OCP Core Administration And Cdb Pdb Architecture Practice Question
Which command is used to move a PDB from one CDB to another without using Data Pump?
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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ALTER PLUGGABLE DATABASE UNPLUG
The unplug/plug method using an XML metadata file is the standard for PDB transport.
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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CREATE PDB AS CLONE
Why it's wrong here
This is for cloning within the same CDB.
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DBMS_PDB.COPY
Why it's wrong here
This is not a standard procedure.
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ALTER PLUGGABLE DATABASE UNPLUG
Why this is correct
Unplugging generates the XML metadata for transport.
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MOVE PLUGGABLE DATABASE
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid SQL command.
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