The ____ background process has three primary functions: to recover lost data after a system hardware or software failure;to deallocate temporary memory areas that the database uses for sort operations;and to manage server disk space by periodically coalescing free space to make larger continuous extents for new data.
A)Database Writer
B)System Monitor
C)Process Monitor
D)Checkpoint

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The System Monitor (SMON) background process in a database management system is responsible for tasks such as recovering lost data after system failures, deallocating temporary memory areas used for sort operations, and managing server disk space by coalescing free space. These functions are crucial for maintaining the health and efficiency of the database system.

The ____ Background Process Has Three Primary Functions: to Recover