OCP Backup And Recovery Practice Question
In a multitenant environment, what is the best approach to backup only a specific PDB?
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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BACKUP PLUGGABLE DATABASE pdb_name
You can use the 'BACKUP PLUGGABLE DATABASE' command to target a specific PDB.
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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BACKUP CDB PDB pdb_name
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect syntax.
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BACKUP DATABASE PDBNAME
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect syntax.
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BACKUP PLUGGABLE DATABASE pdb_name
Why this is correct
This is the correct command for PDB-level backups.
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BACKUP PDB ALL
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect syntax.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
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