Appendix

Mastery Check Answers

Chapter 1: Database Fundamentals

1. The __________ background process is primarily responsible for writinginformation to the Oracle Database 10g files.

The database writer, or dbwr, background process is primarily responsible for writing information to the Oracle Database 10g files.

2. How many online redo log groups are required to start an Oracle Database 10g?

B.

Explanation The minimum number of redo log groups required to start an Oracle Database 10g is two though many DBAs add more groups. This increases the fault tolerance of the database.

3. Of the following four items of information, which one is not stored in Oracle Database 10g’s control files?

B.

Explanation The creator of the database is not stored anywhere ...

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