Oracle Database Administration I — Question 61

Your database instance was shut down normally and then started in NOMOUNT state. You then execute this command:
ALTER DATABASE MOUNT;
Which two actions are performed? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. The online redo logs are opened
• B. The online data files are opened
• C. The alert log records the execution details
• D. The Oracle background processes are started
• E. The initialization parameter file is read
• F. The control file is read

Correct answer: C, F

Explanation

When the command ALTER DATABASE MOUNT is executed, it does not open the online redo logs or data files, but it does record the action in the alert log and reads the control file. Therefore, options C and F are correct, while the others are not applicable at this stage.