PCPP1 Library Modules Practice Question
When using sqlite3.Row, what is the primary benefit over using a standard tuple?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It provides dictionary-like access to columns by name.
sqlite3.Row allows accessing column values by name (string keys) instead of just numerical indices.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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It automatically commits transactions.
Why it's wrong here
Transactions still require an explicit commit.
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It provides dictionary-like access to columns by name.
Why this is correct
This feature makes code more readable and robust against schema changes.
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It is faster to execute.
Why it's wrong here
Performance is comparable to a tuple.
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It supports multi-threading natively.
Why it's wrong here
sqlite3 connections have specific threading limitations regardless of Row type.
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