Question 1

Which BaseDB lifecycle management activity is MOST directly associated with ensuring the continued availability of a database instance during a planned maintenance window?

Options :

A : Taking a full database backup using RMAN.

B : Performing an in-place upgrade of the database software.

C : Using Oracle Data Guard for a switchover operation.

D : Applying a quarterly security patch.

E : Resizing the block volume storage.

Answer: C

Question 2

Which of the following is the recommended approach for migrating a large, mission-critical database from an on-premises Exadata system to Exadata Database Service with minimal downtime?

Options :

A : Traditional export/import using Data Pump over a public network.

B : Creating a physical standby database using Data Guard and switching over to the standby in OCI.

C : Performing a full backup and restore to a new Exadata Database Service instance.

D : Using SQL Developer to copy the data over a VPN connection.

Answer: B

Question 3

When upgrading the Oracle Database software version on a BaseDB VM system, what is the primary responsibility of the database administrator (DBA) regarding the underlying operating system?

Options :

A : The DBA is responsible for initiating and managing the operating system upgrade process through the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure console.

B : The DBA must ensure the operating system is compatible with the target Oracle Database software version before initiating the database upgrade.

C : The DBA has no direct responsibility for the operating system as it is fully managed by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

D : The DBA should manually update the operating system packages after the database upgrade is successfully completed.

Answer: B

Question 4

Which two metrics are available for monitoring within the Performance Hub's Real-Time SQL Monitoring feature in Database Management?

Options :

A : Physical Reads

B : Average Active Sessions

C : Number of CPUs on the host

D : Database Version

Answer: A,B

Question 5

Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the storage options typically available when launching an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Base Database Service (BaseDB) virtual machine (VM)?

Options :

A : Block Volumes provide the primary storage and are directly attached to the VM.

B : Object Storage is the default storage option for database datafiles.

C : Local NVMe storage is always the default for BaseDB.

D : File Storage is mandatory for database backups.

Answer: A