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Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate Exam - Topic 3 Question 45 Discussion

Actual exam question for Databricks's Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate exam
Question #: 45
Topic #: 3
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A data analyst has set up a SQL query to run every four hours on a SQL endpoint, but the SQL endpoint is taking too long to start up with each run.

Which of the following changes can the data analyst make to reduce the start-up time for the endpoint while managing costs?

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Suggested Answer: E

by Tennie at Nov 25, 2025, 04:59 AM

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Harrison
1 day ago
Yeah, but it might affect performance. Serverless seems safer.
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Talia
6 days ago
Reducing the cluster size could help too, right?
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Lenna
11 days ago
True, but for ad-hoc queries, speed is crucial.
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Josefa
17 days ago
But what about performance? Serverless might not be as strong.
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Blondell
22 days ago
Agreed! It starts up faster and saves costs.
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Brittni
27 days ago
Auto stop feature should definitely be turned off!
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Christiane
2 months ago
Wait, can Serverless really handle heavy queries?
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Kenny
2 months ago
Reducing the cluster size could help too.
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Linsey
2 months ago
I disagree, you might lose performance with Serverless.
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Kip
2 months ago
A Serverless SQL endpoint sounds like a good option!
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Rosamond
2 months ago
Haha, a Serverless SQL endpoint, eh? Sounds like the data analyst is trying to avoid the "SQL endpoint startup blues." Good call!
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Ira
2 months ago
Hmm, E) Serverless SQL endpoint, eh? Gotta love that automatic scaling. Beats dealing with a slow-starting cluster any day.
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Rodolfo
3 months ago
A Serverless SQL endpoint seems like the perfect solution to reduce the startup time. I'm curious to see how the performance compares to a dedicated cluster.
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Belen
3 months ago
Using a Serverless SQL endpoint sounds like a good idea since it can scale automatically, but I wonder if it would handle heavy queries as well as a dedicated cluster.
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Shenika
3 months ago
I practiced a similar question where increasing the minimum scaling value was suggested, but I’m not clear if that would actually help in this case.
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Rutha
3 months ago
I think reducing the cluster size might help, but it could also impact performance. I need to double-check how that affects start-up times.
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Selma
3 months ago
I remember we discussed how serverless options can really speed things up, but I'm not sure if it's the best choice for every situation.
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Denna
3 months ago
I'm leaning towards the Serverless SQL endpoint too. The speed and cost benefits seem to outweigh the potential drawbacks, especially since this is just for a regular reporting query. As long as the data quality and reliability aren't compromised, I think it's worth trying out.
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Dominga
4 months ago
I'm a little confused by all these options. What are the pros and cons of each one? I want to make sure I understand the tradeoffs before I decide which one to recommend. Can someone break it down for me in simple terms?
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Carlee
4 months ago
E) Serverless SQL endpoint sounds like the way to go. Faster startup and cost savings? Sign me up!
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Jestine
4 months ago
I think using a Serverless SQL endpoint is the best option.
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Aretha
4 months ago
The Serverless SQL endpoint seems like the way to go here. Sure, there might be some performance differences, but if the main issue is the startup time, that's the best solution. And the cost savings are a nice bonus. I'd say go for it and see how it works - we can always adjust later if needed.
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Noel
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about the Serverless SQL endpoint. I know it's supposed to be faster, but I'm worried about the trade-offs in terms of performance and isolation. Maybe we should look into increasing the cluster size instead? That might give us the speed boost we need without sacrificing too much.
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Melissa
5 months ago
I think the Serverless SQL endpoint option sounds like the best choice here. It seems like it would start up much faster than the current SQL endpoint, which is the main issue we're trying to address. And the cost savings could be a nice bonus.
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Mayra
4 months ago
I agree, Serverless SQL endpoint seems ideal for speed.
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