PostgreSQL Fundamentals Certification Practice

**PostgreSQL** is a powerful open source relational database system known for **standards compliance**, **reliability**, and **extensibility**. This exam tests practical knowledge across **MVCC**, indexing, transactions, backups, and server administration to validate real world readiness. The questions emphasize applied problem solving in typical IT tasks. You will encounter scenarios requiring SQL basics, data integrity via constraints, and performance considerations. Topics include: the role of **MVCC** in concurrent transactions, the use and tradeoffs of **B-tree**, **GIN**, and other indexes, how **transactions** guarantee **ACID**, the importance of **WAL** for durability, backup and restore with **pg_dump** and **pg_restore**, and fundamental server practices such as roles, permissions, and schema organization. A successful candidate demonstrates the ability to design robust schemas, optimize queries, ensure data safety, and operate PostgreSQL in production environments. Regular practice improves recall, reduces mistakes, and builds confidence in troubleshooting and optimization. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on best practices, reproducible maintenance, and understanding PostgreSQL's architecture to make informed architectural decisions.