The Full Stack Web Development - NoSQL Explained

The video tutorial introduces NoSQL databases, highlighting their differences from traditional relational databases. It covers the advantages of NoSQL, such as scalability and flexibility, and discusses challenges like maturity and support. The tutorial explains horizontal and vertical scaling methods and describes various types of NoSQL databases, including column, document, key/value, and graph databases.

What is a common misconception about NoSQL databases?

• They are more expensive than relational databases.

• They do not use SQL at all.

• They are only used for small data sets.

• They require complex schemas.

Which of the following is an advantage of NoSQL databases?

• They are more expensive to manage.

• They are difficult to scale.

• They require a predefined schema.

• They offer horizontal scaling.

What is a challenge faced by NoSQL databases?

• They lack maturity and support.

• They are incompatible with web applications.

• They have been around for too long.

• They are too simple for complex applications.

Which type of NoSQL database is MongoDB?

• Graph database

• Key/value store

• Document database

• Column database

What is a key feature of a graph database?

• It uses tables and rows.

• It requires a strict schema.

• It stores data in JSON format.

• It uses nodes and edges for data representation.

Which of the following is NOT a type of NoSQL database?

• Key/value store

• Column database

• Document database

• Relational database

What is the primary data structure used in a key/value store?

• Nodes and edges

• Documents and collections

• Tables and rows

• Keys and values