OCP Backup And Recovery Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are benefits of using an RMAN recovery catalog?
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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Stores backup metadata for multiple databases.
Centralization and extended retention are key benefits.
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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Stores backup metadata for multiple databases.
Why this is correct
This is a primary benefit.
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Automatically encrypts all backups.
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a separate configuration.
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Eliminates the need for archivelogs.
Why it's wrong here
Archivelogs are essential for recovery regardless of the catalog.
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Provides faster database performance.
Why it's wrong here
It does not improve database performance.
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Allows keeping backup history longer than the control file.
Why this is correct
The control file is limited by CONTROL_FILE_RECORD_KEEP_TIME.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
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