Oracle Database 12c: RAC Administration — Question 6

Which two statements are true about clustered ASM instances? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. An ASM instance must store its SPFILE in ASM.
• B. The ASM passwordfile can be stored in $GRID_HOME/dbs on local storage of a cluster node.
• C. The ASM passwordfile can be stored in a diskgroup that is accessible to all ASM instances.
• D. The SPFILE must be stored in $GRID_HOME/dbs on local storage of a cluster node.
• E. The SPFILE must be stored in a diskgroup that is accessible to all ASM instances.

Correct answer: A, D

Explanation

Option A is correct because an ASM instance can utilize an SPFILE stored within ASM for configuration. Option D is also correct since the SPFILE must indeed be located on local storage in $GRID_HOME/dbs. Options B, C, and E are incorrect as they provide inaccurate information about the storage requirements for passwordfiles and SPFILE in clustered ASM environments.