Which of the following functions is used to prepare an SQL statement for execution with parameters in MySQLi extension?
A). mysqli_query()
B). mysqli_prepare()
C). mysqli_fetch_array()
D). mysqli_close()
Which of the following is NOT a step in connecting to a MySQL database using PDO extension?
A). Create a PDO object
B). Set database credentials
C). Execute an SQL query
D). Handle connection errors
What is the primary advantage of using PDO over MySQLi for database access in PHP?
A). Portability across different databases
B). Better performance
C). Easier syntax
D). More features
Which of the following statements is true regarding parameterized queries in MySQLi and PDO?
A). They prevent SQL injection attacks
B). They improve database performance
C). They can only be used with SELECT queries
D). They require additional server resources
Which PHP extension is specific to MySQL databases and offers both procedural and object-oriented approaches for database operations?
A). PDO
B). MySQL
C). SQLI
D). MySQLi
Which PHP function is used to establish a connection to a MySQL database server using MySQLi extension?
A). mysqli_connect()
B). mysqli_query()
C). mysqli_fetch_assoc()
D). mysqli_close()
What is the primary purpose of database connection pooling in PHP applications?
A). Improving scalability and performance
B). Enhancing database security
C). Simplifying database configuration
D). Reducing server resource usage
What is the purpose of the PDO::lastInsertId() method in PDO extension?
A). Retrieving the ID generated by the last INSERT statement
B). Executing an SQL query
C). Fetching data from the database
D). Closing the database connection
What is the primary function of the mysqli_connect() function in PHP?
A). Establishing a connection to a MySQL database
B). Executing SQL queries
C). Fetching data from the database
D). Closing the database connection
Which of the following statements is true regarding database connections in PHP applications?
A). Database connections should be properly closed after use
B). Database connections are automatically closed by PHP
C). Keeping database connections open improves performance
D). Multiple simultaneous database connections are recommended