engineering computer science MCQ #885

What is a database checkpoint?

engineering computer science MCQ #885

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is a database checkpoint?

    • A) A point in time when the database is backed up
    • B) A point in time when the database is shut down
    • C) A point in time when the database writes its data to disk
    • D) A point in time when the database is started

    Answer: A point in time when the database writes its data to disk

    Explanation: A database checkpoint is a point in time when the database writes its data to disk, ensuring data consistency and reducing recovery time.