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PCPP2 Database Access Practice Question

You are using SQLAlchemy with an asynchronous driver (asyncio). Which object must be used to perform database operations asynchronously?

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

AsyncSession

AsyncSession is the required class for asynchronous session management in SQLAlchemy.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Engine.async

    Why it's wrong here

    This is not a valid object name.

  • AsyncSession

    Why this is correct

    AsyncSession supports awaitable methods for database access.

  • None of the above

    Why it's wrong here

    AsyncSession is the correct tool.

  • AsyncConnection

    Why it's wrong here

    While this exists, session operations are handled by AsyncSession.

  • Session

    Why it's wrong here

    Session is synchronous-only.

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