OCP Security And Upgrades Practice Question
Your organization requires that all data stored in the 23ai database be encrypted at rest using Transparent Data Encryption (TDE). You have configured the Keystore. Which command correctly rotates the master encryption key without re-encrypting all existing data blocks immediately?
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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ADMINISTER KEY MANAGEMENT SET KEY IDENTIFIED BY 'password' WITH BACKUP;
ADMINISTER KEY MANAGEMENT SET KEY IDENTIFIED BY 'password' WITH BACKUP rotates the master key, which is a metadata-only operation for TDE tablespaces.
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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ALTER SYSTEM SET ENCRYPTION KEY;
Why it's wrong here
This syntax is incorrect for master key rotation.
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ALTER TABLESPACE USERS REKEY;
Why it's wrong here
The REKEY command actually re-encrypts data blocks, which is not what was requested.
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ADMINISTER KEY MANAGEMENT SET KEY IDENTIFIED BY 'password' WITH BACKUP;
Why this is correct
This is the standard command for rotating the TDE master key.
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ALTER SYSTEM ROTATE MASTER KEY;
Why it's wrong here
This command does not exist in the ADMINISTER KEY MANAGEMENT framework.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
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