DS0-001 Database Planning And Deployment Practice Question
Which TWO database features are best used to handle massive volumes of data while maintaining fast query speeds for historical analytics?
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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Table partitioning
Partitioning and columnstore indexing are the two primary technologies for managing and querying large, historical datasets.
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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Clustered indexes on random UUIDs
Why it's wrong here
Clustered indexes on random keys cause massive fragmentation and poor performance.
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Table partitioning
Why this is correct
Partitioning allows for 'partition elimination', which significantly speeds up queries on large datasets.
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Columnstore indexes
Why this is correct
Columnstore stores data in a columnar format that is highly optimized for analytical read queries.
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Row-level triggers
Why it's wrong here
Triggers add overhead and slow down write-heavy processes.
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Database mirroring
Why it's wrong here
Mirroring is for high availability, not query performance.
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