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QWhat is the purpose of indexing in database storage?

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  • A To optimize query performance ✔ ✖
  • B To store redundant copies of data ✔ ✖
  • C To synchronize replicated objects ✔ ✖
  • D To maintain metadata about the database ✔ ✖
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Indexing is a technique used in database storage to improve query performance.
It involves creating data structures (indexes) that allow for faster data retrieval based on specific columns or fields.
Indexing helps reduce the need for full-table scans and speeds up query execution.

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