Oracle Global Human Resources Cloud Implementation Specialist — Question 11

What is the key purpose of GoldenGate trail files?

Answer options

• A. They are a persistent storage area for captured transactions.
• B. They are configuration files for the GoldenGate processes.
• C. They are checkpoint files for the GoldenGate processes.
• D. They are database auditing logs where GoldenGate captures changes.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because GoldenGate trail files are specifically designed to maintain the state of the data replication process through checkpoints. The other options describe functions that do not accurately represent the role of trail files in the GoldenGate architecture.