OCP Performance Tuning And Diagnostics Practice Question
You need to determine why a particular session is experiencing high 'db file sequential read' waits. Which view provides the most detailed information about the specific blocks being read?
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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V$SESSION_WAIT
V$SESSION_WAIT includes P1, P2, and P3 columns which often identify the file and block being accessed during the wait.
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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V$SESSION_WAIT
Why this is correct
P1/P2/P3 reveal file and block numbers for I/O waits.
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V$BH
Why it's wrong here
Provides block buffer cache status.
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V$SQL
Why it's wrong here
Provides SQL text and stats.
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V$FILESTAT
Why it's wrong here
Provides aggregate I/O stats per file.
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V$SQL_PLAN
Why it's wrong here
Shows the plan, not session wait details.
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