70-459 by Microsoft Valid Free Exam Practice Test

Question 1

You administer an instance of SQL Server 2014.
You are tasked with tuning a common set of queries. You have the results of several test executions, along with query plans. The schema and the data for all database object(s) used remain unchanged between executions. The QueryTime column is defined as a computed column that uses the GETDATEO system function. The query plans and results are shown below:

You need to make an initial diagnosis of the situation, based solely on this input.
Which two statements can you make about the performance characteristics of this query? Each correct answer presents a complete solution. Choose two.

A. The queries would perform better if the index named AccountNumber included the Name column. B. The object Account is a view, joining the Account-AccountNumber and Account.PKAccount objects together. C. The object Account is an indexed view, with an index having a leading column of AccountNumber and a Clustered Index named PKAccount. D. The queries would perform better if the index named AccountNumber included the Name and QueryTime column. E. The object Account is a table, with an index having a leading column of AccountNumber and a Clustered Index named PKAccount. F. The queries would perform worse if the index named AccountNumber included the NameColumn.

Correct Answer: E,F

Question 2

You have a database hosted on SQL Server 2012 R2. The database contains 5 million rows.
You need to recommend a repeatable method to migrate the database to SQL Database.
Which method should you recommend?
More than one answer choice may achieve the goal. Select the BEST answer.

A. Extract a data-tier application, and then import the application. B. Back up the database, and then restore the database. C. Generate scripts to create all of the all database objects and all of the data, and then execute the scripts by using SQL Azure. D. Create a SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) package, and then run the package.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3

You need to add a new column named Confirmed to the Attendees table. The solution must meet the following requirements:
- Have a default value of false. - Minimize the amount of disk space used.
Which code block should you use?

A. ALTER TABLE Attendees
ADD Confirmed char(1) DEFAULT '1'; B. ALTER TABLE Attendees
ADD Confirmed bit DEFAULT 0; C. ALTER TABLE Attendees
ADD Confirmed bit DEFAULT 1; D. ALTER TABLE Attendees
ADD Confirmed char(1) DEFAULT '0';

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

You use SQL Server 2012 to maintain the data used by the applications at your company.
You plan to create a disk-based table named Tablel by using the following statement. (Line numbers are included for reference only.)

You need to ensure that Tablel contains a column named UserName. The UserName column will:
Store string values in any language.
Accept a maximum of 200 characters.
Be case-insensitive and accent-insensitive.
Which code segment should you add at line 03?
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A. UserName varchar(200) COLLATE Latin 1_General_CS_AS NOT NULL, B. UserName nvarchar(200) COLLATE Latin1_General_CI_AI NOT NULL, C. UserName nvarchar(200) COLLATE Latin1_General_CS_AS NOT NULL, D. UserName varchar(200) COLLATE Latin1_General_CI_AI NOT NULL,

Correct Answer: B

Question 5

You need to modify the stored procedure usp.LookupConcurrentUsers.
What should you do?

A. Add a clustered columnstore index to the summary table. B. Add a nonclustered index to the summary table. C. Add a clustered index to the summary table. D. Use a table variable instead of the summary table.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

DRAG DROP
You plan to deploy SQL Server 2012.
You identify the following security requirements for the deployment:
- Users must be prevented from intercepting and reading the T-SQL statements sent from the clients to the database engine. - All database files and log files must be encrypted if the files are moved to another disk on another server.
You need to identify which feature meets each security requirement. The solution must minimize processor overhead.
Which features should you identify?
To answer, drag the appropriate feature to the correct requirement in the answer area.

Correct Answer:

Question 7

You have a SQL Azure database.
You need to identify which keyword must be used to create a view that will be indexed.
Which keyword should you identify?

A. VIEW_METADATA B. DEFAULT C. DISTINCT D. SCHEMABINDING

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8

You need to implement security for the restore and audit process. What should you do?

A. Grant the COFFECORP\Auditors group CONNECT ANY DATABASE and IMPERSONATE ANY LOGIN permissions. Grant the COFFECORP\StoreAgent group CONNECT ANY DATABASE and SELECT ALL USER SECURABLES permissions. B. Grant the COFFECORP\Auditors group CONNECT ANY DATABASE and SELECT ALL USER SECURABLES permissions. Grant the COFFECORP\StoreAgent group CONNECT ANY DATABASE and IMPERSONATE ANY LOGIN permissions. C. Grant the COFFECORP\Auditors group ALTER ANY CONNECTION and SELECT ALL USER SECURABLES permissions. Grant the COFFECORP\StoreAgent group ALTER ANY CONNECTION and IMPERSONATE ANY LOGIN permissions. D. Grant the COFFECORP\Auditors group ALTER ANY CONNECTION and IMPERSONATE ANY LOGIN permissions. Grant the COFFECORP\StoreAgent group ALTER ANY CONNECTION and SELECT ALL USER SECURABLES permissions.

Correct Answer: C

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