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 advantage of using prepared statements in MySQLi and PDO?
A). Improved security and protection against SQL injection
B). Faster execution of SQL queries
C). Simpler syntax for SQL statements
D). Compatibility with older PHP versions
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 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()
What does PDO stand for in the context of PHP database access?
A). PHP Database Objects
B). PHP Data Operations
C). PHP Data Objects
D). PHP Database Extensions
Which PHP extension provides an improved interface for interacting with MySQL databases?
A). MySQL
B). PDO
C). SQLI
D). MySQLi
Which PHP extension offers a consistent interface for accessing different database engines, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite?
A). MySQL
B). PDO
C). SQLI
D). MySQLi
Which of the following is NOT a valid database driver supported by PDO extension?
A). MySQL
B). PostgreSQL
C). MongoDB
D). SQLite
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 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