OCP Security And Upgrades Practice Question
When configuring Oracle Network Encryption, which TWO of the following parameters in the sqlnet.ora file are used to specify encryption settings?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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SQLNET.ENCRYPTION_TYPES_SERVER
SQLNET.ENCRYPTION_SERVER and SQLNET.ENCRYPTION_TYPES_SERVER are the primary parameters for configuring server-side network encryption.
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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SQLNET.ENCRYPTION_TYPES_SERVER
Why this is correct
This specifies the allowed encryption algorithms for the server.
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TNS_ENCRYPTION_ENABLED
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid sqlnet.ora parameter.
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SQLNET.ENCRYPTION_SERVER
Why this is correct
This parameter controls the server-side encryption requirement.
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SQLNET.AUTHENTICATION_SERVICES
Why it's wrong here
This parameter is for authentication, not specifically for encryption algorithms.
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NETWORK_SECURE_MODE
Why it's wrong here
This is not a recognized configuration parameter.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
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