Oracle Database 12c: Advanced Administration — Question 127

Which two statements are true about making RMAN image copies of a database?

Answer options

• A. The can only be written to disk.
• B. The can be made only when the database is running in NOARCHIVELOG mode.
• C. They can be made only when the database is in MOUNT state.
• D. They consist of all used an unused blocks in the data files.
• E. They can be made only when the database is running in ARCHIVELOG mode.

Correct answer: A, D

Explanation

Option A is correct because RMAN image copies are exclusively written to disk. Option D is also correct as these copies contain all used and unused blocks in the data files. The other options are incorrect as RMAN image copies can be created in ARCHIVELOG mode and do not require the database to be in MOUNT state.