1Z0-862

Hello all,
I am preparing to take the Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 5 Web Services Developer (exam number :1z0-862),
is there any good material I can read?(books ,blogs, forum discussions, .. )
please no exam question dumps.
also I would like to ask :what are the java specifications that covers the exam objectives? as I would like to skip through them.
thanks in advance.

Have you checked Oracle Press http://bit.ly/URFuwt?
Regards,
Brandye Barrington
Certification Forum Moderator

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  • What are the Preparations recommended to Pass OCA 10gDBA(1Z0-042) exam ?

    What are the Preparations recommended to Pass OCA *10gDBA(1Z0-042)* exam ?

    My recommendations is as below:
    1. You should be familiary with the [exam topics |http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=41&p_exam_id=1Z0_042] and read them from Documentation
    2. You should read Sybex book [OCA: Oracle 10g Administration I Study Guide: Exam 1Z0-042|http://www.sybex.com/WileyCDA/SybexTitle/OCA-Oracle-10g-Administration-I-Study-Guide-Exam-1Z0-042.productCd-0782143679.html]
    3. You should read McGraw Hill [Oracle Database 10g OCP Certification All-In-One Exam Guide|http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?cat=7&isbn=0072257903] book
    4. And at the end, you should install Oracle Database and practice, practice and practice
    Good Luck!!!
    Kamran Agayev A. (10g OCP)
    http://kamranagayev.wordpress.com

  • Errors in 1z0-051 and 1z0-061 Official Oracle exam guides

    What can we do about errors in the official Oracle exam guides.
    I am doing the 1z0-061 (Oracle Database 12c: SQL Fundamentals).
    The 051 and 061 exams are exactly the same.
    051 is written by John Watson and Roopesh Ramklass and the 061 is written by Ramklass, but the thing is, both books have the same content word for word.
    I found these errors in the books:
    (1.) In chapter 08 (Using subqueries to solve problems) in both books it says "A subquery can be used to select rows for insertion but not in a VALUES clause of an INSERT statement".
    But this is wrong. You CAN use a subquery in a VALUES clause: This will work ->
    INSERT INTO values_test (f1) VALUES ((SELECT SYSDATE FROM DUAL));
    However you have to have the 2 brackets in red.
    (2.)
    Chapter 2: Self test question 9
    The following character literal expression is selected from the DUAL table: SELECT 'Coda""s favorite fetch toy is his orange ring' FROM DUAL; (Choose the result that is returned.)
    A.  An error would be returned due to the presence of two adjacent quotes
    B.  Coda's favorite fetch toy is his orange ring
    C.  Coda""s favorite fetch toy is his orange ring
    D.  Coda""s favorite fetch toy is his orange ring'
    The books says the correct answer is B. But this is wrong.
    Correct answer is C, since the "" are 2 double quotes and they will appear as it is.
    Even if "", is actually 4 single quotes the output then will be Coda''s favorite fetch toy is his orange ring
    which has 2 single quotes.
    I wrote to the author  (emai [email protected]) but got no reply.
    How can we let Oracle certification know that there are errors in these books. This can affect the exam and can mean the difference between passing and failing.

    >The book cover says "Oracle Press", meaning Official Oracle.
    No -- the name does not mean that.  'Oracle Press' is a division of the McGraw-Hill publishing company that specializes in writing books for the Oracle suite of products.  Oracle has close ties with the publisher and often supplies information to the authors that is not publicly available.  However, Oracle is not responsible for the content of the books.
    >If not, then what ARE the Official Oracle guides?
    The only thing that you could call an 'Official' Oracle guide would be student guides developed by Oracle University for one of their courses.  This content is supplied to attendees of the courses. The material is copyrighted and should not be available on the Web.

  • Can i use "Oracle Database 12c: Performance Management and Tuning " training for getting certification on "Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning 1Z0-054"

    i have taken "Oracle Database 12c: Performance Management and Tuning new" training from oracle university. Now i would like to get certified on "Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning 1Z0-054" exam. Is it possible ?

    I essentially endorse and refer you to Matthews' and John's post above.
    I would differ with slightly with Matthew because my guess is you would often be able to use like for like 12c training for an 11g certification ( I believe there are precedents).  BEFORE ANYONE ASKS THE OTHER WAY DOESN'T HAPPEN.
    .... but totally concur with Matthew you would ill advised to procede on that basis without one of:
    - This being advertised as possible on the website : e.g. https://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=654&get_params=p_id:169 ... option 2 show courses.
    - Confirmation from Brandye
    - Confirmation from an Oracle Certification Support Web Ticket ( http://education.oracle.com/pls/eval-eddap-dcd/OU_SUPPORT_OCP.home?p_source=OCP )
    ... The more common (and in my opinion usually better) way would be get your 11g DBA OCP ( or higher first) and then take the 1z0-054.  I am almost certain they will accept your 12c course for the 11g DBA OCP.
    If you are choosing the route of not being a 11g (or 12c ) DBA OCP first but are on option 2 and relying on the course for certification then the issue is more in the balance and you are even more strongly advised to get confirmation before proceding (remember if the rules need to be changed for you only then any profit out of the exam is lost).
    In general my understanding is Oracle would prefer to encourage people to train on the latest version of product that is available for training  and will prefer to avoid restrictions which would cause you to train at a lower version.  ( This is simply my guess at Oracle University Policy ... personal opinion only).
    Having said all I have said I'd encourage you to go with the advice of the earlier two posts.

  • Weblogic 11 G Certification 1Z0-102 Contents Updated?

    Hi,
    I've been working for 1Z0-102 Weblogic 11g Exam since some time now and I recently checked the exam objectives to validate my prep. It looks like it has been reduced and although objectives still cover clustering and fail over, exam contents do not !
    Am I looking at wrong information, or it has been updated? Was it ever there? I can recall having these topics in WLS 11G Cert. Can someone validate?
    http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=5001&get_params=p_exam_id:1Z0-102&p_org_id=&lang=
    Look at following text from above link :
    The Oracle Certified Associate, Oracle WebLogic Server 11g System Administrator should have a firm grasp on the administrative tasks performed by a WebLogic Server 11g System Administrator, including installing and configuring Oracle WebLogic Server 11g, deploying Java EE applications to Oracle WebLogic Server 11g, and configuring Oracle HTTP Server as a Web proxy for Oracle WebLogic Server. OCAs certified as a WebLogic Server 11g System Administrator should also be able to configure Oracle WebLogic Server cluster to support failover and load balancing for applications*.
    Certification is obtained by passing the certification exam: 1Z0-102, Oracle WebLogic Server 11g: System Administration I.
    Does it mean Cluster is no longer part?
    Thanks.

    It is possible (though infrequent) for exam topics to be updated; there are precedents for this; it happened on DBA OCA/OCP 10gR1->10gR2 and for Solaris 10 under sun. It also happens sometimes after beta.
    That is why it is always useful to periodically go back and check as you have sensibly done.
    I admit my knowledge of weblogic is patchy. I know very few some obscure parts, a lot of basics I don't know.
    From the knowledge I have (which may be imperfect) I believe you are right to question why:
    On the exam topics page: http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=5001&get_params=p_exam_id:1Z0-102&p_org_id=&lang= there appears to be noo mention of any clustering topics. On the associated certifcation page http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=458&get_params=p_track_id:Weblogic11g as you rightly say the certification does cover clustering. The suggested training course: http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=609&p_org_id=1001&lang=US&get_params=dc:D58682GC20,p_preview:N .... covers clusters.
    At least three possibilities exist:
    - Clustering covered under other topics or throughout exam (IMHO unlikely)
    - Clustering topics were in exam, but removed, and certiifcation description not changed to suit.
    - Clustering topics are on exam but missed from topics list on the webpage
    Brandye (cert forum moderator) is usually great at checking this and following up (but she can anlso randomly on holiday etc) .... but IMHO there is more than enough reason here to raise a SR here (note it may take a few days to get an answer):
    http://education.oracle.com/pls/eval-eddap-dcd/OU_SUPPORT_OCP.home?p_source=OCP
    ( Not sure about which Issue type to choose ... its a toss up between ( BEA Certifcation / Certification details or OTHER) ... I think OTHER might be safest).
    Post the SR number back on this Thread for Brandye to follow up if she passes by.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    My knowledge of this anything that follows is very very sketchy and non authorative. I may be talking rubbish during part of it, and I defer to those who know such technology areas better):
    There are/have recently been a number of weblogic related changes ... and Oracle may be steering to view management of weblogic clusters down a different angle:
    Looking at the all exams and all certification pages ...
    http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=632
    I see a number of certifcations / exams which appear to be related to weblogic / weblogic clusters to a greater/lesser degree:
    Oracle WebLogic Server 10g System Administrator Certified Expert (WLS 10g OCE via 1z0-108 ) #### This certainly covers clusters ...
    Oracle Certified Associate, Oracle WebLogic Server 11g System Administrator ( WLS 11g OCA via 1z0-102)
    Oracle Cloud Application Foundation Certified Implementation Specialist (CLOUDAPP OCS via 1Z0-468) ### very loose connection ( beta finishing soon)
    Oracle Application Grid 11g Essentials (APPGRID OCS via 1z0-523) ### quite loose connection
    Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Certified Implementation Specialist (WLS 12c OCS via 1z0-599) ### Covers cluster
    ... I suspect as the WLS 11g OCA is at OCA level I postulate it may have been felt appropriate to leave clustering it for a later or different exam (e.g. WLS OCP 11 should that ever appear). Generally the OCS exams are for Oracle Partners and often lean towards installation/deployment of the associated product and things needed by a partner.

  • OCP: Exam 1Z0-040

    Can anyone pls provide the details on study guides available in the market for oracle 10g release 2 (OCP 1Z0-040 exam)?
    Surfed in net but couldnt find any certification study guides for oracle 10g R2.
    I am not asking for free dumps or free study guides just names of the book available in the market. In a plan to buy from store only :)
    I have guides written by bob bryla and sam alapati. but they are for oracle 10g release 1.
    Pls dont suggest oracle course,its too costly and i cant afford that much :(
    Thanks,
    DB

    user13305449 wrote:
    Can anyone pls provide the details on study guides available in the market for oracle 10g release 2 (OCP 1Z0-040 exam)?
    Surfed in net but couldnt find any certification study guides for oracle 10g R2.
    I am not asking for free dumps or free study guides just names of the book available in the market. In a plan to buy from store only :)
    I have guides written by bob bryla and sam alapati. but they are for oracle 10g release 1.
    Pls dont suggest oracle course,its too costly and i cant afford that much :(
    Thanks,
    DBStudying for and passing the exam has benefit to you, but without the resident course, you can't actually get the OCP.

  • Which book topics to follow for exam 1Z0-007? Sybex or Oracle press?

    Hi, I am studying following both books for exam 1Z0-007 but sybex book by Chip Dawes covers more topics then oracle book. I am wondering if i still need to study those topics in sybex book which are not covered in oracle press book? For example DML Locks have been discussed in detail in sybex book as compare to oracle book and few topics are missing in oracle press and don't know if there will be any question in the exam from those topics?
    1) OCP Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL Exam Guide by Jason Couchman
    2) OCA/OCP: Introduction to Oracle9i SQL Study Guide by Chip Dawes, Biju Thomas
    Can anyone pls advise? Also i like to know if SelfTest software covers same questions which are in sybex and oracke press book? Because SelfTest software has same questions for microsoft exams which are already in the cd of microsoft official press books.
    Thanks

    user10878991 wrote:
    Hi, I am studying following both books for exam 1Z0-007 but sybex book by Chip Dawes covers more topics then oracle book. I am wondering if i still need to study those topics in sybex book which are not covered in oracle press book? For example DML Locks have been discussed in detail in sybex book as compare to oracle book and few topics are missing in oracle press and don't know if there will be any question in the exam from those topics?
    1) OCP Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL Exam Guide by Jason Couchman
    2) OCA/OCP: Introduction to Oracle9i SQL Study Guide by Chip Dawes, Biju Thomas
    Can anyone pls advise? Also i like to know if SelfTest software covers same questions which are in sybex and oracke press book? Because SelfTest software has same questions for microsoft exams which are already in the cd of microsoft official press books.
    ThanksChill.
    The proper method is to look at the exam topics on [http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=41&p_org_id=1001&lang=US&p_exam_id=1Z0_007] which is authorative.
    either the Sybex or Oracle Press book is authorative, and sometimes exam changes after these are printed (with revision from 9iR1 to9iR2 for example).
    In general you should probably have enough material in the two books given for this exam. Its probably cheaper to take the exam itself rather than buy additional Selftest questions. Your time may well be better spent practicing the things you have trouble with. Also be aware these books can have errors. And learn whichever is in either book even if it isnt examined. Its good for you!

  • 1Z0-058: Practice exams?

    Hi everyone
    I'm currently revising for the 11.2 RAC expert exam (1Z0-058)
    Usually I like to work through some practice tests alongside the text books - I used to use Self Test Software - but for this exam I can't find any that I trust.
    There aren't even any sample questions on Oracle's website! (eg for the R1 exam: http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=303&p_certName=SQ1Z0_048)
    Can anyone recommend a good company for practice tests for this exam? Or where I can find any official Oracle sample questions?
    NOTE: I AM NOT LOOKING FOR AND NOR AM I INTERESTED IN DUMPS OR CHEATS
    Any info would be greatly appreciated
    Rup

    user13779506 wrote:
    Hi everyone
    I'm currently revising for the 11.2 RAC expert exam (1Z0-058)
    Usually I like to work through some practice tests alongside the text books - I used to use Self Test Software - but for this exam I can't find any that I trust.
    There aren't even any sample questions on Oracle's website! (eg for the R1 exam: http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=303&p_certName=SQ1Z0_048)
    Can anyone recommend a good company for practice tests for this exam? Or where I can find any official Oracle sample questions?
    NOTE: I AM NOT LOOKING FOR AND NOR AM I INTERESTED IN DUMPS OR CHEATS
    Any info would be greatly appreciated
    RupAbout the only place I know of that is currently certification safe is ucertify.
    ( www.ucertify.com )
    If you use them you must:-
    (a) Check yourself regularly on www.cerguard.com that their site remains braindump free
    (b) Be prepared that the quality may be low to extremely low ... but at least they are probably trying to use original questions.
    (c) Be prepared to be disappointed, prehaps extremely so
    (d) However it may expose some areas you are weak on ... and it indicate off topic subjects that are irrelevant.
    It probably actually quite hard and expensive to produce good practice tests .... thats probably why Kaplan ttake their time to produce any (and even there the odd issue can arise)
    Ucertify aim at a different market by trying to be quicker to get an exam out ... but at possibly thenexpense of qualtiy ... though they do ask for feedback so practice test quality might improve with time.
    - Please note I am not linked to Ucertifiy ... but if I dont mention them then many people head towards braindump site search for what it not there.
    ... All this is my opinion only ... an yif I was to reanswer the question I'd proably write it differently. Its also late for me and I and too tired to proof read.
    I suggest taking careful looks at the topics and not relying too much on practice tests for this one though
    ... Good Luck.

  • 1Z0-146 or 1Z1-144? clarification please

    I passed the following certification exams -
    1) 1Z0-147 - Program with PL/SQL exam first and
    2) 1Z0-051 - Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I exam next.
    Looking at the certification path for Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional, I see that I can either write 1Z0-146 - Oracle 11g Advanced PL/SQL OR the beta 1Z1-144 exam Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL. Am I correct in this assumption or am I allowed only to take 1Z0-146 to get the Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional ?
    The certification path diagrams look clear enough. But I am a bit confused with the plus signs in one path diagram versus the forward arrows in another diagram, if that makes any sense at all.
    I read elsewhere that the order in which I take the exams (or the hands-on course, if any) does not matter, so I decided I would ask the forum.
    I would much appreciate any clarification on this point.

    user5310220 wrote:
    Could you please clarify as I have cleared 1z0-051 and want to go for OCP developer track but get confused whether I should go for 1z0-147 or 1z1-144(beta). Well as I have said many times I think 1z0-144 is a more modern exam and the topics are better chosen.
    Your problem, as you are aware, is that when 1z0-144 beta finishes which should be 2009-09-10, (could slip again I suppose, but perhaps unlikely) and perhaps 2009-12-01 or so, 12 weeks later when production exam emerges
    Can I go first for 1z0-146 and then later on for 1z0-144 , is it feasable?It is possilbe to do this, but your certification will not be approved until you have completed both.
    >
    Thanks for your answers.
    It is not so nmuch that you are confused, it is that you have a choice and none of the options are perfect.
    Regards
    DGRgds -bigdelboy

  • 1z0-147 preparation

    Hi All,
    I just gave my 1z0-051 exam and passed with 100%. I prepared for that exam from Sql Fundamentals Exam guide from Oracle. Now I want to go ahead and give my 1z0-147 in a month. I have an enquiry on where to prepare from for the exam. I did not find any book dedicated to this exam from Oracle. Could you please suggest on the name of the book that i can go ahead with.
    Thanks in Advance.
    Vamsi

    The first one (Programming, 4th Ed) is the one you want. The rest are excellent but best delayed if on a budget.
    In my opinion, almost all of the 'exam study' books have some deficiency. If you want to use those, consider getting TWO and comparing. If two have a difference, you know that is an area you need to look at Oracle's docs or ask in the forums. If they are the same, chances are high that they are correct - or you've hit one of the common myths. (A good DBA is always on the verge of total paranoia. Trust no one. Believe nothing. They ARE out to get you.)
    Also consider getting an official Oracle course on CD Rom for self-study. Much less expensive than instructor led, and - if not correct - at least it will be consistent with the exams.
    (ANd yes, there are errors in the exams as well. Mostly because the exams make some assumptions about the environment. We all know about assumptions, don't we ...)

  • 1z0-053 - Doubtful question/answer in Transcender preparation kit

    Hello,
    I purchased the exam preparation  kit and I'm confused about a correct answer.
    http://www.transcender.com/practice-exam/oracle/1z0-053.kap
    It's in regard to the Flashback Database procedure, it states that we must use STARTUP MOUNT EXCLUSIVE rather thant STARTUP MOUNT.
    Going into 11gR2 documentation, it's never stated to do STARTUP MOUNT EXCLUSIVE, but simply STARTUP MOUNT.
    Link: Performing Flashback and Database Point-in-Time Recovery
    Here is the  screenshot of the exam question and correct answer.
    I read at some places that the STARTUP MOUNT EXCLUSIVE is deprecated and the simple STARTUP MOUNT is the way to go unless explicitly stated.
    Is my answer is OK? Is the suggested answer OK?
    If both valid and I see this kind of dualities in the official exam, should I prefer the simple STARTUP MOUNT rather than the EXCLUSIVE way?
    Thanks
    Bruno

    The documentation beats third-party materials every time -- even Kaplan materials, which are generally quite good.
    You are extremely unlikely to find an ambivalent question like this in an exam that has been around as long as 1Z0-053.  In beta exams or tests that have recently come out of beta perhaps.  Ones that have been in place for years should have resolved any such problems.

  • 1Z0-052. Two big cert guides and official documentation - why so many contradictions ?

    In this discussion i will compare two 1Z0-052 prepare certification guides (one of these is marked as "Oracle Press" !!!) and official Oracle Database 11g Release 2 (11.2) documentation (the exam "1Z0-052" has been validated against this documentation) in effort to understand why these sources have so many contradictions (direct and undirect).
    Begin with this one :
    1) "(Oracle Press) John Watson - OCA Oracle Database 11g: Administration I Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-052)", "Chapter 2: Exploring the Database Architecture", page 54 :
    "Note that from release 8i onward, checkpoints do NOT occur on log switch..."
    2) "Oracle Database Concepts 11g Release 2 (11.2) Part Number E25789-01", "13 Oracle Database Instance", "When Oracle Database Initiates Checkpoints" :
    Thread checkpoints OCCUR in the following situations:
    - Consistent database shutdown
    - ALTER SYSTEM CHECKPOINT statement
    - Online redo log switch
    3) "Biju Thomas - Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate study guide", "Chapter 8 Introducing Oracle Database 11g Components and Architecture", page 413 :
    "Checkpoints OCCUR automatically when an online redo log file is full (a log switch happens)."
    My question is :
    Does checkpoint occur or not on log switch ?
    Many other contradiction follows....

    Hi John,
    it will be my sixth certification in the last 3 years (i have all major certifications in Java)... But it is the first time i see that the Official Documentation of the product doesn't reflect completely the Certification Preparation Guide (i'm not going to say that you book is wrong, i'm about the complete compliance).
    I cannot place my questions in another oracle DBA forum, because there most frequently the responses are "If you see the Official Documentation you find that..." and now i know that Official Documentation sometimes mismatch for the exam.
    You (and I) certainly know that the certification exam is the multiple-choice questions... If i will find the question :
    When checkpoints occurs (select all valid questions) ?
    1) Consistent database shutdown
    2) Issue of "ALTER SYSTEM CHECKPOINT" statement
    5) Online redo log switch
    after your explanation (see your first reply) now i know what can i must check and what i must not check, but before your explanation with small knowledges of database how can i be shure that your information is correct if the Official Documentation says the contrary ?
    If i will find the question :
    What is the checkpoint position ?
    1) is the SCN (the System Change Number) in the redo stream where instance recovery must begin
    2) ...
    3) ...
    If read only your book i cannot see SCN, i see RBA. How can i know that SCN and RBA are the same think if neither Oracle Documentation neither your book say that ? What another sources or guides i must have ?
    And what about the location of the "alert_SID.log" file ?
    What you suggest me about this exam question :
    Which initialization parameter determines the location of the alert log file?
    1) DIAGNOSTIC_DEST
    2) BACKGROUND_DUMP_DEST
    3) ALERT_LOG_DEST
    4) USER_DUMP_DEST
    If i read you book i select "BACKGROUND_DUMP_DEST", because in your book i see :
    "The alert log is a continuous record of critical operations applied to the instance and the database. Its location is determined by the instance parameter BACKGROUND_DUMP_DEST, and its name is alert_SID.log, where SID is the name of the instance.... The directory ADR_HOME/trace (ADR is automatic diagnostic repository) is used as the default value for the instance parameters USER_DUMP_DEST (trace files generated by user sessions) and BACKGROUND_DUMP_DEST (the alert log and trace files generated by background processes)."
    But if i read Official Oracle documentation i select "DIAGNOSTIC_DEST", because i see :
    "The parameter BACKGROUND_DUMP_DEST is ignored by the new diagnosability infrastructure introduced in Oracle Database 11g Release 1 (11.1), which places trace and core files in a location controlled by the DIAGNOSTIC_DEST initialization parameter."
    Therefore if i read you book i select "B", if i read documentation i select "A".
    You must understand me - the only my goal is to be maximum precise - this precision is required for exam. I also have not free time to waste - during the week i'm working, i'm preparing for this OCA DBA certification, during weekend i'm writing my book in mathematics for preschool childs (it's also about 700 pages)...
    Excuse me and thank you,
    Dmitri.

  • Does 1Z0-001 fit the requirement of 11g DB OCP requirement (1Z0-051)?

    Dear Sir:
       Hi, I would like to ask 3 questions about the certification requirement of 11g DB OCP.
    Please advice me what do I have to do to prepare the OCP exam, thanks a lot in advance.
    Q1:
    Does 1Z0-001 fit the requirement of 11g DB OCP requirement (pass 1Z0-001 = pass 1Z0-051)?
    AFAIK, 11g DB OCP requires passing 3 exams: 1Z0-051 (SQL), 1Z0-052 (AW1), 1Z0-053 (AW2) and finishing a hand-on course at least.
    I have passed the 1Z0-001 (Introduction to SQL ans PL/SQL) many years ago.
    After searching the discussion in the community, I've found 2 relative:
    https://forums.oracle.com/thread/2526631  It said :"1Z0-001 will satisfy the SQL requirement."
    https://forums.oracle.com/thread/2467872 It said : "I can confirm that the 001 exam will fulfill the SQL exam requirement if it was passed before it retired."
    I was confused on that. Please help me to clear it.
    Do I have to prepare the exam 1Z0-051 since I have passed 1Z0-001 (an retired exam)?
    Q2:
    Please confirm that finishing the SSC (Self-Study Course) DOES NOT apply the "hand-on course requirement ".
    It still need to pay more money for an instructor-led (face-to-face) course, right?
    Q3:
    Can I just finish ONE course "Oracle 11g Database Administrator Workshop II" from an Oracle authorized education center to fit the " hand-on course requirement " ?
    Sorry I have to ask this because the budget consideration.
    Thank you very much!
    Steve C.

    Q1:
    Does 1Z0-001 fit the requirement of 11g DB OCP requirement (pass 1Z0-001 = pass 1Z0-051)?
    Q2:
    Please confirm that finishing the SSC (Self-Study Course) DOES NOT apply the "hand-on course requirement ".
    Q3:
    Can I just finish ONE course "Oracle 11g Database Administrator Workshop II" from an Oracle authorized education center to fit the " hand-on course requirement " ?
    A1 -- Yes, if you passed 1Z0-001, you do not need to take 1Z0-051.  When courses are retired, it simply means they are no longer given to *new* students.  Anyone who passed them still retains credit for having done so.
    A2 -- Self Study CDs do not count for the hands-in requirement.  On the approved courses page of OU, it specifically states: "Self Study CD-Rom and Knowledge Center courses are excellent study and reference tools but DO NOT meet the Hands-on Requirement for certification."
    A3 -- Only one course is required for the 11G OCP.  That one is on the approved list and so will be acceptable if the vendor is authorized by OU.

  • Differences between 1Z0-042, 1Z0-043 1Z0-052 and 1Z0-053 and 11g OCP

    Hi All
    I have a small dilemma
    For Christmas I was given a copy of OCA/OCP Oracle Database 11g All-in-One Exam Guide with CD-ROM: Exams 1Z0-051, 1Z0-052, 1Z0-053 (Osborne Oracle Press Series) [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oracle-Database-All-Guide-CD-ROM/dp/0071629181/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262090730&sr=1-5|http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oracle-Database-All-Guide-CD-ROM/dp/0071629181/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262090730&sr=1-5]
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    user3554032 wrote:
    Hi All
    I have a small dilemma
    Think of it as an opporunity
    For Christmas I was given .... (Take me to your santa ...)
    .... (snipped)
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