Multiple choice technology databases

Password File Authentication, takes precedence over OS Authentication

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In Oracle database authentication, OS Authentication typically takes precedence over Password File Authentication. When a user is authenticated at the OS level and connects to the database, Oracle recognizes and trusts that OS authentication first. Password file authentication is primarily used for remote DBA authentication when SYSDBA privileges are needed remotely.

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