Re: couchman doubt

Do you have a 9i database available?

If not, you should create one.

run this query as sys:

  select max(ktuxescnw * power(2, 32) + ktuxescnb) from x$ktuxe

and then compare the results with what you find in each of the v$ views you mention below.

HTH Jared

On Monday 05 May 2003 09:06, bulbultyagi_at_now-india.net.in wrote:
> Hello list,
> I am preparing for the 031 exam for Oracle 9i
> I had a doubt in the following question asked by the couchman book :
>
> Q. You want to find out the current sequence number stored in your control
> file for backup purposes. Which two of the following views would you query?
>
> A*. V$DATABASE
>
> B . V$CONTROLFILE
>
> C . V$PARAMETER
>
> D*. V$CONTROLFILE_RECORD_SECTION
>
> My doubt : what sequence number is he asking for ? I can get the current
> log sequence number from v$controlfile_record_section by :
> select type , last_recid from v$controlfile_record_section where type =
> 'LOG HISTORY' ;
> There are other sequence numbers in v$database but why would I need the :
> CHECKPOINT_CHANGE# OR CONTROLFILE_SEQUENCE# for backup ( thats what the
> question asks ) . I cannot understand his answer of 'A' and 'D' both.

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