Explanation:
The connection to the target database can be a local or a remote connection when using recover manager without catalog.
Incorrect Answers:
1: It can be a remote connection also.
2: It can be a local connection also.

4: It can be specified using a Net8 service name, but it is not mandatory.
Oracle 8, DBA Certification Exam Guide, Jason S. Couchman, p. 615-617
Chapter 13: Using Recovery Manager for Backups

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