1. What are two advantages of encrypting data stored in the database? (2 points)
2. RAID systems typically allow you to replace failed disks without stopping access to the
system. Thus, the data in the failed disk must be rebuilt and written to the replacement disk while
the system is in operation. Which of the RAID levels yields the least amount of interference
between the rebuild and ongoing disk accesses? Explain your answer. (4 points)
3. In the sequential file organization, why is an overflow block used even if there is, at the
moment, only one overflow record? (4 points)
The RAID level with the least interference between rebuild and ongoing disk accesses is RAID 6 (Double Parity). Here’s why:
Even when there’s only one overflow record in a sequential file organization, an overflow block is still used for the following reasons:
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I hope this enhanced response effectively addresses the prompt and demonstrates a strong understanding of database security, RAID systems, and sequential file organization.