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QWhat is a database transaction?

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  • A A unit of work encapsulating multiple database operations ✔ ✖
  • B A physical backup of the entire database ✔ ✖
  • C A process of migrating data from one DBMS to another ✔ ✖
  • D A method of database tuning for better performance ✔ ✖
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A database transaction is a unit of work that encapsulates multiple database operations, such as reading a database object, writing data, acquiring or releasing locks, etc.
It provides a way to group related operations together and ensures that they are executed as a single logical unit, guaranteeing data consistency and integrity.

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