DS0-001 Database Planning And Deployment Practice Question
When planning database capacity, you calculate the projected growth of a table based on transaction volume and row size. What does 'database bloat' refer to in this context?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The accumulation of unused space in data pages
Database bloat is the accumulation of unused space within data files, often caused by frequent updates and deletes that leave empty pages that aren't automatically reclaimed.
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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The rapid growth of transaction logs
Why it's wrong here
Log growth is a separate issue related to the recovery model and backup frequency.
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The accumulation of unused space in data pages
Why this is correct
Bloat occurs when pages are partially empty due to row deletions or updates.
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The degradation of query performance over time
Why it's wrong here
This is a symptom, not the definition of database bloat itself.
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The increase in the number of concurrent connections
Why it's wrong here
This is related to resource saturation, not database file bloat.
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