Which of the following describes an index scan versus an index seek?

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Which of the following describes an index scan versus an index seek?

Key points

  • Index seek navigates to specific rows efficiently
  • Index scan reads all index entries sequentially
  • Seek is faster for pinpointing data
  • Scan is slower but necessary for certain queries
  • Understanding these operations improves query performance

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