DBS-C01 Monitoring and Troubleshooting Practice Question
A team is using Amazon RDS for Oracle with an option group that includes the Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) option. After modifying the option group to add a new option, the DB instance is stuck in the 'modifying' state for an extended period. What should the team do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Reboot the DB instance to complete the modification.
Adding certain options may require a reboot. Option B is incorrect because the option group modification is likely valid; the issue is that it requires a reboot. Option C is incorrect because modifying the DB instance again would not help. Option D is incorrect because the DB instance is not in a failed state.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Reboot the DB instance to complete the modification.
Why this is correct
Some option changes require a reboot to take effect.
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Contact AWS Support to force the modification.
Why it's wrong here
This is not necessary; a reboot should resolve it.
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Create a new DB instance with the desired options and migrate the data.
Why it's wrong here
This is too drastic and not needed.
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Modify the DB instance again to reset the state.
Why it's wrong here
Resetting the state is not possible by re-modifying.
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