OCI Foundation Course 2023
Which statement about the working of autoscaling in an instance pool is true? 1) It automatically provisions and removes instances in an instance pool. 2) It automatically changes the shape of the compute instance to increase the number of OCPU count and memory. 3) It can perform only metric-based autoscaling. 4) It can perform only schedule-based autoscaling.
1) It automatically provisions and removes instances in an instance pool. Autoscaling in an instance pool within the OCI Compute service automatically provisions and removes instances based on specific conditions or schedules. It does not change the shape of the compute instance, nor is it limited to only metric-based or schedule-based autoscaling. Instead, autoscaling can be driven by both metric-based and schedule-based policies, offering a more dynamic and flexible scaling solution.
Which statement about OCI Identity and Access Management is true? 1) It enables you to control access for a group of users. 2) It enables authentication for devices only 3) It is used to protect information on devices. 4) It enables authorization for on-premises users only
1) It enables you to control access for a group of users. (*) OCI Identity and Access Management (IAM) service allows you to control who has access to your cloud resources. It can be used to group users and specify their permissions to provide controlled access to resources.
Which OSI layer traffic is supported by the OCI Network Load Balancer? 1) Layer 4 (transport) (*) 2) Layer 7 (application) 3) Layer 5 (session) 4) Layer 2 (data link)
1) Layer 4 (transport) (*) OCI Network Load Balancer operates at layer 4 (transport layer) of the OSI model. It distributes traffic among instances within its backend set based on TCP or UDP protocols.
Which is NOT a component of OCI Identity and Access Management? 1) Network Security Group 2) Federation 3) Principals 4) Policies
1) Network Security Group (*) The Network Security Group is a component of OCI Networking, not IAM. IAM in OCI consists of Principals, Policies, Federation, and a few other components.
Which processor type is NOT available for the OCI Compute service? 1) Snapdragon 2) AMD 3) Ampere 4) Intel
1) Snapdragon The OCI Compute service offers instances powered by various processor types, including AMD, Intel, and Ampere. However, Snapdragon, which is a processor type commonly used in mobile devices, is not available for OCI Compute.
You have created an Object Storage bucket of Archive tier. Which statement is NOT valid for the Archive Storage tier? 1) The Archive storage bucket can be upgraded to Standard storage. 2) From the time a restore request is made, it takes at most an hour to read the data. 3) The default time available to download an object after restoration is 24 hours. 4) The minimum duration to store objects is 90 days.
1) The Archive storage bucket can be upgraded to Standard storage. An existing standard Object Storage bucket cannot be downgraded to the Archive Storage tier and an Archive Storage bucket cannot be upgraded to the standard Object Storage tier. Other statements are correct. The minimum duration to store objects in the Archive tier is 90 days. Objects in the Archive Storage tier cannot be accessed directly. Instead, you need to restore the object to the Standard tier before reading it. From the time a restore request is made, it takes at most an hour to read the data. You can specify a duration time from 1 to 240 hours that the restored data is accessible for download on the Object Storage tier. If you do not explicitly set a duration time, data is available for download for 24 hours by default.
How is a resource in OCI identified? 1) With OCID 2) With Compartment Name 3) With Username 4) With Tenancy ID
1) With OCID (*) Each resource in OCI is assigned a unique Oracle Cloud Identifier (OCID), which is used to identify the resource.
Which statement about OCI is NOT true? 1) An OCI region is a localized geographic area. 2) A single fault domain can be associated with multiple availability domains within a region. 3) An availability domain is one or more data centers located within a region. 4) Availability domains do not share infrastructure, such as power, cooling, or network, within a region.
2) A fault domain is a subdivision of an availability domain. Each availability domain contains three fault domains. Fault domains let you distribute your instances so that they are not on the same physical hardware within a single availability domain. A fault domain cannot be associated with multiple availability domains.
Which statement about regions and availability domains is true? 1) Fault domains provide protection against failures across regions. 2) An OCI region has one or more availability domains. 3) All OCI regions have three availability domains. 4) All OCI regions have a single availability domain.
2) An OCI region has one or more availability domains. (*) An OCI region is composed of one or more isolated, interconnected availability domains. Each availability domain is a separate physical location within a region. The number of availability domains per region may vary; some OCI regions have three availability domains, while some others have a single availability domain.
You have an extremely high performance database workload that requires at least 90 IOPS/GB and 90,000 IOPS per volume. Which OCI Block Volume performance level can be used to meet this requirement? 1) Lower Cost 2) Higher Performance 3) Balanced 4) Ultra High Performance
4) Ultra High Performance The Ultra High Performance tier in OCI Block Volume service can provide up to 225 IOPS/GB, to a maximum of 300,000 IOPS per volume. The Ultra High Performance level is recommended for workloads with the highest I/O requirements, requiring the best possible performance, such as large databases. Other tiers such as Balanced, Higher Performance, and Lower Cost cannot deliver this level of performance.
Which Oracle Cloud Infrastructure service continuously monitors your cloud resources and configurations to detect, assess, and remediate security risks? 1) Cloud Guard 2) Security Advisor 3) Security Zones 4) Vault Service
Cloud Guard continuously monitors your cloud resources and configurations to detect, assess, and remediate security risks. Cloud Guard helps maintain a strong security posture by identifying and addressing potential security issues before they become critical.
Which of the following statements about compartments in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is NOT true? 1) Compartments can be nested to create a hierarchy. 2) Compartments are a global resource. 3) IAM policies can be written to grant access to resources in specific compartments. 4) Compartments provide a way to store and manage encryption keys and secrets.
Compartments in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure are a global resource; they can be nested to create a hierarchy; and IAM policies can be written to grant access to resources in specific compartments. However, storing and managing encryption keys and secrets is a function of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Vault service, not compartments.
Which type of scaling is achieved by adding or removing instances within an instance pool in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Compute? Diagonal scaling Vertical scaling Horizontal scaling Proportional scaling
Horizontal scaling is achieved by adding or removing instances within an instance pool in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Compute. This type of scaling helps manage workloads and maintain optimal resource utilization by distributing traffic across multiple instances.
Which type of traffic is charged under data transfer costs in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure? 1) Egress and ingress are both charged to and from the internet. 2) Egress to the internet is charged. 3) Ingress and egress are charged between instances in different availability domains. 4) Ingress is charged between two availability domains.
In OCI, ingress data transfer (data coming into OCI from the internet) is typically free. However, egress data transfer (data going out from OCI to the internet) is chargeable after the first 10 TB/month, depending on the specific region and destination.
In Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, which component of an IAM policy statement defines the user or group the policy applies to? 1) Resource 2) Principal 3) Effect 4) Action
In Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, the "Principal" component of an IAM policy statement defines the user or group the policy applies to. It specifies the groups that the policy statement affects, granting them access to resources and actions defined in the policy statement.
In Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, what can you set up to receive notifications when budget thresholds are reached? 1) SMS notifications 2) Email alerts 3) Pager alerts 4) Push notifications
In Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, you can set up email alerts to receive notifications when budget thresholds are reached. These alerts help customers stay informed about their spending and take appropriate actions to manage their costs.
In the OCI shared security responsibility model, who is responsible for securing the underlying cloud infrastructure? 1) The customer 2) Government agencies 3) Oracle 4) Third-party vendors
In the OCI shared security responsibility model, Oracle is responsible for securing the underlying cloud infrastructure. This includes securing the physical data centers, network infrastructure, and hardware that support the cloud services, ensuring a secure and reliable environment for customers to deploy their applications and store data.
What is the term used to describe the combination of an instance's shape, base image, and metadata in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Compute service? Instance Profile Instance Template Instance Specification Instance Configuration
In the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Compute service, an Instance Configuration is a predefined configuration that includes the instance's shape, base image, and metadata. It allows users to quickly create new instances with the same configuration, streamlining the deployment process.
In the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure shared security responsibility model, who is responsible for securing the customer's data, applications, and access control? 1) Third-party vendors 2) Oracle 3) Government agencies 4) The customer
In the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure shared security responsibility model, the customer is responsible for securing their data, applications, and access control. This includes implementing appropriate security measures such as encryption, user access control, and monitoring to protect sensitive data and ensure the overall security of their cloud environment.
Which data transfer types is generally free of charge in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure? 1) Ingress data transfer 2) Egress data transfer to the internet 3) Egress data transfer to AWS or GCP 4) Egress data transfer to a different OCI region
Ingress data transfer refers to the data transferred into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure from other sources. Generally, ingress data transfer is free of charge, while egress data transfer can have associated costs depending on the destination (to a different cloud provider like AWS or GCP, to a different OCI region, or to the internet).
In the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Compute service, which feature enables users to migrate running instances between different physical servers? Fault Domain Balancing Instance Evacuation Instance Migration Live Migration
Live Migration is a feature in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Compute service that enables users to migrate running instances between different fault domains without any downtime. It allows users to perform maintenance or balance workloads across fault domains while maintaining the availability and performance of their applications.
How does MySQL HeatWave enable accelerated query performance? 1) By partitioning the data into smaller subsets 2) By replicating data across multiple databases 3) By using in-memory data storage 4) By compressing the data for faster retrieval
MySQL HeatWave uses an in-memory data storage mechanism to provide high-performance query execution. It achieves this by storing the data in a columnar format in-memory, which allows for faster access and processing of data during query execution, especially for OLAP workloads.
Which is a key characteristic of an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Block Volume? 1) It is automatically replicated within an availability domain for high durability. 2) It is used to store and manage object data. 3) It is a shared file system designed for high performance. 4) It is ephemeral and deleted when the associated instance is terminated.
OCI Block Volumes are automatically replicated within an availability domain for high durability, ensuring data redundancy and protection against hardware failures.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Vault service? 1) Database backup 2) Vault 3) Secret 4) Master encryption key
OCI Vault is composed of various components including master encryption keys, secrets, and vaults. Database backup is not a component of OCI Vault; it is a functionality associated with the OCI Database service. A vault in OCI is a logical entity where you can centrally manage and store your encryption keys and secrets. A secret is a resource that helps manage credentials needed to access OCI resources. A master encryption key is a key that OCI uses to encrypt the encryption keys that you create in the vault (these are customer managed).
Which is NOT a factor that influences pricing in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure? 1) Choice of OCI region 2) Type of resource 3) Services consumed 4) Data transfer
OCI maintains the same pricing across all regions, so the choice of OCI region does not directly influence pricing. The primary factors that influence pricing in OCI include data transfer costs, the specific services consumed, and the specific type of resource utilized.
In the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Block Volume service, which feature enables you to increase the size of a block volume without any downtime? Volume Elasticity Volume Bursting Online Resizing Dynamic Volume Resizing
Online Resizing enables you to increase the size of a block volume without any downtime. This feature allows you to scale storage capacity on the fly to accommodate growing data needs or application requirements, ensuring continuous availability and performance.
Which is NOT a supported workload type for Oracle Autonomous Database? 1) JSON 2) Data Warehouse 3) Transaction Processing 4) MySQL
Oracle Autonomous Database supports various workload types like Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW) for high-performance analytics, Autonomous Transaction Processing (ATP) for high-performance transactional workloads, APEX for low-code application development, and JSON for JSON document storage and querying. However, MySQL is a different type of database system and not a workload type supported within Oracle Autonomous Database. Oracle does provide a separate managed service for MySQL in the Oracle Cloud, but it is not a workload type under the Autonomous Database offering.
Which option is NOT a component of Oracle Cloud Guard? 1) Problems 2) Detectors 3) Targets 4) Responders
Oracle Cloud Guard has three main components - detectors, problems, and responders. Targets are not a component of Oracle Cloud Guard. Detectors continuously monitor your infrastructure, looking for potential issues. Problems are the security risks and issues that detectors identify. Responders are the automatic or manual actions taken to address the identified problems.
What are the two types of workloads supported by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Autonomous Database? Data Integration and Data Migration Data Streaming and Data Analysis Data Storage and Data Retrieval Transaction Processing and Data Warehousing
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Autonomous Database supports two types of workloads: Transaction Processing (ATP) and Data Warehousing (ADW). Transaction Processing is optimized for high-performance online transaction processing (OLTP) workloads, while Data Warehousing is designed for high-performance analytical processing (OLAP) workloads.
Which type of load balancing policy is supported by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Load Balancer? Most connections Round Robin Weighted Least Connections Random
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Load Balancer supports three types of load balancing algorithms: Round Robin, Least Connections, and IP Hash. The Round Robin algorithm distributes incoming traffic evenly across instances. This algorithm helps ensure efficient distribution of network traffic and maintain the availability and performance of applications. Weighted Round Robin, Weighted Least Connections, and Random are not supported by OCI Load Balancer.
Which Oracle Cloud Infrastructure service is designed to protect your web applications from various types of malicious attacks, such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting? Web Application Firewall (WAF) Security Zones Vault Service Cloud Guard
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Web Application Firewall (WAF) is designed to protect your web applications from various types of malicious attacks, such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting. WAF inspects incoming web traffic and filters out any requests that match predefined security rules, ensuring the security and availability of your web applications.
Which is a key difference between Security Lists and Network Security Groups in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure? 1) Security Lists are stateful, while Network Security Groups are stateless. 2) Security Lists apply to subnets, while Network Security Groups apply to individual instance VNICs. 3) Security Lists support only ingress rules, while Network Security Groups support both ingress and egress rules. 4) Security Lists encrypt data in transit, while Network Security Groups do not.
Security Lists apply to subnets, while Network Security Groups apply to individual instance VNICs. This allows for more granular control of traffic in and out of instances.
In Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, which component is responsible for controlling traffic between subnets within a virtual cloud network (VCN)? 1) Network Security Groups 2) Internet Gateways 3) Route Tables 4) Security Lists
Security Lists are responsible for controlling traffic between subnets within a virtual cloud network (VCN). They define ingress and egress rules to determine the allowed traffic at the subnet level.
What is the main benefit of using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Security Zones for resource management? 1) Enforcing best practice security configurations 2) Reducing network latency 3) Load balancing across regions 4) Managing IAM policies
Security Zones help to enforce best practice security configurations for your resources. By using Security Zones, you can ensure that resources are created and managed with security best practices, minimizing potential security risks and improving the overall security posture of your infrastructure.
In Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, what is the key difference between service limits and compartment quotas? 1) Service limits are set by Oracle for a tenancy or region, while compartment quotas are user-defined for specific compartments. 2) Both apply only to specific compartments and can be modified only by the user. 3) Service limits are user-defined for compartments, while compartment quotas are set by Oracle for a tenancy or region. 4) Both are set and can be modified only by Oracle.
Service limits are the upper bounds placed by Oracle on the number of resources you can create in a region or tenancy, while compartment quotas are the upper bounds defined by the users for resource usage within specific compartments. The distinction is that service limits are set by Oracle and apply to a tenancy in a region, while compartment quotas are set by the users and apply to specific compartments.
Which tool in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure allows you to visualize and analyze your cloud usage and spending patterns over time? Quotas Cost Analysis Budgets Usage Reports
The Cost Analysis tool in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure enables users to visualize and analyze their cloud usage and spending patterns over time. This helps users better understand their consumption of resources and services and make informed decisions about cost optimization.
What feature of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Block Volume service ensures data durability and protection against hardware failures? 1) Replication 2) Encryption 3) Deduplication 4) Compression
The OCI Block Volume service uses replication to ensure data durability and protection against hardware failures. Data is automatically replicated across multiple storage devices within the same availability domain, which helps maintain data integrity and availability in case of hardware issues. 1) Replication
Which protocol is used by the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure File Storage service for file access? 1) SMB (Server Message Block) 2) FTP (File Transfer Protocol) 3) NFS (Network File System) 4) iSCSI (Internet Small Computer Systems Interface)
The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure File Storage service uses the Network File System (NFS) protocol for file access. NFS allows clients to access files over a network in a manner that appears as though they are part of the local file system.
What is the main advantage of using OCI Security Zones when deploying resources in your cloud environment? 1) Streamlining application deployment 2) Ensuring adherence to security best practices and policies 3) Automatic resource scaling 4) Load balancing across multiple instances
The main advantage of using OCI Security Zones when deploying resources in your cloud environment is to ensure adherence to security best practices and policies. Security Zones help maintain a strong security posture by automatically enforcing predefined security policies within designated compartments, preventing the creation of non-compliant resources.
Which Oracle Cloud Infrastructure service is NOT intended for a multicloud solution? 1) Oracle Interconnect for Azure 2) Oracle Roving Edge Infrastructure 3) Oracle Database Service for Azure 4) Oracle MySQL Heatwave on AWS
2) Oracle Roving Edge Infrastructure (*) Oracle Roving Edge Infrastructure is a service that provides a portable, ruggedized device running a subset of OCI services, designed for deployment in the field outside of a traditional data center. It is not a service specifically designed for multicloud deployment. On the other hand, services like Oracle Database Service for Azure and Oracle Interconnect for Azure are designed to allow Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to interoperate with Azure, indicating a multicloud approach. Oracle MySQL HeatWave is an analytics service for MySQL Database service that runs on AWS but the account management and billing and metering are done through OCI.
What is the primary purpose of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Functions? 1) To deploy and manage virtual machines 2) To execute code in response to events or HTTP requests 3) To store and manage files 4) To provide a managed database service
2) To execute code in response to events or HTTP requests The primary purpose of OCI Functions is to execute code in response to events or HTTP requests. Functions provide a serverless computing platform that allows developers to build, deploy, and run applications without the need to manage the underlying infrastructure.
Which statement about Virtual Cloud Network (VCN) peering between two VCNs is NOT valid? 1) Peered VCNs cannot have overlapping CIDRs. 2) Peered VCNs can exist in different OCI regions. 3) A VCN peering connection is a VPN-based connection. 4) Peered VCNs can exist in the same OCI region.
3) A VCN peering connection is a VPN-based connection. (*) VCN peering is a networking connection between two VCNs that enables traffic routing between the VCNs using private IP addresses. Peer VCNs must not have overlapping CIDRs. VCNs can be peered in the same region or different regions through a DRG.
In the context of Oracle Autonomous Database, what does the self-repairing feature ensure? 1) Automatic scaling of resources based on workload 2) Automatic application of security patches 3) Automatic database recovery in case of failures 4) Automatic database tuning
3) Automatic database recovery in case of failures (*) The self-repairing feature of Oracle Autonomous Database ensures automatic database recovery in case of failures. It detects and Incorrects issues in the database infrastructure, including hardware, software, and human errors, helping to maintain high availability and protect against data loss.
Which type of storage is associated with instances in the OCI Compute service? 1) File Storage 2) Archive Storage 3) Block Storage 4) Object Storage
3) Block Storage Block storage is the type of storage associated with instances in the OCI Compute service. It provides low-latency, high-performance storage volumes that can be attached to instances to store data and applications.
Which capability can be used to protect against failures within an OCI availability domain? 1) Compartments 2) Regions 3) Fault Domain 4) Load Balancer
3) Fault Domain Fault domains provide a capability to protect your applications and instances from unexpected hardware failures or network outages within an availability domain. They provide anti-affinity: Each fault domain runs on its own set of physical hardware, so a failure that impacts one fault domain does not affect instances in other fault domains.
Which Identity and Access Management component helps to organize multiple users into a team? 1) Dynamic Groups 2) Compartments 3) Groups 4) Policies
3) Groups In OCI IAM, groups are used to group users that serve a common purpose or belong to the same team. This allows policies to be applied at the group level, rather than individually.
Which statement about OCI compartments is NOT true? 1) Compartments help to isolate and control access to resources. 2) Compartments can be nested. 3) It is a best practice to create all your resources in the root compartment. 4) A compartment is a logical collection of related resources.
3) It is a best practice to create all your resources in the root compartment. (*) It is not a best practice to create all resources in the root compartment. Compartments are used to organize and isolate resources to provide a finer level of access control.
Which VCN component blocks inbound traffic, but enables outbound traffic to the internet? 1) Dynamic Routing Gateway 2)Service Gateway 3) NAT Gateway 4) Internet Gateway
3) NAT Gateway (*) A NAT Gateway in a VCN enables instances in a private subnet to initiate connections to the internet but prevents unsolicited inbound connections from the internet.
Which statement about a Virtual Cloud Network (VCN) is true? 1) A VCN can be used with only one instance. 2) A VCN can span OCI regions. 3) A VCN can have only one public subnet and more than one private subnet. 4) A VCN can reside only in a single region but can span multiple availability domains.
4) A VCN can reside only in a single region but can span multiple availability domains. (*) A VCN is a virtual, private network that you set up in Oracle data centers in a single OCI region. It resembles a traditional network, with firewall rules and specific types of communication gateways that you can choose to use. A VCN spans all the availability domains in the region.
Which component is NOT created by default with the creation of a Virtual Cloud Network? 1) Default Route Table 2) Default Security List 3) Default DHCP Options 4) Default Local Peering Gateway
4) Default Local Peering Gateway (*) When you create a VCN, a default route table, security list, and DHCP options are created automatically, but a Local Peering Gateway (LPG) is not created by default. LPGs are used to connect two VCNs in the same region.
Which type of processing does MySQL HeatWave primarily enable MySQL to handle efficiently? 1) Data lake processing 2) Data warehouse processing 3) Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) 4) Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)
4) Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) (*) MySQL HeatWave is an integrated query accelerator for the MySQL Database service in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. It significantly boosts the performance of MySQL, enabling it to efficiently run OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) queries, which are complex queries that analyze large amounts of data to uncover business insights.
You have subscribed to an OCI region that has one availability domain. You want to deploy a highly available application with two servers and a 2-node database. How would you place the components to maintain the high availability of the application? 1) High availability is not possible as there is only one availability domain in the region. 2) Place all the components in the same fault domain. 3) Place the servers in one fault domain and the database nodes in another fault domain. 4) Place one server and a DB node in one fault domain, and the second server and DB node in another fault domain.
4)Place one server and a DB node in one fault domain, and the second server and DB node in another fault domain. (*) Distributing the servers and database nodes across different fault domains within the same availability domain would provide protection against the failure of a single fault domain. If one fault domain experiences a failure, the other would remain unaffected, ensuring the high availability of the application.
In OCI Networking, what is the role of a Dynamic Routing Gateway (DRG)? 1) To enforce security rules on a group of cloud resources 2) To distribute incoming traffic to backend resources 3) To provide a path for traffic between a VCN and the public internet 4) To provide a path for traffic between a VCN and an on-premises network or another VCN
A Dynamic Routing Gateway (DRG) provides a path for traffic between a VCN and an on-premises network or another VCN in the same or different region.
What is the primary function of a Route Table in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Networking Service? 1) To connect a VCN to the public internet 2) To provide a private connection between a VCN and an on-premises network 3) To define rules to route traffic from subnets to destinations outside the VCN 4) To define rules controlling traffic flow between subnets
A Route Table is a component in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Networking Service that defines rules for packet forwarding to destinations outside the Virtual Cloud Network (VCN). Route Tables have rules to route traffic from subnets to destinations outside the VCN by way of gateways or specially configured instances.
Which type of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure networking gateway allows access to Oracle services within the same region without traversing the public internet? Service Gateway Dynamic Routing Gateway Internet Gateway NAT Gateway
A Service Gateway in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure networking service enables access to Oracle services within the same region without the traffic going through the public internet. This provides a more secure and reliable connection for accessing Oracle services like Object Storage, Autonomous Database, and others.
Which is a key benefit of using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Autonomous Database? - Free migration from any cloud provider - Unlimited storage capacity - Reduced database management overhead - Support for all database technologies
A key benefit of using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Autonomous Database is the reduced database management overhead. Its self-driving capabilities automate tasks such as provisioning, patching, tuning, and backup, which helps minimize manual database administration and maintenance, allowing you to focus on more strategic initiatives.
In the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Object Storage Service, what is the primary purpose of a pre-authenticated request URL? 1) To provide temporary and secure access to a specific object 2) To track and monitor object access and usage 3) To enable automatic transition of objects between storage tiers 4) To enable public read access to a specific object
A pre-authenticated request URL is a feature in the OCI Object Storage service that provides temporary and secure access to a specific object. It enables users to generate a unique URL with a predefined expiration time, allowing external users to access the object without requiring authentication or authorization through OCI Identity and Access Management.
Which of the following is NOT a component of an IAM policy statement in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure? Resource-type Encryption Action Verb Location
An IAM policy statement in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure typically consists of these components: Location (compartment or tenancy), Action Verb (the specific action to be allowed), Resource (the resources the action can be performed on), Principal (group the policy applies to), and a set of optional Conditions. Encryption is not a component of an IAM policy statement; it is a security measure used to protect sensitive data.
In the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Object Storage service, which storage tier is designed for rarely or seldom accessed data that can be restored within hours? Intelligent Tiering Standard Storage One Zone-Infrequent Access Archive Storage
Archive Storage is a storage tier in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Object Storage service designed for rarely or seldom accessed data that can be restored within hours. It offers the lowest cost per stored gigabyte and is suitable for long-term storage of data that is not needed for immediate access, such as backups or historical data.
You want to store the backup of a database in cloud storage for an extended period at the lowest storage cost. Which object storage tier would you use for storing these backup files? 1) Standard 2) Premium 3) Archive 4) Infrequent Access
Archive tier is designed for storing data that is rarely accessed and requires long retention periods. It provides a low-cost storage solution for retaining data that is seldom retrieved. It is ideal for use cases such as long-term data retention and archival, including database backups.
Which Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Autonomous Database workload type is designed for real-time analytics and reporting? 1) Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW) 2) Autonomous Data Guard 3) Autonomous Transaction Processing (ATP) 4) Autonomous JSON Database (AJD)
Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW) is the workload type in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Autonomous Database designed for real-time analytics and reporting. ADW provides a fully managed, high-performance, and elastic service that simplifies data warehouse management.
What type of storage is associated with instances in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Compute service? Block Storage Archive Storage Infrequent Access Storage Object Storage
Block storage is the type of storage associated with instances in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Compute service. It provides low-latency, high-performance storage volumes that can be attached to instances to store data and applications.
In Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, what is the main difference between a Load Balancer and a Network Load Balancer? 1) A Load Balancer works at the transport layer (layer 4), while a Network Load Balancer works at the application layer (layer 7). 2) A Load Balancer is used for private networks, while a Network Load Balancer is used for public networks. 3) A Load Balancer works at the application layer (layer 7), while a Network Load Balancer works at the transport layer (layer 4). 4) A Load Balancer supports only IPv4 addresses, while a Network Load Balancer supports both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
The main difference between a Load Balancer and a Network Load Balancer in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is that a Load Balancer works at the application layer (layer 7) and can handle application-specific traffic, while a Network Load Balancer works at the transport layer (layer 4) and can handle any type of TCP or UDP traffic.
What is the primary goal of distributing resources across multiple availability domains in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure? 1) To increase storage capacity for a region 2) To segregate resources based on project or department 3) To improve fault tolerance and high availability 4) To reduce latency for users in different geographic locations
The primary goal of distributing resources across multiple availability domains in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is to improve fault tolerance and high availability. By spreading resources across isolated, fault-tolerant data centers within a region, applications can continue operating even if one availability domain experiences an outage.
What is the primary purpose of setting up budgets in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure? 1) To automatically pause OCI services when spending reaches a certain threshold 2) To monitor and control spending on OCI services 3) To allocate resources across compartments 4) To set up billing accounts for OCI customers
The primary purpose of setting up budgets in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is to monitor and control spending on OCI services. Budgets allow customers to track their spending and receive alerts when their spending approaches or exceeds the budget limits they have set, enabling them to manage costs effectively.
What is the primary purpose of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Vault service? 1) To provide security recommendations and insights for your cloud infrastructure 2) To store and manage encryption keys and secrets 3) To enforce security best practices in designated compartments 4) To detect, assess, and remediate security risks in your cloud infrastructure
The primary purpose of the OCI Vault service is to store and manage encryption keys and secrets. The Vault service helps you to securely store, manage, and control access to encryption keys, secrets, and certificates, ensuring the protection of sensitive data.
Which feature of Oracle Autonomous Database enables automatic database optimizations without manual intervention? 1) Self-securing 2) Autoscaling 3) Self-repairing 4) Self-driving
The self-driving feature of Oracle Autonomous Database enables automatic database optimizations without manual intervention. It uses machine learning and automation to perform tasks such as provisioning, patching, tuning, and backup, which helps reduce the need for manual database administration and maintenance.
In the context of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Autonomous Database, what does the self-securing feature provide? 1) Automatic application of security patches and protection from threats 2) Automatic database recovery in case of failures 3) Automatic scaling of resources based on workload 4) Automatic database tuning and optimization
The self-securing feature of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Autonomous Database provides automatic application of security patches and protection from threats. It ensures that the database is always up-to-date with the latest security updates, helping to safeguard your data and maintain a strong security posture.
Which is NOT a supported Oracle Cloud Infrastructure pricing model? 1) Sovereign subscriptions 2) Bring Your Own License (BYOL) 3) Pay As You Go 4) Oracle Universal Credits
The supported pricing models in OCI include Pay As You Go, Oracle Universal Credits, and Bring Your Own License (BYOL). Sovereign subscriptions is not a known pricing model in OCI.
Which two parameters can be customized when creating a flexible shape compute instance? - Number of physical NICs - Number of OCPUs - Number of virtual NICs - Amount of memory
When creating a flexible shape compute instance in OCI, users can customize the number of Oracle Cloud Processor Units (OCPUs) and the amount of memory allocated to the instance. The number of virtual NICs and physical NICs are not customizable parameters for flexible shape compute instances. - Number of OCPUs - Amount of memory
How are compartment quotas applied in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure? 1) On a per-compartment basis 2) Globally, across all compartments 3)On a per-region basis 4) On a per-tenancy basis
compartment quotas are applied on a per-compartment basis. This allows administrators to set different resource limits for each compartment, ensuring that resource usage aligns with the organization's policies and requirements.
Which of the following is NOT a type of OCI Compute instance? 1) Nano instances 2) Dedicated Virtual Machine Hosts 3) Bare Metal 4) Virtual Machines (VMs)
the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Compute service offers Virtual Machines (VMs), Bare Metal instances, and Dedicated Virtual Machine Hosts. Nano instances is not a type of OCI Compute instance.
