OCP Performance Tuning And Diagnostics Practice Question
Which of the following is true regarding SQL Plan Baselines?
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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They provide stability for SQL execution plans
They allow the database to maintain a stable execution plan even if the environment (stats, indexes) changes.
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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They automatically gather statistics
Why it's wrong here
DBMS_STATS does this.
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They store the actual table data
Why it's wrong here
They store metadata and execution steps.
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They require the Oracle Enterprise Manager
Why it's wrong here
They can be managed entirely via PL/SQL.
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They provide stability for SQL execution plans
Why this is correct
The goal of SPM is to ensure plan stability.
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