Discuss PostgreSQL PGCES-02 Exam Topic 9 Question 60

What does the following command do? Select the correct description from below.

Note: "text=#" is the command prompt for psql. test=# ANALYZE foo;

ACollects statistical information related to the content of the database foo.

BCollects statistical information related to the content of the table foo.

CCollects statistical information related to the content of the database test.

DOutputs statistical information related to the content of the table foo.

EThe command does not generate an error; however, it does not do anything either.

Suggested Answer: A, E

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39 comments · newest first

Carissa 10 months ago

E sounds ridiculous, it has to do something!

Rosio 11 months ago

No way, it's not C!

German 11 months ago

Wait, I thought it was about the database, not just the table?

Ilene 11 months ago

I agree, it's B for sure.

Ressie 11 months ago

It's definitely about the table foo!

Viva 12 months ago

I’m pretty confident it’s about collecting stats for the table foo, but I could see how it might be confusing.

Rose 12 months ago

I feel like it might be related to the database test, but that doesn't seem right based on what I studied.

Terina 12 months ago

I remember practicing a similar question, and I think it collects stats for the table foo specifically.

Caitlin 1 year ago

I think the command analyzes a table, but I'm not sure if it's just for foo or the whole database.

Cheryl 1 year ago

I've seen the ANALYZE command before. I believe it updates the statistics used by the query planner to optimize queries. I'll go with option B.

Cheryll 1 year ago

Okay, the key here is to understand what the ANALYZE command does. I think it's related to collecting statistics on the database or table.

Juliana 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not too familiar with the ANALYZE command in PostgreSQL. I'll need to think this through carefully.

Dyan 1 year ago

This looks like a straightforward SQL question. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out.

Leslee 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by the options. I'll need to review my notes on PostgreSQL administration commands to make sure I select the right answer.

Dan 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. Is session hijacking really the right answer here? I was thinking maybe a social engineering attack would be a better option after the ARP spoofing.

Delmy 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question. I think the key is to focus on the purpose of using a tab set, which is to group related fields in a logical arrangement for the user.

Mirta 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The policies are bound to the vServer in order of priority, with the highest priority (120) being CSPOL_4. Since CSPOL_7 was invoked, the next policy in the sequence with a lower priority is CSPOL_5, so that's my answer.

Ariel 1 year ago

Wait, are we sure this is a PostgreSQL question? I thought 'psql' was a MySQL thing. This is really messing with my head now!

Shawn 1 year ago

Definitely option B. I remember learning about the ANALYZE command in my PostgreSQL class. It's a great way to keep your database optimized and running smoothly.

Emerson 1 year ago

Haha, option E is a classic trick question. 'The command does not generate an error, but it doesn't do anything either?' Sounds like a real head-scratcher!

Rolf 1 year ago

↳ replying to Emerson

D) Outputs statistical information related to the content of the table foo.

Nelida 1 year ago

↳ replying to Emerson

C) Collects statistical information related to the content of the database test.

Karan 1 year ago

↳ replying to Emerson

B) Collects statistical information related to the content of the table foo.

Valene 1 year ago

↳ replying to Emerson

A) Collects statistical information related to the content of the database foo.

Gerald 1 year ago

I'm not sure about this one. I was thinking it might be option D, but now I'm second-guessing myself. Guess I need to study up on my PostgreSQL commands!

Andra 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gerald

E) The command does not generate an error; however, it does not do anything either.

Kate 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gerald

B) Collects statistical information related to the content of the table foo.

Matt 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gerald

A) Collects statistical information related to the content of the database foo.

Na 1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be B) Collects statistical information related to the content of the table foo. Can someone confirm?

Dick 2 years ago

I agree with Aron. It makes sense that ANALYZE foo would collect statistical information about the database foo.

Aron 2 years ago

I think the correct answer is A) Collects statistical information related to the content of the database foo.

Cecily 2 years ago

I think option B is the correct answer. The ANALYZE command collects statistical information about the content of a specific table, not the entire database.

Mitzie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Cecily

I think option E is the correct answer, the command doesn't do anything.

Arletta 1 year ago

↳ replying to Cecily

I'm not sure, but I think option D might be the correct answer.

Rosio 1 year ago

↳ replying to Cecily

I think it's actually option A, it collects statistical information related to the content of the database foo.

Carlee 1 year ago

↳ replying to Cecily

I agree, option B is the correct answer.

Brande 2 years ago

I agree with Sharee, it makes sense that it would be related to the table foo specifically.

Sharee 2 years ago

I believe the command collects statistical information related to the content of the database foo.

Brande 2 years ago

I think the command collects statistical information related to the content of the table foo.

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