1Z0-1072-26 Compute Practice Question
Which TWO of the following tasks can be performed using the Oracle Cloud Agent on compute instances? (Choose two.)
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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Executing remote script commands via Run Command service
Oracle Cloud Agent enables plugins for collecting monitoring metrics, executing run commands remotely, and managing OS compliance and patching.
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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Modifying DNS records in external third-party domain registrars
Why it's wrong here
Oracle Cloud Agent does not manage external DNS registrars.
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Executing remote script commands via Run Command service
Why this is correct
Run Command plugin allows executing scripts on instances securely without SSH.
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Configuring VCN security list packet filtering rules
Why it's wrong here
Security lists are managed at the VCN networking layer, not guest agents.
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Collecting detailed performance monitoring metrics
Why this is correct
The monitoring plugin gathers detailed metrics from the instance.
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Managing physical data center hardware maintenance and rack replacements
Why it's wrong here
Oracle manages physical data center hardware, not guest agents.
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