OCP Performance Tuning And Diagnostics Practice Question
What does the 'SQL ID' in an Oracle database represent?
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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A unique identifier for a SQL statement
The SQL ID is a unique hash of the SQL text, used to identify statements in the library cache.
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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A table name
Why it's wrong here
That is a schema object.
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A user ID
Why it's wrong here
That is a USER_ID.
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An execution plan version
Why it's wrong here
That is a PLAN_HASH_VALUE.
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A unique identifier for a SQL statement
Why this is correct
SQL IDs allow tracking of specific statements.
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