(1) you can. https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/staltam/2017/04/05/how-to-disable-always-encrypted-feature/
(2) I think we can increase, but can NOT decrease directly.
(3) Yes, no problem

BTW, there is no specific purpose, but for some unreasonable and stupid curiosity:-)

Looks no shortcut. Thanks guys.

I'm afraid you have to change your code to Parameterization style. For example,
1. select * from Sample where BusinessUnit='BU1';
2. DECLARE @s1 VARCHAR(50) ='BU1';
select * from Sample...

I'm afraid you need to use the latest version of SSMS

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It seems you have log backup job which ran between your full backup and log backup. I suggest you check the records in msdb..backupset

First, without special reasons, I suggest we follow the best practice.
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2. Set data files...

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