PCPP1 Library Modules Practice Question
You are using the sqlite3 module to manage a database. You need to ensure that database changes are permanently saved even if your script terminates unexpectedly. Which method should you call after an INSERT operation?
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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connection.commit()
The commit() method on a connection object is required to save changes permanently in sqlite3.
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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connection.save()
Why it's wrong here
There is no save method on the connection object.
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cursor.flush()
Why it's wrong here
flush() is not a method of a sqlite3 cursor.
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connection.close()
Why it's wrong here
While closing the connection might auto-commit in some implementations, it is not the standard way to ensure changes are saved during script execution.
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connection.commit()
Why this is correct
The commit() method persists changes to the database.
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