External tables using the ORACLE_DATAPUMP access driver have specific characteristics: C . Creating an external table using the ORACLE_DATAPUMP access driver allows you to select data from other tables, including another external table or a regular table whose rows are stored in database blocks. A, B, D, and E are incorrect. Specifically: A is incorrect because creating an external table does not automatically create a directory object; the directory object must exist prior to or be created separately. B is incorrect as it limits the creation to tables stored in database blocks, which is not a restriction. D is incorrect because creating an external table does not create a dump file; it reads from an existing dump file created by Data Pump. E is also incorrect because the dump file is not created as part of the external table creation process. Reference: Oracle Database SQL Language Reference, 12c Release 1 (12.1): "CREATE TABLE" for External Tables