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A2090-560 · Question #124

Why is generating statistics on a table important to query performance?

The correct answer is B. The optimizer uses statistics to determine the optimal execution plan for queries. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Why is generating statistics on a table important to query performance?

Options

  • AThe table statistics are used to facilitate disk space reclamation of deleted rows.
  • BThe optimizer uses statistics to determine the optimal execution plan for queries.
  • CThe Zone Map information cross references the table statistics for each column to avoid
  • DThe Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) utilizes the statistics to identify which row/columns

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  • A
    11% (5)
  • B
    83% (38)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    4% (2)

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