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Which action is characteristic of a transaction in a database?
Which action is characteristic of a transaction in a database?
- Completing a series of related DELETE statements
- Executing a single SELECT statement
- Ensuring all data integrity constraints are satisfied (correct)
- Performing a combination of SELECT and UPDATE statements
In the context of a database, a transaction is best described as:
In the context of a database, a transaction is best described as:
- A combination of INSERT statements to add rows to multiple tables
- A series of SELECT statements to generate a list of table contents
- A logical unit of work that must be entirely completed or aborted (correct)
- A single UPDATE statement to change the values of attributes in a table
What is the primary goal of a successful database transaction?
What is the primary goal of a successful database transaction?
- Adding rows to multiple tables using INSERT statements
- Updating the values of attributes in various tables
- Satisfying all data integrity constraints (correct)
- Generating a list of table contents using SELECT statements
