OCP Backup And Recovery Practice Question
You are using Block Change Tracking (BCT). Where is the BCT file stored?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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In the Fast Recovery Area (FRA).
The BCT file is managed by the database and typically stored in the FRA or as defined by the DB_BLOCK_CHANGETRACKING_FILE parameter.
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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In the Fast Recovery Area (FRA).
Why this is correct
By default, it is stored in the FRA.
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In the SYSTEM tablespace.
Why it's wrong here
It is a binary file on disk, not a tablespace object.
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In the control file.
Why it's wrong here
The control file only tracks the location of the BCT file.
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In the redo log files.
Why it's wrong here
BCT is separate from redo logs.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
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