Restoring Transaction Log Backups Quiz

What type of restore is used to recover the system databases like master, model, and msdb?

System Database Restore

When only specific files within a database are damaged or lost, what type of restore operation can be performed?

Restoring Damaged Files Only

What is the purpose of performing a tail-log backup?

To capture any transactions not included in the last log backup

In which phase of the restore process should you start with the last Full, File, or Filegroup backup as a base?

Preparations for Restoring Backups Signup and view all the answers

If a differential backup was taken after the last Full backup, what should be restored next in the restore process?

Differential Backup Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after restoring any log backups when using the full or bulk-logged recovery model?

Apply the last differential backup Signup and view all the answers

What SQL statement is used to restore transaction log backups?

RESTORE LOG Signup and view all the answers

Which option is used to provide read-only access to an unrecovered database?

WITH STANDBY Signup and view all the answers

When restoring a database, what does the NORECOVERY option indicate?

Additional recovery steps are required Signup and view all the answers

What is required to restore transaction log backups in an unbroken sequence?

A complete and unbroken sequence of previous log backups Signup and view all the answers

How can the WITH STANDBY option be useful during database restoration?

To provide read-only access to the data Signup and view all the answers

In SQL Server recovery phases, what does the term 'unbroken log chain sequence' refer to?

A sequence where log backups are complete and in order Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'WITH RECOVERY' option during the database restore process?

Brings the database online after restoring it Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the restore process is responsible for rolling back any uncommitted transactions that were in progress?

Undo Phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'WITH NORECOVERY' option during the restore process?

Allows read-only access while restoring subsequent log backups Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the restore process are changes from the redo log applied to ensure committed transactions are reflected properly?

Redo Phase Signup and view all the answers

What does the phase of 'Restoring a Transaction Log' involve in the database restore process?

Applying transaction log backups to reach a desired point in time Signup and view all the answers

'WITH STANDBY' option during the restore process allows:

Read-only access to the database during subsequent log restores Signup and view all the answers