What Is the Purpose of an Index

question 38

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of an index?

• A)to show which database objects depend on each other
• B)to identify primary, secondary, and alternate keys
• C)to improve database performance when queries request a sort order for records
• D)to store unique data for each record in the table

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Definitions:

Utilitarian Principle

An ethical framework suggesting that the best course of action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or well-being and minimizes harm or suffering.

Ethical Decision Making

Ethical decision making is the process of choosing actions that are morally right and fair in various situations, often guided by ethical principles and values.

Trickle Down

An economic theory that suggests benefits for the wealthy will "trickle down" to everyone else, improving the economy as a whole by promoting investment and spending.

Moral Intensity

The perceived importance or magnitude of the ethical implications in a given situation or decision, influencing moral judgments and actions.