1Z0-1072-26 Database Practice Question
Which THREE factors should you evaluate when determining whether to use an Oracle Base Database System versus Exadata Cloud Service?
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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Need for Exadata-specific features such as Smart Scan and Hybrid Columnar Compression
Decision factors include workload performance/scale requirements, Advanced Exadata features like Smart Scan, and budget/cost considerations.
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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Requirement for MySQL compatibility in the Oracle database kernel
Why it's wrong here
Oracle Database kernel runs Oracle SQL, not MySQL engines.
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Need for Exadata-specific features such as Smart Scan and Hybrid Columnar Compression
Why this is correct
Exadata features are required if leveraging Smart Scan and HCC.
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Whether the operating system must be Microsoft Windows or Linux
Why it's wrong here
Neither Base DB systems nor Exadata run Windows as a supported database host OS in OCI.
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Workload performance, I/O throughput, and scalability requirements
Why this is correct
Exadata provides massive I/O performance via storage cells compared to standard VM shapes.
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Budget and cost constraints, as Exadata infrastructure has a higher entry cost than single VM base systems
Why this is correct
Cost is a major factor since Exadata infrastructure pricing differs significantly from Base DB VMs.
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