OCP Security And Upgrades Practice Question
You need to perform a Rolling Upgrade using Data Guard. What is the minimum required configuration?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Physical Standby Database
A physical standby database is required to perform a rolling upgrade using transient logical standby or switchover methods.
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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Physical Standby Database
Why this is correct
A physical standby is the foundation for a rolling upgrade.
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Active Data Guard
Why it's wrong here
Active Data Guard is not strictly required for rolling upgrades.
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Oracle GoldenGate
Why it's wrong here
GoldenGate is for replication, not standard rolling upgrades.
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Snapshot Standby
Why it's wrong here
Snapshot standby is for testing, not the upgrade process itself.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
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