DS0-001 Database Structures And SQL Practice Question
An application is experiencing deadlocks. Which strategy would effectively reduce the frequency of deadlocks?
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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Uniform access order
Accessing tables in the same order across different transactions is a primary method to prevent circular wait conditions that cause deadlocks.
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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Uniform access order
Why this is correct
Consistent locking order prevents deadlocks.
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Enabling indexing
Why it's wrong here
Indexing improves speed, not deadlock resolution.
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Using read-only databases
Why it's wrong here
This limits application functionality.
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Increasing table size
Why it's wrong here
Table size does not directly correlate with deadlock frequency.
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