Michael J. Moore wrote:
> From 9i Self Test ...
>
> Which 4 background processes perform I/O? (Choose 4)
>
> * DBWn
> * ARCn
> * PMON
> * SMON
> * CKPT
> * LGWR
> -----------------
> I thought they all did, except CKPT which tells DBWn to do it, and PMON
> which only works with memory structures.
>
> Their answer was all except SMON and PMON. In reality, none of them do I/O
> because they call OS library routines to do the actual I/O. This is why I
> don't have a chance in hell of passing this test, because too many answers
> depend on how you consider the question. ;-)
>
> Any comments?
I agree with "their" answer.
Which process writes to the control files?
Received on Sat Dec 20 2003 - 19:32:41 CST
