OCP Security And Upgrades Practice Question
Which action is required before applying a PSU (Patch Set Update) to a 23ai database?
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
✓
Take a RMAN backup
It is critical to take a full backup of the database before applying any patches.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Change the global name
Why it's wrong here
This is not required.
- ✓
Take a RMAN backup
Why this is correct
Backups are essential for recovery if a patch fails.
- ✗
Stop the database
Why it's wrong here
While often required, taking a backup is the most important prerequisite.
- ✗
Recompile all objects
Why it's wrong here
This is not required.
About these practice questions
This OCP question is part of Courseiva's 314-question bank — original exam-style content with full explanations and wrong-answer analysis, never real exam questions or exam dumps. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
JA
Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
This OCP practice question is part of Courseiva's free Oracle certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the OCP exam.