1Z0-1085-26 Core Oci Services Practice Question
An enterprise application running on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure requires block storage that dynamically scales performance levels up to 300 IOPS per GB with a maximum performance target independent of volume capacity scaling. Which Block Volume performance tier should the administrator configure?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Higher Performance
The Higher Performance tier is designed for workloads requiring up to 300 IOPS/GB, allowing high performance independent of capacity.
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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Higher Performance
Why this is correct
Higher Performance provides up to 300 IOPS per GB for demanding databases and high-transaction applications.
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Lower Cost
Why it's wrong here
The Lower Cost tier is optimized for archival and backup data where high IOPS is not required.
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Ultra High Performance
Why it's wrong here
Ultra High Performance is a misnomer; Higher Performance is the highest standard tier providing 300 IOPS/GB.
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Balanced
Why it's wrong here
The Balanced tier provides up to 60 IOPS/GB, suitable for general-purpose workloads.
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