Which of the following is a key characteristic of a relational database?

Data is stored in flexible, schema-less documents

Data is stored as key-value pairs for high-speed lookups

Data is stored in graph structures with nodes and edges

Data is organized into tables with predefined schemas and relationships

What is the main benefit of a cloud database's ability to scale elastically?

It guarantees that all queries return results in under one second

It allows the database to automatically adjust capacity based on demand

It eliminates the need for any database maintenance

It requires manual intervention to add or remove resources

A company must comply with GDPR, which requires that personal data of EU citizens be protected and that data transfers outside the EU be lawful. The company currently uses a cloud database in the US and wants to serve EU customers. Which approach best ensures GDPR compliance?

Anonymize all personal data before storing it in the US

Move the database to an EU region and ensure data is stored there

Use a US database with a data processing agreement

Keep the database in the US and rely on encryption

What is the purpose of encrypting data at rest in a cloud database?

To protect data from unauthorized access when it is stored on disk

To allow data to be transferred over the internet securely

A company's security team wants to protect a cloud database from unauthorized access. They have implemented network security groups and encryption, but they are concerned about insider threats from database administrators. Which additional measure would best mitigate the risk of insider threats?

Use a shared database account for all administrators

Use a stronger encryption algorithm

Restrict network access to the database

Enable database auditing and monitor access logs

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A company must comply with GDPR, which requires that personal data of EU citizens be protected and that data transfers outside the EU be lawful. The company currently uses a cloud database in the US and wants to serve EU customers. Which approach best ensures GDPR compliance?
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What is the purpose of encrypting data at rest in a cloud database?
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A company's security team wants to protect a cloud database from unauthorized access. They have implemented network security groups and encryption, but they are concerned about insider threats from database administrators. Which additional measure would best mitigate the risk of insider threats?
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