I couldn't agree with you more. I have always wondered why the double negative. Didn't we all learn that in programming 101. And WHY is it the...

Ahhh hA!  Thanks Matt for that very good explanation.  I understand now why I was wrong.

Yes, since the question was worded what is the First LSN for a "Log File" I thought the correct answer was d.  Had it been worded "what is the First...

...also, I would suggest that any question that makes people think and provokes a good discussion such as this is a good question.     Thanks!

I stand by my answer, it will not help if disk IO is a bottleneck.  Yes it is true that SQL Server will adjust it automatically and I knew that. ...