Match each Azure SQL Database command to its function.
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Sets database-level configuration options
Clears the procedure cache
Changes the recovery model of the database
Creates a database as a copy of another database
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
CREATE DATABASE: Creates a new database
In Azure SQL Database, CREATE DATABASE initializes a new database, ALTER DATABASE changes its configuration, DROP DATABASE removes it, and BACKUP DATABASE creates a backup (though backups are often automatic). Common confusions include swapping CREATE with DROP and ALTER with BACKUP due to similar administrative contexts.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
CREATE DATABASE: Creates a new database
Why this is correct
Correct: CREATE DATABASE is used to create a new database in Azure SQL Database.
ALTER DATABASE: Modifies database settings
Why this is correct
Correct: ALTER DATABASE modifies properties like service tier, max size, or collation.
DROP DATABASE: Deletes a database
Why this is correct
Correct: DROP DATABASE permanently removes the database and its data.
BACKUP DATABASE: Creates a backup
Why this is correct
Correct: BACKUP DATABASE creates a backup of the database, though in Azure SQL Database automated backups are managed by the platform.
CREATE DATABASE: Deletes a database
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This describes DROP DATABASE. CREATE DATABASE creates a new database, not deletes.
ALTER DATABASE: Creates a backup
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This describes BACKUP DATABASE. ALTER DATABASE modifies settings, not backs up.
Go deeper
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Overview of Azure Data Platform Options
Key term
Azure SQL Performance Tuning
Azure SQL Performance Tuning is the process of optimizing the speed and efficiency of queries and database operations in Microsoft Azure SQL Database or SQL Managed Instance to reduce latency and improve throughput.
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