OCP Backup And Recovery Practice Question
What is the purpose of the 'REPORT OBSOLETE' command?
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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To list backups that exceed the retention policy.
It identifies backups that are no longer needed based on the retention policy.
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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To list backups that exceed the retention policy.
Why this is correct
It lists them but does not delete them.
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To identify corrupted backups.
Why it's wrong here
That is VALIDATE.
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To show the status of the FRA.
Why it's wrong here
That is V$RECOVERY_FILE_DEST.
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To delete old backups.
Why it's wrong here
That is 'DELETE OBSOLETE'.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
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