1Z0-1072-26 Database Practice Question
You are configuring a Data Guard association for an Oracle Base Database System. You want to minimize performance impact on the primary database while ensuring zero data loss in the event of a failure. Which Data Guard protection mode should you configure?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Maximum Availability
Maximum Availability protection mode guarantees zero data loss (synchronous redo transport) while ensuring that if the standby is unavailable, the primary continues processing transactions asynchronously.
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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Maximum Performance
Why it's wrong here
Maximum Performance is asynchronous and can potentially incur data loss upon failure.
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Maximum Availability
Why this is correct
Maximum Availability provides zero data loss with automatic fallback to asynchronous mode if the standby fails.
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Maximum Protection
Why it's wrong here
Maximum Protection halts the primary database if the standby is unreachable, risking availability.
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Maximum Throughput
Why it's wrong here
Maximum Throughput is not a valid Data Guard protection mode.
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