Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure — Question 9

You have an Azure SQL database named DB1. You run a query while connected to DB1.
You review the actual execution plan for the query, and you add an index to a table referenced by the query.
You need to compare the previous actual execution plan for the query to the Live Query Statistics.
What should you do first in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)?

Answer options

• A. For DB1, set QUERY_CAPTURE_MODE of Query Store to All.
• B. Run the SET SHOWPLAN_ALL Transact-SQL statement.
• C. Save the actual execution plan.
• D. Enable Query Store for DB1.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because saving the actual execution plan allows you to reference it later when comparing with the Live Query Statistics. Options A and D are not relevant at this stage as they pertain to Query Store settings rather than saving the execution plan. Option B is also incorrect because it merely shows the plan without saving it for future comparison.