PCPP2 Database Access Practice Question
You are using sqlite3 in Python and need to ensure that data integrity is maintained when performing multiple related INSERT operations. Which method should you call on the connection object to commit your changes?
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 is used to save the current transaction to the database.
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
The save method does not exist on the sqlite3 connection object.
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connection.flush()
Why it's wrong here
flush is typically associated with ORM sessions, not raw sqlite3 connections.
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cursor.apply()
Why it's wrong here
There is no apply method in the sqlite3 cursor.
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connection.commit()
Why this is correct
commit() is the standard method to finalize a transaction in sqlite3.
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