Wednesday, 25 November 2009

New Features for Administrators - Question 011

Which two are true regarding external tables? (Choose two.)

A. External tables can be updated.

B. External tables are read-only tables.

C. Indexes can be created on external tables.

D. Indexes cannot be created on external tables.

Answer: B, D

Explanation:

External tables are read-only tables whose data resides in an external OS flat file, and whose definition is stored inside the database. Indexes cannot be created on external tables.

Incorrect Answers

A: External tables cannot be updated. They are read-only tables.

C: Indexes cannot be created on external tables.

OCP Oracle9i Database: New Features for Administrators, Daniel Benjamin, p. 131-134

Chapter 3: Manageability Enhancements

Oracle 9i New Features, Robert Freeman, p. 111-116

Chapter 4: New Oracle9i Database DDS and Data-Warehouse Features

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