OCP Backup And Recovery Practice Question
Your database is in ARCHIVELOG mode. You accidentally dropped a critical tablespace and need to perform a Tablespace Point-in-Time Recovery (TSPITR). What is the primary requirement for the auxiliary instance during this process?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The auxiliary instance must have enough disk space to hold the tablespace being recovered.
TSPITR requires an auxiliary instance to recover the tablespace to the desired point in time before importing it back to the target database.
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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The auxiliary instance must have enough disk space to hold the tablespace being recovered.
Why this is correct
The auxiliary instance is used to restore and recover the datafiles to the point in time.
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The auxiliary instance must have the same DBID as the target database.
Why it's wrong here
The auxiliary instance generates a new DBID.
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The auxiliary instance must be configured with a separate ORACLE_HOME.
Why it's wrong here
It can share the same ORACLE_HOME as the target.
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The auxiliary instance must be started in NOMOUNT mode manually by the DBA.
Why it's wrong here
RMAN automates the auxiliary instance startup.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
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