What is the benefit of using persistent database connections in PHP? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is C. Allows connection settings such as character set encoding to persist D. Allows for resumption of transactions across multiple requests. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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What is the benefit of using persistent database connections in PHP? (Choose two.)

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AReduces the connection & authentication overhead of connecting to the database
BEnsures that only a single connection is open to the database from PHP
CAllows connection settings such as character set encoding to persist
DAllows for resumption of transactions across multiple requests.

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A
15% (8)
B
8% (4)
C
77% (40)

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