Database Connection containers are the only way to connect to a database with FME.

• A. True
• B. Sometimes
• C. Not applicable
• D. False

Answer: (D)

In FME, you can connect to databases in more than one way. While a Database Connection container provides a centralized, reusable way to store host, database, and credential details, it isn’t the only method. Many readers and writers allow you to specify the connection parameters directly or use an ODBC DSN, or even pass a connection string, without relying on a named Database Connection container. So, you can connect to a database without using a Container, making the statement false. Using a Database Connection container remains common for consistency and reuse, but it is not mandatory.