Not sure about the wrapping, but I believe CPU time can easily be double the elapsed time if you have two or more CPUs. Regards, Brandon -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Paul Baumgartel Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 10:43 AM To: ORACLE-L Subject: tim= values in trace file I'm trying to determine whether the CPU or elapsed value on the first FETCH call is correct (they can't both be correct, as the CPU is around double the elapsed). Privileged/Confidential Information may be contained in this message or attachments hereto. Please advise immediately if you or your employer do not consent to Internet email for messages of this kind. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message that do not relate to the official business of this company shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by it.