Which of the following is not true about Database Connections?

• A. They can be reused among multiple workspaces.
• B. On FME Server, any logged in user can use the Database Connection in their workspace.
• C. Different Database Connections can be used to run the same workspace at runtime.
• D. They are more secure than embedded connection parameters.

Answer: (B)

Database connections are centralized, reusable resources that store access details so multiple workspaces can use the same connection without embedding credentials. This design lets you manage and update access in one place and apply the same connection across different workflows and environments.

On FME Server, access to a Database Connection isn’t granted to every logged-in user by default. Permissions and security settings control who can use a given connection in their workspace. So the idea that any logged-in user can freely use the Database Connection in their workspace isn’t accurate; you typically assign access to specific users or roles, and only those with permission can leverage that connection during runtime.

The other statements fit with how Database Connections are typically used: they can be reused across multiple workspaces, you can run the same workspace using different connections at runtime, and centralized connections usually offer better security than embedding credentials directly in workflows.