Thursday, 12 November 2009

Performance Tuning - Question 126

Which three statements are true with respect to has clusters? (Choose three)

A. Full table scans are generally faster on cluster tables than on non-clustered tables.

B. Hash clusters may be desirable when the number of key values is predictable and key values are evenly distributes.

C. If tables in a hash cluster require more space than the initial allocation for the cluster, performance degradation can be substantial because overflow blocks are required.

D. Storing a single table in a hash cluster can be useful regardless of whether the table is joined frequently with other tables or not, provided other criteria for choosing a hash cluster are met.




Answer: A, B, C

Explanation:

These statements are true with respect to clusters.

Incorrect Answers

D: Storing a single table in a hash cluster cannot be useful in some cases. It’s better to use clusters if table is joined frequently with other tables.

OCP: Oracle 9i Performance Tuning Study Guide, Joseph C. Johnson, p. 445-446

Chapter 8: Tuning Disk I/O

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