OCP Security And Upgrades Practice Question
What is the consequence of not running the 'catupgrd.sql' script after a major version upgrade?
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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Data dictionary remains in old version format
The data dictionary will be inconsistent, and many objects will be invalid, leading to database failure.
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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Only performance is affected
Why it's wrong here
Functionality is severely impacted.
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The database will run in read-only mode
Why it's wrong here
It will likely crash or have corrupted metadata.
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Data dictionary remains in old version format
Why this is correct
The dictionary must be upgraded to match the engine version.
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The database will not start
Why it's wrong here
It might start but will be unusable.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
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