Third-party software can connect to an Autonomous Database using standard Oracle connectivity

options. The correct answer is:

Any protocol supported by Oracle Net Services (B): Autonomous Database leverages Oracle Net

Services (also known as SQL*Net) for connectivity, supporting protocols like TCP/IP with TLS for

secure communication. This allows a wide range of third-party tools (e.g., SQL Developer, Tableau, or

custom applications) to connect using established Oracle networking standards.

The incorrect options are:

New ADB-specific protocols (A): There are no proprietary, ADB-specific protocols; it uses Oracle’s

existing Net Services framework.

SQL*NET only (C): While SQLNet is part of Oracle Net Services, the broader term “Oracle Net

Services” encompasses all supported protocols, not just SQLNet.

JDBC only (D): JDBC is a specific Java-based API for database connectivity, not a protocol, and it’s just

one of many ways to connect via Oracle Net Services.

This flexibility ensures compatibility with diverse client applications.

Reference: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Documentation - Connecting to Autonomous Database