PCPP2 Database Access Practice Question
Which THREE of these are valid relationship loading strategies 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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subquery
lazy, joined, and subquery are three common loading strategies.
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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eager
Why it's wrong here
Eager is a category, not a specific strategy name.
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subquery
Why this is correct
Subquery loading uses a separate query with a subselect.
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joined
Why this is correct
Joined loading uses LEFT OUTER JOIN.
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direct
Why it's wrong here
Direct is not a standard SQLAlchemy strategy.
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lazy
Why this is correct
Lazy loading is a default strategy.
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