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DP-300 · Question #166

You have an Azure SQL Database managed instance. The instance starts experiencing performance issues. You need to identify which query is causing the issue and retrieve the execution plan for the…

The correct answer is D. dynamic management views. Use the dynamic management view sys.dm_exec_requests to track currently executing queries and the associated worker time. Not C: DMVs that track Query Store and wait statistics show results for only successfully completed and timed-out queries…

Submitted by obi.ng· Mar 6, 2026Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources

Question

You have an Azure SQL Database managed instance. The instance starts experiencing performance issues. You need to identify which query is causing the issue and retrieve the execution plan for the query. The solution must minimize administrative effort. What should you use?

Options

  • Athe Azure portal
  • BExtended Events
  • CQuery Store
  • Ddynamic management views

How the community answered

(37 responses)
  • A
    14% (5)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    78% (29)

Explanation

Use the dynamic management view sys.dm_exec_requests to track currently executing queries and the associated worker time. Not C: DMVs that track Query Store and wait statistics show results for only successfully completed and timed-out queries. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-sql/identify-query-performance-issues

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