ROI for OCA 10g

Does anyone have statistics on the ROI for the OCA 10g certification? How much emphasis do employers place on an OCA certification? For an OCP certification? How much experience is expected for each? Any other info will be greatly appreciated.

You can check this site: http://www.certmag.com for further information on certification issues.
On the other hand, if you're in doubt about being certified or not, I can tell you if you were in the same condition as another job applicant, same degree, same experience, same skills, the difference between being selected or not is to be or not to be certified.

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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.

Which chapters from the reference guides for OCA 10g

hi,
can anyone tell me; exactly which chapters do i have to study below reference guides to pass 1Z0-042. and will they be enough to pass the exam?
thank you.
1.AdministratorsGuide10gRelease2(10.2).pdf
2.OracleDatabaseConcepts10gRelease2(10.2).pdf

Nope. No one that I know has done that kind of cross-reference.
Why don't you go through the exam requirements and the manuals and come up with that cross-reference for us? You'll accomplish 3 things
- save the next generation from having to know stuff other than what is needed to pass
- learn a whole lot that will be useful in your future job in addition to what you need to pass
- create a list that you could sell to people on eBay

Should I go for Oracle 10g OCA/OCP or 11g OCA/OCP Certification?

Hi all,
I am lil bit confuse to decide about my oracle core dba certification.
Please help me to know, as per the present requirements of the business organizations.
***Should I go for Oracle 10g OCA/OCP or 11g OCA/OCP Certification?***
Hope u guys answer me earliest.
Thanks & Regards,

Most likely, it doesn't matter too much. I doubt that most employers are terribly concerned with what recent version of Oracle you have a certification on.
That said, if it matters
- What does your organization use? What are their plans to upgrade? If your company still uses 9.2 primarily and has plans to upgrade to 10.2 this year, you're probably better off with a 10g certification. If your company is already running mostly 11.2, you're probably better off with an 11g certification.
- What do most employers in your particular part of the world tend to use? What do job postings in your particular part of the world generally list?
Justin

Study material for Oracle 10g OCA certification

Hi every one.
My Name is Ash living in Edmonton Canada.
Currently, I am trying to prepare to take the OCA exam. My study material is "OCA 10g Administration 1 Study Guide by Chip DaWes, Bob Bryta, Joseph C.Johnson, Mathew Welshan". I am not sure if this is the right study material. Could any body please give me a feed back, how I can prepare for the exam? Also I would to know if there a local oracle group in Edmonton vicinity

Hello Ash,
I am also enrolled in an OCA course in the beginning of June 08, and I have used that, the Oracle Database 10g : Administration Workshop 1, and purchased the pass4sure CD.
I recommend against the pass4sure, only because the PDF's had some sort of security lock, and I was unable to open them, even though I legitimately purchased the product.
Good luck!
John

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

10G Confirmation Of Exam Passes Needed For OCA Then OCP

Hello
Apologies if this has been asked in another thread.
In order to be allowed to gain 10G OCP do I need to pass these exams in the following order:
1Z0-042 and one of these(1Z0-007, 1Z0-047, 1Z0-051) to gain OCA first and then 1Z0-043(plus course).
I have passed 1Z0-042 and I was wanting to study for 1Z0-043 next. I have been told that before I can sit 1Z0-043 I would need to complete one of these first(1Z0-007, 1Z0-047, 1Z0-051).
Please confirm the right course of action for me.
Thanks

user3344498 wrote:
Hello
Apologies if this has been asked in another thread.
In order to be allowed to gain 10G OCP do I need to pass these exams in the following order:
1Z0-042 and one of these(1Z0-007, 1Z0-047, 1Z0-051) to gain OCA first and then 1Z0-043(plus course).
I have passed 1Z0-042 and I was wanting to study for 1Z0-043 next. I have been told that before I can sit 1Z0-043 I would need to complete one of these first(1Z0-007, 1Z0-047, 1Z0-051).
Please confirm the right course of action for me.
ThanksYou can take the exams in whatever order you like. So if you want to do 1z0-043 then (1z0-007/047/051) as you seem to want to do you can.
So you appear to have been told misinformation ..... however .....
0) If you passed 1z0-042 a very long time ago, dec 2008 from memory, you dont have to do an SQL exam. Certview will show your exemption if you are exempt. And you will already be an 10g DBA OCA.
1) It is IMHO probably far far more sensible to do 1z0-051 or 1z0-007 before continuing with 1z0-043.
--- This is because passing a the SQL will gain you (with you 1z0-042 pass) an 10g DBA OCA. .... and also because good SQL will help with your Oracle Practice and with your OCP study.
--- (An exeption might be if yu just attended a hands on course and wished to study to take the 1z0-043 exam as soon as possilbe after the course).
Important thought is for you to have planned to attend an appropriate Hands on course for your 10g DBA OCP ... its time to think about that if your haven't already.
Rgds - bigdelboy.

Preperation for Oracle 10g OCA exams

Hi all,
I am interested in finding out what exam prep guides helped you out the most for Oracle 10g OCA certification exams. Also what test exams helped you out the most for the 10g OCA exams?
Got exams coming up next week, so please help!!!
Thanks!
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>>
am interested in finding out what exam prep guides helped you out the most for Oracle 10g OCA certification exams. Also what test exams helped you out the most for the 10g OCA exams?
>>
Believe me, just for the certification sake you wanna be OCA?
I have come across of people who simply read test exam question, go to the testing centers and do pass the exams. What they really loosing here with this approch is that no confidence of their skills, not reading Oracle docs and testing the same, and when they face interview they had to find really some difficult question where there won't be any multiple choice list. This make the interviewrs or the concern person feeling that the OCA/P has really no strength.
I would rather keep myslef reading the docs and doing the R&D before I appear for the exam.
As you said, you don't want to spend much money for getting OCA, its like wasting your money completing an OCA, if you don't answer interviewer questions and didn't get the job.
I am not discouraging you, rather, trying to put you on some confidence ROAD.
Jaffar

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 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

Where I can download OCA 10g DBA dumps

Hello...
I want dumps for OCA certification in Oracle 10g in DBA track.
So I need dumps for that exam. Can anyone suggest me any site where I can download it.
Prashant T.

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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 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 upgrade?

Hello to everyone,
I have an 10g OCA and I want to upgrade to 11g and/or continue to 11g OCP on the shortest path.
Can anyoane guide me, I found information about upgrading OCP 10g to 11g... nothing on the OCA upgrades available... and how (which way) to transform it in an OCP 11g...
Thank you all and have a nice day!

Kimski wrote:
Hello to everyone,
I have an 10g OCA and I want to upgrade to 11g and/or continue to 11g OCP on the shortest path.
Can anyoane guide me, I found information about upgrading OCP 10g to 11g... nothing on the OCA upgrades available... and how (which way) to transform it in an OCP 11g...
Thank you all and have a nice day!Hi and welcome to the forum!
There's no upgrade path for OCA certification. You have two choices:
- Pass 10gOCP exam and upgrade the whole OCP certification to 11g version (two exams - 10gOCP, 11gOCP upgrade)
- Start taking 11g exams (11g OCA and OCP)
Good Luck
Kamran Agayev A.
Oracle ACE
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Please guide me to prepare for OCA

Hi,
Can you please help me to prepare for OCA exam, let me know which material is best and how to prepare
Thankyou.

user11266289 wrote:
Hey guys, I don't want to run too far away for the original topic here. (Sabdar I am reading your page with great interest) aside from the need to know WHAT to study, I am wondering where to begin? 9i, 10g or 11i? Is it best to learn 9i then the others in sequence or does it matter at all.
Keep in mind I am new to oracle and looking to learn so I can improve my job circumstance. I have been working IT help desk jobs since 2000, went through A+, and have a Win2K MCP. I worked a little with oracle back in 2003 (I believe we were using 8i) but really only scratched the surface of installation and setting up workstations to access existing databases.Phew
... well the link below shows Oracle offering about 7 OCA certifications in a number of categories.
[http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=141]
... I think from your posts your probably more interested in the Database administrator ones....
... Unfortunately I am not sure an Oracle Database Administrator OCA will improve your job prospects, because you wont demonstrator the experience to back it up.
... If you do decide to with Oracle some that route concentrate on a 1z0-007 or 1z0-051 exam first then decide where ou are going.
... If you want to brush up your preliminary sql skills for nothing online the look at [http://www.w3schools.com/sql/default.asp], that is a safe website with regard to certification.
... If you still want to learn database skill ignore certification path initially but loouk the the oracle 2 day dba tutorials.
Please remember in my opinion everything in my earlier post remains valid. Oracle univeristy training is usually best.
I would also suggest you review if you should consider the folloing certifications:
ITIL v3 foundation.
CMA (MySQL) : This is currently being taken over by sun and then I presume oracle. Prehaps no way as prestigous as an oracle but a nice little interim certification nonetheless.
ISEB testing foundation.
Rgds - bigdelboy
Edited by: bigdelboy on 16-Jun-2009 00:20

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