Oracle Database 12c: Installation and Administration — Question 204

Which activity is audited by default and recorded in the operating system audit trail irrespective of whether or not database auditing is enabled?

Answer options

• A. execution of SQL statements by users connected with the SYSDBA privilege
• B. creation of a fine-grained audit policy
• C. configuration of unified auditing mode
• D. usage of the AUDIT statement

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the execution of SQL statements by users with SYSDBA privilege is inherently audited by the operating system. Options B, C, and D pertain to features or configurations that do not have default auditing behavior in the same way.