PCPP2 Database Access Practice Question
Which THREE are valid cascade options in SQLAlchemy?
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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save-update
delete, save-update, and merge are common cascade operations.
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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save-update
Why this is correct
Standard cascade.
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merge
Why this is correct
Standard cascade.
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select
Why it's wrong here
Select is a loading strategy, not a cascade.
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delete
Why this is correct
Standard cascade.
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join
Why it's wrong here
Join is not a cascade option.
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