MongoDB Data Insertion Techniques: Beginner-Level Quiz

MongoDB Data Insertion Techniques Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge of MongoDB’s data insertion methods, including single and batch inserts, bulk operations, unique constraints, write concerns and upserts. You'll also explore how MongoDB handles errors, schema validation, and auto-generated fields like _id. Get ready to assess your skills and deepen your understanding! Good luck!

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What is the result if you perform an insert without explicitly defining a database and collection?

MongoDB will auto-create both the database and collection

MongoDB will throw an error indicating a missing database or collection

The document will be inserted into the default collection

The document will be inserted without validation

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Which of the following is true about the insert() method?

It automatically generates _id for all documents

It requires the _id field to be specified for each document

It can only insert one document at a time

It can insert either one or multiple documents

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When inserting a document, MongoDB enforces strict data types for all fields. True or False?

True

False

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What does upsert mean in MongoDB operations?

Inserting multiple documents simultaneously

Updating a document if it exists, or inserting it if it doesn’t

Inserting a document only if the collection is empty

A rollback mechanism for failed inserts

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Which of the following describes the difference between ordered and unordered inserts in insertMany()?

There is no difference between the two

Ordered means documents must be identical; unordered allows variations

Ordered inserts stop on the first error, while unordered inserts continue

Ordered inserts are faster than unordered inserts

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How can you insert a document in MongoDB while simultaneously ensuring that the document is unique based on a certain field?

By using insertUnique() method

By using a validation rule during insertion

MongoDB does not support unique inserts

By creating a unique index on the field before the insert operation

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What is the purpose of the writeConcern option during document insertion?

To automatically retry failed insert operations

To ensure the document is inserted without any constraints

To specify the level of acknowledgment requested from MongoDB for write operations

To control the transaction duration during insertion

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Which of the following fields is auto-generated by MongoDB if not provided during insertion?

primary_key

timestamp

_id

object_key

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How does MongoDB handle duplicate keys when inserting documents with unique indexes?

MongoDB will modify the duplicate key automatically

MongoDB will store the document with a warning

It will overwrite the existing document

The insertion will fail with a duplicate key error

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What is the default writeConcern setting in MongoDB?

Acknowledgment from all replica nodes

No acknowledgment needed

Acknowledgment from the primary node only

Acknowledgment from two secondary nodes

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How can you insert a document with default values for unspecified fields?

You cannot set default values in MongoDB

By using a schema validation to set default values

By modifying the document after insertion

By using db.collection.insert({ field1: "value" }), default values will be set automatically

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If you try to insert a document with a duplicate value for the _id field, what will happen?

An error will be thrown, and the insert will fail

The new document will replace the existing document

The duplicate value will be modified automatically

The existing document will be ignored

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MongoDB allows inserting documents with circular references within embedded documents. True or False?

True

False

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How can you ensure that a large batch insert operation continues even if some documents cause errors?

Set ordered: false in insertMany()

Use retryWrites: true

Use db.collection.insertSingle()

Use bulkInsert() method

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Which method is used to insert a single document into a MongoDB collection?

db.collection.add()

db.collection.insert()

db.collection.push()

db.collection.insertOne()

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insertMany() ensures that all inserted documents are identical in structure. True or False?

True

False

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MongoDB allows inserting documents with deeply nested arrays and objects. True or False?

True

False

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If a document with a pre-existing _id value is inserted, MongoDB will update the existing document. True or False?

True

False

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Using bulkWrite(), you can mix inserts, updates, and deletes within the same operation. True or False?

True

False

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Inserting documents using the command insertMany() is generally faster than inserting them one by one using insertOne(). True or False?

True

False

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MongoDB Data Insertion Techniques covers the various methods that can be used to insert data into MongoDB collections.

This includes understanding how to insert single documents using the insertOne() method, inserting multiple documents with insertMany(), and bulk operations for more efficient data insertion.

This quiz is essential for beginners working with MongoDB to efficiently add data to collections, especially in high-volume or production environments.

All the best!