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
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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.
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Engine.async
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid object name.
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AsyncSession
Why this is correct
AsyncSession supports awaitable methods for database access.
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None of the above
Why it's wrong here
AsyncSession is the correct tool.
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AsyncConnection
Why it's wrong here
While this exists, session operations are handled by AsyncSession.
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Session
Why it's wrong here
Session is synchronous-only.
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