MongoDB Environment Setup and Configuration Quiz

This quiz will test your understanding of the fundamental concepts and best practices for setting up and configuring MongoDB. You will explore the key components of the MongoDB environment, including its data model, tools for management, and unique features that distinguish it from traditional databases. Good luck!

1 / 20

To bind MongoDB to a specific IP address for security purposes, which configuration setting is used?

db.bindIP

server.bindIP

security.bindIP

net.bindIP

2 / 20

In MongoDB, the storage.wiredTiger.engineConfig.cacheSizeGB setting is used to:

Configure backup frequency

Set the number of concurrent connections

Enable SSL encryption

Limit the storage engine's memory cache size

3 / 20

Which command checks the status of the MongoDB service on Linux?

check mongod

systemctl status mongod

status mongod

service mongod

4 / 20

When setting up MongoDB, which file is commonly used for configuration?

db.conf

mongo.config

mongod.conf

config.mongo

5 / 20

MongoDB can be configured to run as a background service on startup. True or False?

True

False

6 / 20

The default MongoDB configuration file (mongod.conf) typically uses which format?

YAML

XML

INI

JSON

7 / 20

The MongoDB service must always be restarted after making changes to the configuration file. True or False?

True

False

8 / 20

Which MongoDB service is used to automatically manage backups, monitoring, and alerts for MongoDB clusters?

MongoDB Atlas

MongoDB Compass

MongoDB Shell

MongoDB Enterprise

9 / 20

The --fork option is used to:

Run MongoDB in the background

Stop MongoDB

Bind MongoDB to an IP address

Set the log file location

10 / 20

MongoDB requires a separate directory for log files, which must be specified in the configuration. True or False?

True

False

11 / 20

When installing MongoDB, which option is used to change the default data directory?

--dbPath

--dataDirectory

--dbDir

--dataDir

12 / 20

What is the default port number MongoDB uses for communication?

27017

5432

8080

3306

13 / 20

Which of the following commands can check the version of MongoDB installed on the system?

mongod --version

mongo --version

Both A and B

mongodb --version

14 / 20

Which of the following best describes a "collection" in MongoDB?

A backup of MongoDB data

A container for related documents, similar to a table

A single data entry

A storage space for images

15 / 20

Which of the following directories is used by MongoDB to store database data by default?

/usr/local/mongodb

/var/lib/mongodb

/mongodb/data

/data/db

16 / 20

To configure MongoDB for replica sets, which option must be included in the configuration file?

db.replicaName

config.replication

net.replSet

replication.replSetName

17 / 20

Which command is used to start the MongoDB server?

mongo --start

mongo start

mongod --init

mongod

18 / 20

In what type of applications is MongoDB particularly useful?

Applications that need schema flexibility and scale easily

Applications that require complex JOIN operations

Applications with highly structured data only

Small-scale desktop applications

19 / 20

By default, MongoDB allows connections from any IP address. True or False?

True

False

20 / 20

What is the primary purpose of the bindIP setting in MongoDB configuration?

To specify the directory for log files

To restrict MongoDB access to specific IP addresses

To define storage limits

To set backup intervals

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This quiz is essential for database administrators and DevOps professionals looking to understand the core setup and configuration tasks required to run MongoDB effectively in various environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability.

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