OCP Backup And Recovery Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid RMAN retention policies?
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 TO REDUNDANCY 3;
Redundancy and Recovery Window are the two primary retention policies.
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 RETENTION POLICY TO REDUNDANCY 3;
Why this is correct
This is a valid redundancy-based policy.
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CONFIGURE RETENTION POLICY TO 100GB;
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid policy type.
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CONFIGURE RETENTION POLICY TO RECOVERY WINDOW OF 7 DAYS;
Why this is correct
This is a valid time-based recovery window policy.
- ✗
CONFIGURE RETENTION POLICY TO NONE;
Why it's wrong here
This is a valid command but not considered a standard retention policy setting in the same category as the others, although technically valid.
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CONFIGURE RETENTION POLICY TO INFINITE;
Why it's wrong here
This is not a standard syntax.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
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