OCP 23ai New Features Practice Question
When configuring parallel DML, what is the effect of setting 'FORCE' on a statement?
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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It forces parallel execution
The FORCE hint forces the statement to run in parallel regardless of the cost optimizer's decision.
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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It disables parallel DML
Why it's wrong here
It enables it.
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It runs sequentially
Why it's wrong here
It forces parallel.
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It causes an error
Why it's wrong here
It is valid syntax.
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It forces parallel execution
Why this is correct
This overrides the optimizer.
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