OCA 10g exam requirment changes

If someone like me is thinking about doing OCA 10g, better do it before Dec1, 2008 . becasue Oracle is adding one extra paper...
http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=231

As stated on the same page you refer at the FAQ section. Oracle considered that an OCA certificate is more valuable if it endorses sql skills. IMO, this is just to leave the certication the way it used to be up to 9i, when the SQL exam requirement was still valid.
A DBA not only should be an EM DBA, a DBA must also have the skills to issue queries, create batch jobs, generate SQL Out of SQL and be able to manage a database from the CLI. If a DBA doesn't meet these requirements you would only have half a DBA. What would happen if there it comes the day when the DBA finds EM is not available for whatever reason? An enterprise would automatically loose a DBA.
~ Madrid
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Practice exam questions for OCA 10g exam

looking for practice exam questions for OCA 10g exam

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SelfTestSoftware and Transcender exams are already listed in the second link referenced above.

Broken Link : OCA 10g Exam Objectives

Hi,
I found links to page 2 and 3 from the folowing page are broken.
http://www.oracle.com/education/certification/objectives/42.html
Regards,
Raghuram.

It is part of 1z0-043 (Oracle Database 10g: Administration II). Refer to the exam topics in the following links for more details.
Oracle Database 10g: Administration II
Oracle Database 10g: Administration I

OCP 10g exam prep class requirment 3000$

After OCA 10g, To appear int OCP 10g exam, requirment is that one should attend the preparation class which cost 3000$, What if one can't afford this, Is there any way to skip this class or attend some other prereq.....

(I would like somebody to correct me if I am wrong in my understanding)
While it is an absolute must that you should attend a hands-on session from Oracle University as a 10g OCP requirement, It is NOT AN absolute must that you shell out $3000 USD. You can pick your course. See below for more details.
http://www.oracle.com/global/us/education/certification/dba10g_ocpcoursereq_approvedlist.html
Here, you will find that, If you are looking for a cost-effective option, and don't care which course you go to, but also satisfy the OCP 10g course requirement, go with
"Oracle Database 10g: SQL Tuning Workshop" which is only $1800 USD ! (Well, only is not a good word to use here....however fits best in this context !!)

Study material for the 1Z0-042 Oracle 10g exam

What is the best book to purhcase for the OCA 10g exam.. I've read some not got reviews about the Sybex OCA book
http://www.amazon.co.uk/OCA-Oracle-Administration-Study-1Z0-042/dp/0782143679/ref=sr_1_1/026-0307472-6450854?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1185865079&sr=8-1
and some outstanding ones for the Osborne book
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oracle-Database-Certification-Guide-Osborne/dp/0072257903/ref=pd_bbs_1/026-0307472-6450854?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1185865135&sr=8-1
Whats your thoughts ?

Those are regular references to certification exams study material. But I suggest you to use the Oracle guides found at the official Certification guide, this will be useful to identify the specific topics you have to be focused on. Then install your 10gR2 database and read through reference manuals and practice, practice, and practice. Most of the material for certification is theoretical oriented, instead of practical oriented.
~ Madrid.

Oracle OCA 10g

Im doing the Oralce OCA 10g exam on friday and have a question.. How many questions do you have to get correct to pass ? Also has anybody here done it recently ?

1) It's on the Oracle Education website at http://education.oracle.com under the Certification link;
2) The number of questions that will be asked, the number of questions that will be ignored out of the batch, and the number of question to get correct out of the remainder, is defined and published at the time the exam is created with Prometric.
For OCA, assuming the OP is referring to Oracle Database 10g OCA, and not any of the other umpteen current OCA exams, the answer is
Duration:     120 minutes
Number of Questions:     90
Passing Score:     68%

Regarding 10g OCA Certificated Exam

Hi,
I would like to do Oracle Certificate Exam OCA, I am getting confused, Is Oracle 10g ,1Z0-001 Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL (retired) - It is expired or not.
Thanks In Advance.

user9505918 wrote:
Then, What OCA Certificate Exam should I take upWhere if you define your certificate first from:
[http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=141]
The exams are available from
[http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=42]
There are several different OCA certifications; if you tell us the one you want the choices get clearer; though in general one hopes the OCA candidate has some degree of ability to work it out for themselves; though a bit of confirmation is sometimes understandable as there is a lot of investment involved by some people.

OCA 10G...(1Z0-047 or 1Z0-007 )

Hi All,
I am planning to give OCA 10G Certification. For that Any one of 1Z0-047 & 1Z0-007 exam must be given as 1st exam.
I need to know which one is better and why or any one of the option will do.
Thanks for the suggestions in advance! :)
Cheers!!!
Vikas

Hi Vikas
Yes you will get another certification but also much more expertise on SQL topics as this is the meaning of the exams
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_047
1z0=47 got the following additional topics
Creating Other Schema Objects
Create simple and complex views
     Retrieve data from views
     Create, maintain, and use sequences
     Create and maintain indexes
     Create private and public synonyms
Managing Objects with Data Dictionary Views
Use the data dictionary views to research data on your objects
     Query various data dictionary views
Controlling User Access
Differentiate system privileges from object privileges
Grant privileges on tables
     View privileges in the data dictionary
     Grant roles
     Distinguish between privileges and roles
Managing Schema Objects
Add constraints
Create indexes
Create indexes using the CREATE TABLE statement
Creating function-based indexes
     Drop columns and set column UNUSED
     Perform FLASHBACK operations
     Create and use external tables
Manipulating Large Data Sets
Manipulate data using subqueries
     Describe the features of multitable INSERTs
     Use the following types of multitable INSERTs (Unconditional, Conditional and Pivot)
     Merge rows in a table
     Track the changes to data over a period of time
Generating Reports by Grouping Related Data
Use the ROLLUP operation to produce subtotal values
Use the CUBE operation to produce crosstabulation values
Use the GROUPING function to identify the row values created by ROLLUP or CUBE
     Use GROUPING SETS to produce a single result set
Managing Data in Different Time Zones
Use Various datetime functions
Retrieving Data Using Subqueries
Write a multiple-column subquery
Use scalar subqueries in SQL
Solve problems with correlated subqueries
     Update and delete rows using correlated subqueries
     Use the EXISTS and NOT EXISTS operators
     Use the WITH clause
Hierarchical Retrieval
Interpret the concept of a hierarchical query
Create a tree-structured report
Format hierarchical data
     Exclude branches from the tree structure
Regular Expression Support
Using Meta Characters
     Regular Expression Functions
     Replacing Patterns
     Regular Expressions and Check Constraints

OCA 10g OCA 11g ?

I gained my OCA 10g certification in 2007, is there such a thing as an upgrade exam from OCA 10g > OCA 11g, or do I have to start the 11g track from scratch ?

DarkFiBrE72 wrote:
I gained my OCA 10g certification in 2007, is there such a thing as an upgrade exam from OCA 10g > OCA 11g, or do I have to start the 11g track from scratch ?There is no such upgrade. However IMHO if you view the topics for 10g OCA and 11g OCA you will see about 75%+ commonality so its not like you have to start from scratch, more like 2/3 to 3/4 the way up the hill.
If your final target is 11g OCP then you are obviously aware you could go 1z0-043 + 1z0-050 or 1z0-052 + 1z0-053 ..... with a hands on course being required either way. I don't wish to advise on which route would suit you best.
Rgds - bigdelboy.

OCA 10g cetification

hello,
Can somebody tell me your recent experiences of OCA 10g certification? What was the format,difficulty level of questions and on which topic u find more questions?
Thanks in advance

Hi,
With due respect, I would say the question is inappropirate.Reason for saying this,its every man's own poison.You can't ( and you shouldn't) make your opinion about this exam based on soemone's experiences.Some one who passed it with mere passing score may say its very tough,some one with full score may say it was very easy.Whom to believe?
It doesn't matter on which topic the questions come more or which topic is elliminated from the exam?Oracle has not made any kind of announcement like this ever for the exam.If the topic is listed in the exam contetns,just assume,you will get question out of it.Now it may happen that one person had not got any questions from X topic doesn't mean its not part of exam.Its just that he didnt get it but there is no such thing that you won't get it too.
What I can suggest is that just prepare well both theoretically and practically for the exam and go for it.Taste the poison yourself and then decide how it was,don't let others change your way of preparation or thinking about the exam difficutly level.Just take it as "very tough" and go with this mentality.Atleast you wont be surprised if it really comes out as "very tough" ;-).
Best of luck!
Aman....

Oracle 9i OCA/OCP Exam

Hi,
I just want to know that is it compulsory to study in any prometric centre for appearing in all exams of 9i/10G? Someone told me that, i will not eligible to appear in exam, until and unless i am not student of any prometric centre. Is it right?
I am sorry, i do'nt know; whether i should post this query here or not?
Please guide me.
Thanks & Regrds

Sir, Thanks you so much. I checked the link provided by you and there is nothing mentioned like "a person must be a student of prometric / oracle authorized centre, for eligible in 9i oca/ocp exam". It means, if i prepare myself and study the oracle, i am eligible to appear in the exam (no need to be student of prometric / oracle authorized, bocz this condition is no where mentioned).
Thanks & Regards

Differences between OCA 10g and OCA 11g

Hi,
I am currently studying the OCA 10g Administration I but I have not taken the exam yet. I am also taking the SQL Expert exam but I dont think that is version specific.
I would like to know how different or what the differences are between the OCA 10g and 11g exams are as I fear that 10g will be out of date soon. I am considering just taking the 11g exam even though I have only studied 10g.
I had a look at both the syllabuses and they look pretty similar and was hoping someone could add some personal notations of their experience. I suspect and hope that the major differences would come at the OCP level.
I don't want to go to do OCP as I am only doing to obtain a good foundation for working on the functional side of financials.
Thanks in advance.
Luke

differences are between the OCA 10g and 11g exams
Different version different new features discussed. example : no ADR in the 10g, no invisible index in 10g, DRA etc.
Syllabus maybe the same, but features is different.
I suspect and hope that the major differences would come at the OCP level.
OCP is deeper than OCA. mostly OCA cover all features of the Oracle, and the OCP discussed about more advanced technique like RMAN, ASM, Memory Management, etc. but again 10g and 11g have different features.
That's why for 10g OCP who wants to upgrade become 11g OCP, has to follow 11g new features exam.
HTH
Edited by: HGDBA on Jan 14, 2011 1:17 PM

OCA/OCP exam details reg

Dear sir,
I am planning to appear for OCA/OCP 9i certification,if anyone can provide me with full details such as
1> OCA/OCP exam paper code
2> Exam fee for each OCA and OCP
3> if i do not qualify then after how many month i can able to appear for the same
4> How to register for this exam
its an urgent kindly help me
Regards
Laxman

user12044036 wrote:
Dear sir,
I am planning to appear for OCA/OCP 9i certification,if anyone can provide me with full details such as Full information is available on [http://www.oracle.com/education/certification]
>
1> OCA/OCP exam paper codeThe are about 60 different OCA and OCP certifications: Choose from [http://www.oracle.com/education/certification] - Certifications - View all Certifications and drill down.
2> Exam fee for each OCA and OCPThere is no fee for a certification but there is a fee for the exams that are required for a cerification. Visit [http://www.oracle.com/education/certification] - Exams - List of exams and drill down on the exam.
3> if i do not qualify then after how many month i can able to appear for the sameFrom memory generally 14 days - though for some exams that may be taken non proctored you cna retake immediately.
4> How to register for this exam[http://www.oracle.com/education/certification] - Support - FAQs. (You should find links to Pearson VUE here).
its an urgent kindly help me
Regards
Laxman

OCA 10g for DBA

Hi,
I'm planning to take the exam OCA 10g for DBA. I'm wondering which books you would recommend me as a good reference.
I think I will try 1Z0-007 and 1Z0-042 (as a mandatory one)
If 1Z0-007 exam is a good choice?
I bought a book: OCA/OCP: Introduction to Oracle9i SQL Study Guide (Hardcover)
by Chip Dawes (Author), Biju Thomas (Author)
for preparing to 1Z0-007, but I'm not sure which book is good for 1Z0-042 exam.
This one:
OCA: Oracle 10g Administration I Study Guide (1Z0-042) (Paperback)
by Chip Dawes (Author), Bob Bryla (Author), Joseph C. Johnson (Author), Matthew Weishan (Author)
or:
Oracle Database 10g OCP Certification All-In-One Exam Guide (Oracle Database 10g Handbook) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)
by Damir Bersinic (Author), John Watson (Author)
I have been reading many reviews on Amazon but still I want to ask before making a decision.
Thanks

I recommend using both books.
For me the best way to prepare was first using the one of McGraw Hill because this one was easier to read.
But this book misses some details which are asked during the exam!
So the best thing is to read the one of Sybex as well aferwards to check for missing details.
A colleague of mine first prepared with only the Sybex book, but got questions on the exam which weren't covered in the Sybex book as well.
So it seems that preparing with only one of these books is not sufficient.
I didn't find too many mistakes in the McGraw Hill book.
Opposed to the OCP 11 g Upgrade book from S. Alapati... But let's not get into the pain it was to prepare using this book...
Kind regards,
David

OCA 11g vs OCA 10g

I have the intention to pursue OCA but I am not sure if it would be worth it to try OCA 10g or maybe try OCA11g right away. Any help would be appreciated. Is there any material already for OCA 11g that is recommended.
Cheers

>> Hey man where i can i get free resources for preparing for 10g or 11g OCP.your help will be really appreciated
For your preparation tey the Student Guides/ILT (Instructor Led Training) Materials, which are developed by Oracle. These course materials are given to the students/candidates those who undergo the respective and correspondent courses from Oracle University/Any authorized Oracle Center. In general, all questions are asked in the exams from these materials topics. So, these ILTs are handy in preparing and passing the exams.
For sure no books or materilas are availble on the net for free to prepare for OCA/OCP Exams.
Only the free documents available place is.
http://tahiti.oracle.com/
Regards,
Sabdar Syed.

OCA 10g exam requirment changes

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