Exam 1Z0-047

Did anyone buy the new OCA Oracle Database SQL Expert Exam Guide: Exam 1Z0-047 ?
Is it good in preparing for the exam.Is it better than Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals or Oracle Database 11g SQL in helping you to pass the 1Z0-047 Exam

Jura Florin wrote:
Did anyone buy the new OCA Oracle Database SQL Expert Exam Guide: Exam 1Z0-047 ?Yes
Is it good in preparing for the exam.Probably, but bear in mind I haven't taken it. But it will cut my prep. time for this exam by an estimated 75%. Bear in mind my SQL is pretty reasonable but I've non really had the chance to focus on analytics functions and some other recently introduced topics ... i tend to drop to PL/SQL when the going gets tough ... which is sometimes a winning strategy but sometimes its the wring thing to do.
Is it better than Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals or Oracle Database 11g SQL in helping you to pass the 1Z0-047 ExamIf you are taliking about books the answer is almost certainly yes (if you are talking about training courses the answer is less clearcut). However my opinion is that when using a exam focused book you should always be prepared to access Original Oracle Documentation and possilbly other SQL books; and if your not familiar with the subject to get some additional non-exam focused training as well.

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I Just Did the Exam 1Z0-047 - What's Next?

I just passed my first (Internationally Recognized) Oracle exam 1Z0-047. Hmmm, i got %83. I think its good since its my first exam, i felt i could make it better up to %90+. The paper shows 9 bullet points of topics that i may show review. The topics they mentioned i know it really well. Shall i take the exam again? I don't think its a big deal probably %83 is good. Anyway, the exam center gave me a printed paper of my total score. They said Oracle will send another Certification to my address. Which Certification is official? The one i have been given by the exam center is a printed cert (black and point). Which one should i show to the employers?
I'm happy as well as sad because i knew the mistakes i made are silly (i wish to rid of the bullet points argghhhh) + i did the exam after having at least 3 months college hands on experience.

user11164565 wrote:
I just passed my first (Internationally Recognized) Oracle exam 1Z0-047. Hmmm, i got %83. I think its good since its my first exam, i felt i could make it better up to %90+.
The paper shows 9 bullet points of topics that i may show review. The topics they mentioned i know it really well. Shall i take the exam again? Be cool. - thats good. Congratulations.
NO DO NOT TRY TO TAKE ANY PASSED EXAM AGAIN - its against certification candidate agreements : [http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=138]
Although the suggested topics are a guide dont dwell on them too much; if you feel you know them ell enough thats fine; move on. Because of the effects of small samples sizes on individual topics these can easily become skewed.
I don't think its a big deal probably %83 is good. Anyway, the exam center gave me a printed paper of my total score. They said Oracle will send another Certification to my address. WhicCertification is official? The one i have been given by the exam center is a printed cert (black and point). Which one should i show to the employers?
Keep both. 1z0-047 is an exam with fulfills a certification requirement so you get a success pack including a certificate; and thats even more important. Thats the best one to show to your employer; but it may be 8 / 10 weeks beforeyou received it. (NB: Oracle does not send a copy of your exam report - they will only send certificates - however there might be changes when they move to Prometric).
I'm happy as well as sad because i knew the mistakes i made are silly (i wish to rid of the bullet points argghhhh) + i did the exam after having at least 3 months college hands on experience.Then your mistakes will help you for the future.
Rgds - bigdelboy.
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Mock exams for 1Z0-047

Does anyone know of any official mock exams for the SQL Expert exam (1Z0-047)? All I can find are dodgy brain dump sites...
Also how realistic are the questions in the Master Exams that come with OCA Oracle Database SQL Certified Expert Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-047) (Osborne Oracle Press Series) - Steve O'Hearn? The questions at the end of each chapter seem far too simple to me and are much easier than the 7 or so sample questions on the Oracle page for this exam. Any thoughts from those who have taken the exam and used this book?
Willy

WillyM wrote:
Does anyone know of any official mock exams for the SQL Expert exam (1Z0-047)? All I can find are dodgy brain dump sites...
Wll Kaplan the official Oracle Partner appears to be offering them here ....
http://certification.oracle.com - Preparation - Practice Tests .....
http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=208
Also how realistic are the questions in the Master Exams that come with OCA Oracle Database SQL Certified Expert Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-047) (Osborne Oracle Press Series) - Steve O'Hearn? The questions at the end of each chapter seem far too simple to me and are much easier than the 7 or so sample questions on the Oracle page for this exam. Any thoughts from those who have taken the exam and used this book?What follows if thru memory
( The questions the the end of the first few chapters are trivial ... they then become more relevant ).
Well I found the book helpful and from what I can remember the practice tests helped point some gaps I had.
Typically I think I find real exams sometimes need a bit longer than that on some of the practice tests.
I personally only use practice tests when i think i have learnt all material as a check to where i'm at and to identify gaps.
I will even leave the end of chapter tests under i think i have grasped everything.
And I will never take end of chapter tests if i have read that chapter earlier in the day!
( If i get tempted must take end of chapter tests early then i choose a reasonably meaty chapter about 1/3 into the book).
The book was enough for me .... but it may not be so for everyone ... we can be different and start from different places.
Someone mentioned they got rhu the test easily in an hour .... well i was pushing time the whole way through!
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WillyRgds

Newly Added Topics Missing From steve o'hearn Exam Guide (1Z0-047)

Hi,
I am planning to take exam 1Z0-047.
I got to se the exam guide for this,(OCA Oracle Database SQL Certified Expert Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-047)) by Steve o'hearn in market.
But it seems that syllabus of the exam is modified on 15th september 2014; and newly added topics are NOT present in the exam guide.
Below are the objectives and topics I feel are missing from the book.
Restricting and Sorting Data
Use the SQL row limiting clause**
Create queries using the PIVOT and UNPIVOT clause**
Use pattern matching to recognize patterns across multiple rows in a table**
Displaying Data from Multiple Tables
Use the cross_outer_apply_clause**
Using Subqueries to Solve Queries
Create a lateral inline view in a query**
Using DDL Statements to Create and Manage Tables
Truncate tables, and recursively truncate child tables**
Use 12c enhancements to the DEFAULT clause, invisible columns, virtual columns and identity columns in table creation/alteration**
Manipulating Large Data Sets
Use explicit default values in INSERT and UPDATE statements**
We can find material on these topicsover internet(in fact I have actually worked on few of these topics already as part of my job.)
But i prefer referring to book as it helps to understand the scope.
I just joined the oracle forums,and not sure if I am placing this discussion on correct forum/category.
A humble request to advice if it is at wroing place.

I am just thinking what next course should I take ?
Immediate target will be obviously some PL SQL related test like 1Z0-147.
BUT what to do after that ?
In my work experinece so far, I have worked as a developer, senior developer(mainly in maintenace projects , both OLTP and OLAP projects I have worked for.
that is, small as well as relatively big data volumes.Right from simple DB to DW systems of big enterprise corporation where millions of transactions happen and enter into system each day). I have also participated in database designing when I worked on project where database was being designed from scratch. so, I am aiming/aspiring for a role something like Designer or architect roles in the long run.
I'm glad you found my page useful. I actually recommend 1Z0-144 over 1Z0-147. The two exams are equivalent in their results, but I feel 144 is the better exam. Also, 147 was almost retired at one point. OU backed off, but may put it back on the chopping block at any time. I wrote an article explaining why I prefer 144 here:
Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certification: 1Z0-147 or 1Z0-144?
As to the step after that, 1Z0-146 is the obvious one to gain the PL/SQL OCP. 147/144 will only gain the OCA-level cert.
If you want to end up as a designer or architect, eventually you must get into database design, which would argue pursuing the DBA track.
Millions of transactions implies a significant requirement for performance tuning which would argue for the SQL Tuning (1Z0-117) or performance certifications (1Z0-054/1Z0-064).

Books for 1Z0-047 and 1Z0-144

Hello all,
I'm planning to study for "Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate" certification. I was planning to prepare for 1Z0-047 and 1Z0-144 as both of those exams are validated against Oracle Database 11g.
I was wondering if any of guys here can help me out with the couple of questions that I have.
1. Which one would you recommend among the two of the below exams?
1Z0-047 (Oracle Database SQL Expert)
or
1Z0-051 (Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I)
2. What books should I refer for 1Z0-047 and 1Z0-144? I read a lot of threads about this topic. But, I haven't found a proper answer yet, which is why I'm posting this question again.
For 1Z0-047, I saw people recommending the following:
OCA Oracle Database SQL Expert Exam Guide: Exam 1Z0-047 (Osborne Oracle Press Series) by Steve O'Hearn
OCA Oracle Database 11g SQL Fundamentals I Exam Guide: Exam 1Z0-051 (Osborne ORACLE Press Series) by John Watson and Roopesh Ramklass
For 1Z0-144, I saw people recommending the following:
Oracle PL/SQL Programming: Covers Versions Through Oracle Database 11g Release 2 (Animal Guide) by Steven Feuerstein and Bill Pribyl
OCP Developer PL/SQL Program Units Exam Guide by Steve O'Hearn
I kindly request you guys to help me out as I don't have much idea about these books. It would be really great if someone who has passed the exams or read these books throw some light on these.
Thanks in advance.

user12176855 wrote:
Hi, I am planning to give the same exams were u able to successfully complete them?
Any updates on the books / practice exams that will be of help?
ThanksWRT .... Any updates on the books / practice exams that will be of help? ....
Thisi usually a prompt for braindump providers to spam a couple of messages on a thread like this ... and I have to waste time reporting them and some else removing them, as I have had to to this afternoon.
Therefore the 2 links I shall give are:
http://blogs.oracle.com/certification/entry/0477
http://blogs.oracle.com/certification/entry/question_of_the_day_how_to_pre
http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=208
Ucertify does have a 1z0-144 practice test ... quality may or may not be poor. Ucertify currently remains certifcation safe AFAIK.
http://www.ucertify.com/exams/Oracle/1Z0-144.html
( I feel like I am advertising Ucertify ... which I dont want to be. I feel if I dont do this people will end up with braindump providers). Some may even find a poor quality practice test more harm than good, time may have been better sent learning from the online manuals and practicing what is there.

Didn't get certificate for 1z0-047 even after 8 weeks

Hi,
It's been 8 weeks since I passed the exam 1z0-047 ( Oracle DB SQL Expert). I haven't yet got the certificate from Oracle. Can anyone tell whom to contact - Prometric or Oracle?
Thanks!

If you can login to Prometric web site and see you exam status as "Passed", then you should Oracle to get information about your certification by sendin an e-mail to "[email protected]"
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Need help for 1Z0-047

Hi,
I want to take my first exam as 1Z0-047.
I have just completed my b-tech and have some basic knowledge about sql.
I have "OCA Oracle Database
SQL Certified Expert
Exam Guide
(Exam 1Z0-047)"
is this book is sufficent to crack this?
if not please suggest something.
Thanks,
Praveen

Prawin62 wrote:
Hi,
I want to take my first exam as 1Z0-047.
I have just completed my b-tech and have some basic knowledge about sql.
I have "OCA Oracle Database
SQL Certified Expert
Exam Guide
(Exam 1Z0-047)"
is this book is sufficent to crack this?
if not please suggest something.
Thanks,
PraveenTo make a steam locomotive go one needs fire, water and steam. You can struggle by for a bit with a shortage of one of these.
And I think a better way to think about your question is:
IMHO To pass 1z0-047 you need knowledge practice and experience.
- And you can something squeeze through if one of these is a little weaker and the others very strong.
From the book you can gain knowledge (as indeed can the oracle documentation). IMHO If you gain it all, the knowledge from the book is sufficient for passing the exam.
You can also use the book to get a little test practice. (And perhaps a little practice of the SQL itself).
The book however doesn't give experience.
- Having said all this I feel starting from zero trying to pass 1z0-047 is likely to result in failure.
Better in my opinion is study for 1z0-051 first. It's a lot gentler on the brain. And take that. It's a lot cheaper if you fail it and need to retake. And the exam is easier (though you might have to learn more detail in places, which perhaps isn't a bad. thing).
........... But if after studying for 1z0-051 you elect to skip it and go for 1z0-047 direct that is your choice. 1z0-051 is a subset of 1z0-047 HOWEVER there will be more detail on some 1z0-051 topics on the 1z0-051 exam.

CD_Rom from book 1z0-047

Hi!
I Bought the book OCA Oracle Database - SQl Certified Expert Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-047) from Oracle Press. But I bougth a used book and don´t have the CD-Rom with the practice questions.
Anybody have this CD-Rom?
I need for my certification...

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Exam 1ZO-047 or 1ZO-051

I am planning to go for Oracle 10g Certifications.
The first exam has 4 choices. I think going for 1ZO-01 or 1Z0-07 is of no use because they cater to 9i. So Should i go for 1ZO-047(SQL Expert) or 1ZO-51(11g).
There is no book available for 1ZO-047 in India. But this exam logically sounds better. If any one has passed this exam please help me.
Edited by: user2967588 on Dec 4, 2008 7:48 PM

Hi
It seems to be your first post, welcome to the best oracle forum!
it depends what you will use in your daily work more 10g or 11g ?
In the other-hand please note that the exam 1Z0-007 is an Exam that available online, so not necessary to go to a test center.
Can you order a book on Amazone?
OCA Oracle Database SQL Expert Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-047)(US $37.79)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0071614214?ie=UTF8&tag=certguardcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0071614214
you can get sample questions on nearly all the oracle exams :
http://www.oracle.com/global/us/education/certification/sample_questions/exam_1z0-047.html
For your exam : 1z0-051
you have the sybex book:
OCA: Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate Study Guide: (Exams1Z0-051 and 1Z0-052) (Paperback) (US $56.69)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470395125?ie=UTF8&tag=certguardcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0470395125
or the excellent Oracle press OCA Oracle Database 11g: Administration I Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-052) (Paperback) (US $37.79)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0071597093?ie=UTF8&tag=certguardcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0071597093
Hope this helps you.
Thanks.
regards,
Hub
Edited by: Hub on Dec 5, 2008 8:55 AM

How to get Authorization for Certified (1z0-047) Exam

Hello Team,
I’ve done the 1z0-047 Exam on 03/20/10 with 98%.
And I tried to check the Authorization, But I forgot some details to fill. So now I just have 1 last attempt.
Please help me how to proceed further.
Regards,
Jyothsna

If this is registration on certview, which it sounds like, have a final attmept.
If it fails it will be sorted out manually in about a week or so.

May i go for sql expert(1Z0-047) exam or 11g sql fundamentals 1(1Z0-051)

Hi all,
Please suggest me, may i go for sql expert(1Z0-047) Test or 11g sql fundamentals 1(1Z0-051) Test with
oracle Administration 1(1Z0-042) Test.
Which will be the best option.
Thanks & Regards

You may use either exam along with the Oracle Administration 1 (1Z0-042) exam if your goal is to get a 10g DBA OCA credential.
The SQL Expert exam is quite a bit more challenging than the SQL Fundamentals exam. On the other hand, the SQL Expert exam gives you a separate SQL Certified Expert credential. If you can pass it, you should take the SQL Expert exam.
Justin

Whether it is good to take training for 1z0-047 exams or self studies?

What is the good option among bottom two for 1z0-047:
Take training from Oracle partner training institute which cost me approximately 9000 rupees i.e apprx $195.
Or
Self study is better one???
If self study is better then from which material I can start preparing???
Please guide me..........

hardik wrote:
What is the good option among bottom two for 1z0-047:
Take training from Oracle partner training institute which cost me approximately 9000 rupees i.e apprx $195.
Or
Self study is better one???
If self study is better then from which material I can start preparing???
Please guide me..........I think its unwise to think about going straight for '1z0-047' in one go.
IMHO Really to get to 1z0-047 you need to get some SQL practice first ... and from other than a classroom. To get to 1z0-047 in one hop simply isn't reasonable for most people.
The praice quoted there seems cheap for a OEAC .... and i would be beware exactly what 'Oracle partner training institute' means .... ( I think you are proably talking about an offering from the workforce program). The are unauthorised trainers out there ... which is a problem for people aiming for a certification needing validiated authorised training (eg DBA OCP) .... but not so important for PL/SQL OCP's who don;t.

1Z0-047 vs 1Z0-051

Hi every one,
i have IT background but I am a beginner in Oracle Database, and intend to go for OCP DBA,
which one of the exam is better or worth to go for , as my target is DBA,
i have seen exam topics and 1z0-047 covers almost all the topics of 1z0-051, would it be beneficial for me doing 1z0-47 keeping in my mind my role as DBA in practical world?
you response would highly appreciated,
Regards,
Edited by: 905510 on May 2, 2012 8:14 PM

1Z0-047 is a much harder test and for that reason, the more valued to have. It 'covers' all of the topics from 1Z0-051 largely in that questions from any of those areas is fair game, but it concentrates more on those topics that are unique to it. I've written study guides for both tests. My 1Z0-047 guide devotes a bit under 40% of the book to reviewing the topics from 1Z0-051 and the rest on the new material for 047. I'd say that the test itself was weighted more like 25% or less to the 051 topics to 75%-plus to the 047 ones. That's very much a ballpark estimate, though.
Both tests have a very high percentage of questions that involve SQL as either part of the question or part of the answer. In the 051 test, the SQL is more straightforward, and 'bad' SQL generally has reasonably obvious flaws. In 047, the difference between 'right' and 'wrong' answers is often much more subtle. the 047 questions are also much trickier in that they will present perfectly functional SQL that 'looks' flawed because it has been presented in a weird fashion. Which test is better for you is something I can't answer. 047 will automatically get you a certification -- namely the SQL Expert even before you get your OCP. There is no similar 'interim' certification for 051.
As a beginner in Oracle, I'd have to suggest that you take the 1Z0-051 exam. It's a better foundation in the essentials. The 1Z0-047 exam was written specifically to try to pass only people with several years of experience in Oracle SQL. While I won't argue that it's not possible to study sufficiently to pass the 047 exam without that experience, I will say that it's going to be consderably harder to do.
Both of my guides are available in Kindle or paperback. If you have a Kindle and are an Amazon Prime member, you can borrow them for free.
http://www.amazon.com/Study-Guide-1Z0-051-Fundamentals-Certification/dp/1475204663/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336018405&sr=1-3
http://www.amazon.com/Study-Guide-1Z0-047-Database-Certification/dp/1475152434/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336018405&sr=1-5

Could I take 1Z0-051 and 1Z0-047 together?

Hi, I am currently planning to take a Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate. At first, I plan to take the path of 1Z0-047 + 1Z0-144 which leads to this certification, because the 1Z0-047 itself is also leading to another cert (Oracle SQL Expert cert). So if I take this path, I would end up with two certifications (Oracle SQL Expert cert and PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate)
However, people keep on telling me that 1Z0-047 is very difficult, saying that 1Z0-051 is much easier if I want to guarantee a PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate.
So, is it possible that I take all three exams (1Z0-051, 1Z0-047, 1Z0-144)? I am thinking that taking 1Z0-051 as a kind of "practice" because it is an online exam and the exam scope looks easy to me. Also I have some budgets allocated to me so I don't mind spend a little bit extra money to Oracle exams.
I'm just wondering whether two of them (051, 047) are mutually exclusive in the exam policy or something.

So, is it possible that I take all three exams (1Z0-051, 1Z0-047, 1Z0-144)?Yes, you may take both 1Z0-051 and 1Z0-047. In fact, I would highly recommend taking 1Z0-051 before taking 1Z0-047. You have heard correctly, 047 is a much more difficult exam and requires a considerably higher level of SQL experience/knowledge. If you look at the study topics for both tests, you'll see that 1Z0-047 includes essentially all of the topics from 1Z0-051, and has another thirty-some topics in addition. Studying for 1Z0-051 is in itself preparation for taking the expert test. I discuss the two exams in an article here:
http://www.gocertify.com/articles/oracle-sql-certification-1z0-051-or-1z0-047.html

Prerequisites for 1Z0-047 (Certified SQL Expert)?

I know a lot of the Oracle certification paths require that you take Oracle-sponsored training. the 1Z0-047 one however lists "recommended" training. I can't find anywhere that says whether the training is explicitly required, or whether it's acceptable to have learned the material other ways (private training, on-the-job learning). I don't want to waste money taking (and presumably passing) an exam when that won't be sufficient to earn the certification.

No I can't in deed! Was on hurry to write something to that also ;-)
But if you get 0% correct on the free sample questions given from oracle, then the chances are quite low...
As it is needed to be ready on all the topics in order to get a chance to pass the exam, it was more an advice to try the free sample questions given from oracle.
Personaly I always get through all the topics (with the documentation, training courses and/or books), making excercices on a test installation and get official selftest (if they are existing for this exam.
Cheers,
Hub

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