PerformanceTuning•Chapter13 607 C. Standard (default) D. Capture_test_server 13. You’re responsible for SQL Server in the organization and the IT Manager would like to forecast the remaining storage capacity that exists on the disk. Which SQL Server tools could help with capacity planning? A. SP_spaceused B. Resource Governor C. SQL Profiler D. Performance Data Collector 14. You’re responsible for SQL Server performance and one of the developers reports INSERTS are particularly slow. You suspect that a previous developer has created some redundant nonclustered indexes and these are hindering INSERT performance. How can you tell if an index is used? A. Sys.dm_db_index_usage_stats B. Sys.dm_db_index_request_count C. Sys.dm_redundant_indexes D. Sys.dm_db_missing_index_details 15. There is blocking occurring on your production SQL Server, you’ve found the session at the head of the blocking chain, and retrieved the SQL_ HANDLE. Now you need to find the query executed by the user. Which DMV can help? A. Sys.dm_exec_requests B. sys.dm_exec_sql_text C. sys.dm_db_query_plans D. sys.dm_stored_proc_text 16. Which SQL Server versions can be monitored by the Performance Data Collector? A. SQL Server 2008 B. SQL Server 2005 C. SQL Server 2000 D. SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition 608 Chapter13•PerformanceTuning 17. What’s the best method to run a SQL Trace with minimum overhead on the server being traced? A. Run SQL Profiler from your desktop. B. Run SQL Profiler from the server. C. Run a server-side trace to a database on the server. D. Run a server-side trace to a file on a fast local disk. 18. Which of the following collections could be monitored by the Performance Data Collector? A. SQL Trace B. T-SQL Queries C. Query Activity D. Client Response Statistics E. Performance Counters 19. Which component of table partitioning determines the boundary between partitions? A. Partition function B. Partition scheme C. Partition index D. Partition view 20. Which transaction property ensures changes are still present following a crash or system failure? A. Atomicity B. Consistency C. Isolation D. Durability Performance Tuning • Chapter 13 609 Self Test Quick Answer Key 1. C 2. A, B, C, D 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. C 11. C 12. A 13. D 14. A 15. B 16. A 17. D 18. A, B, C, and E 19. A 20. D This page intentionally left blank 611 Exam objectives review: ˛ Summary of Exam Objectives ˛ Exam Objectives Fast Track ˛ Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions ˛ Self Test ˛ Self Test Quick Answer Key Exam objectives in this chapter: Understanding DDL and DML Language Elements Working with Tables, Indexes, and Constraints Viewing and Modifying Data Implementing Objects Chapter 14 MCTS SQL Server 2008 Exam 432 . Collector? A. SQL Server 2008 B. SQL Server 2005 C. SQL Server 2000 D. SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition 608 Chapter13•PerformanceTuning 17. What’s the best method to run a SQL Trace with. overhead on the server being traced? A. Run SQL Profiler from your desktop. B. Run SQL Profiler from the server. C. Run a server- side trace to a database on the server. D. Run a server- side. Capture_test _server 13. You’re responsible for SQL Server in the organization and the IT Manager would like to forecast the remaining storage capacity that exists on the disk. Which SQL Server tools