Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2022 Architect Associate — Question 9

Which of the following statements is true about cloning a volume in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Block Volume service?

Answer options

• A. You can change the block volume size when cloning a volume.
• B. You need to detach a volume before cloning it.
• C. Creating a clone takes longer than creating a backup of a volume.
• D. You can clone a volume to another region.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because when cloning a volume in OCI, you have the option to change the block volume size. Option B is incorrect as you do not need to detach a volume before cloning. Option C is wrong since creating a clone is generally faster than creating a backup. Option D is also incorrect because cloning a volume to another region is not supported.