OCP Backup And Recovery Practice Question
You are performing a cross-platform data migration using RMAN CONVERT. The destination platform has different endianness. Which file type must be converted before it can be transported?
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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Datafiles
Datafiles in a platform with different endianness must be converted using the CONVERT command to be readable by the target instance.
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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Redo log files
Why it's wrong here
Redo logs are recreated upon opening the database at the destination.
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Parameter files
Why it's wrong here
Parameter files are text or binary files that do not require endian conversion.
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Datafiles
Why this is correct
Datafiles require endianness conversion when moving between platforms with different endian formats.
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Control files
Why it's wrong here
Control files cannot be transported across platforms.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
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