solve log I/O latency.
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Increase the buffer pool size
Why it's wrong here
Buffer pool is for data, not log write performance.
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Reduce the database recovery interval
Why it's wrong here
This affects checkpoint frequency, not log I/O throughput.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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