OCP Performance Tuning And Diagnostics Practice Question
Which THREE actions can you take to improve execution plan stability?
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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Use SQL Profiles
Stability is achieved through baselines, profiles, and optimizer plan stability features.
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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Frequently drop and recreate indexes
Why it's wrong here
This makes performance unstable.
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Increase the SGA size every day
Why it's wrong here
This has no impact on plan stability.
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Use SQL Profiles
Why this is correct
Provides hints for stable plans.
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Freeze execution plans
Why this is correct
Alternative way to maintain stability.
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Create SQL Plan Baselines
Why this is correct
Locks the execution plan.
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