When cloning from a backup, what is the earliest timestamp of the backup allowed in Autonomous Database?

Cloning from a backup in Autonomous Database has a minimum age requirement:

Correct Answer (A): The earliest timestamp allowed is 2 hours after the backup is created. This

ensures data consistency by allowing time for any in-flight transactions or writes to stabilize in the

backup, preventing incomplete or corrupted clones.

Incorrect Options:

B: 24 hours is the default retention period, not the minimum cloning age.

C, D: 1 hour and 30 minutes are too short; they don’t meet the 2-hour consistency window.

This policy safeguards clone integrity.

Reference: Cloning from Backup