Multiple choice technology databases

Which NLS parameter can be specified only as an environment variable?

  1. NLS_Language

  2. NLS_Lang

  3. NLS_Sort

  4. NLS_Territory
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B Correct answer
Explanation

NLS_LANG is the only NLS parameter that can only be set as an environment variable. Other parameters like NLS_LANGUAGE, NLS_TERRITORY, and NLS_SORT can be specified via ALTER SESSION or as environment variables. NLS_LANG combines language and territory settings.

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