OCP Backup And Recovery Practice Question
Which RMAN configuration must be set to ensure that backups are automatically deleted when they are no longer needed?
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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CONFIGURE RETENTION POLICY
CONFIGURE RETENTION POLICY defines the criteria for what is obsolete.
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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CONFIGURE AUTO DELETE ON
Why it's wrong here
This command does not exist.
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SET RETENTION POLICY
Why it's wrong here
The correct command is CONFIGURE, not SET.
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CONFIGURE RETENTION POLICY
Why this is correct
This sets the policy for retention.
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CONFIGURE OBSOLETE ON
Why it's wrong here
This does not exist.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
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