Practice Safety Tips For Qa When Using Sql (12.5)

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Question 1.
What SQL command should you use to view data without changing it?
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Think about the command that retrieves data.
Question 2.
Why is it important not to run DELETE on production databases?
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Consider the consequences of deleting existing data.
3Question 3.
What is a general safety practice before executing DELETE?
- Run SELECT first
- Execute immediately
- Ask a colleague
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Consider steps to confirm your action!
4Question 4.
True or False: It's safe to perform destructive queries directly on production databases.
- True
- False
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Think about the risks involved.
Question 5.
Analyze a situation where a QA analyst executed a DELETE without testing. What could have been the repercussions?
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Think of the critical roles that stored records play.
Question 6.
Create an example of a complex JOIN that demonstrates why proper conditions are needed to avoid performance hits.
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What happens when untamed queries lead to floods of data?

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