OCP 23ai New Features Practice Question
What happens if a user tries to drop a Blockchain table that still contains rows within the retention period?
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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The command fails with an error
Blockchain tables protect against deletion of the table itself if rows are within the protection period.
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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The command succeeds
Why it's wrong here
It is blocked.
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The table is renamed to _OLD
Why it's wrong here
No auto-renaming occurs.
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The command fails with an error
Why this is correct
The database enforces the protection period.
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The rows are archived then dropped
Why it's wrong here
No automatic archiving exists.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
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