3. REST is a protocol that specifies how networked applications should communicate.

9. The goals of database performance optimization include lowering [answer1] (response time) and achieving higher [answer2] (transactions per unit of time).

Order the ANSI SQL Standard Isolation Levels from lowest to highest isolation.   Unordered Levels: ▪ REPEATABLE READ ▪ READ UNCOMMITTED ▪ SERIALIZABLE ▪ READ COMMITTED   Correct Order: 1. [level1] 2. [level2] 3. [level3] 4. [level4]

22. The Isolation property of ACID guarantees that once a transaction is committed, its changes are permanent and will survive system failures.

16. What is “Dynamic SQL”?

A __________ occurs when a transaction reads data that has been modified by another transaction but has not yet been committed.

Which of the following best describes REST?

What is a significant advantage of stored functions over stored procedures, allowing them to be used differently in SQL queries?

18. Order the initial and concluding components of a robust Disaster Recovery (DR) Plan as presented in class.   Unordered Components: ▪ Testing Schedule ▪ Team & Roles ▪ Scope & Objectives ▪ Communication Plan   Correct Order: [component1] [component2] [component3] [component4]

5. What does “statelessness” in RESTful APIs mean?