engineering computer science MCQ #770

What is the purpose of indexing in a database?

engineering computer science MCQ #770

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the purpose of indexing in a database?

    • A) To improve data security
    • B) To reduce data redundancy
    • C) To speed up query execution
    • D) To ensure data consistency

    Answer: To speed up query execution

    Explanation: Indexing improves query performance by providing a quick way to locate data, reducing the number of disk I/O operations.