Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Associate — Question 3

A customer wants to use Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for storing application backups which can be stored for months, but retrieved immediately based on business needs.
Which OCI storage service can be used to meet this requirement?

Answer options

• A. File Storage
• B. Object Storage (standard)
• C. Archive Storage
• D. Block Volume

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Object Storage (standard) is designed for storing large amounts of unstructured data that can be accessed quickly and easily, making it suitable for application backups that require immediate retrieval. In contrast, Archive Storage is meant for long-term storage of infrequently accessed data, while File Storage and Block Volume are more suited for different use cases such as file sharing and block-level storage, respectively.