Which Spark configuration property is used to enable Adaptive Query Execution?

spark.sql.autoBroadcastJoinThreshold

What problem does dynamic skew join optimization primarily solve?

Slow network transfers during shuffle

Incorrect results due to null join keys

Uneven data distribution causing some tasks to take much longer than others

High memory usage due to large broadcast variables

What is Adaptive Query Execution (AQE) in Apache Spark?

A storage format that automatically compresses data based on query patterns.

A scheduling mechanism that dynamically allocates cluster resources to running queries.

A compile-time feature that generates optimized bytecode for DataFrame operations.

A runtime optimization framework that adjusts query execution plans based on actual data statistics.

How does Adaptive Query Execution reduce the need for manual tuning?

By caching all intermediate results automatically.

By providing a graphical interface for query optimization.

By automatically selecting the best join strategy and partition sizes at runtime.

By rewriting the query in a simpler SQL dialect.

Which AQE feature helps balance workload among tasks when data is unevenly distributed?

Dynamic join strategy selection

Dynamic coalescing of shuffle partitions

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