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What is the purpose of the Serialization Graph in testing the Serializability of a schedule?
What is the purpose of the Serialization Graph in testing the Serializability of a schedule?
To test if a schedule is conflict serializable.
When is a schedule considered conflict serializable?
When is a schedule considered conflict serializable?
A schedule is conflict serializable if it can transform into a serial schedule after swapping nonconflicting operations.
What conditions make two operations conflicting in a schedule?
What conditions make two operations conflicting in a schedule?
Both operations belong to separate transactions and involve the same data item.
How are precedence graphs used in testing the Serializability of a schedule?
How are precedence graphs used in testing the Serializability of a schedule?
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What criterion determines the creation of an edge Ti -> Tj in a precedence graph?
What criterion determines the creation of an edge Ti -> Tj in a precedence graph?
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What is the significance of a schedule being serializable?
What is the significance of a schedule being serializable?
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When does a precedence graph contain a single edge Ti -> Tj?
When does a precedence graph contain a single edge Ti -> Tj?
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Define conflict equivalent schedules.
Define conflict equivalent schedules.
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What is a serial schedule?
What is a serial schedule?
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How can a schedule be transformed into a serial schedule?
How can a schedule be transformed into a serial schedule?
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What is the condition for two schedules to be conflict equivalent?
What is the condition for two schedules to be conflict equivalent?
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Explain the concept of conflict serializability.
Explain the concept of conflict serializability.
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What are the two possible outcomes in a serial schedule when there is no interleaving of operations?
What are the two possible outcomes in a serial schedule when there is no interleaving of operations?
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What is a serial schedule?
What is a serial schedule?
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In what scenario would two schedules be considered non-conflict equivalent?
In what scenario would two schedules be considered non-conflict equivalent?
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Define non-serial schedule.
Define non-serial schedule.
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What happens after aborting a transaction in terms of database recovery?
What happens after aborting a transaction in terms of database recovery?
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Explain the concept of transaction scheduling.
Explain the concept of transaction scheduling.
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What is the purpose of serializability in schedules?
What is the purpose of serializability in schedules?
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