Should get 1Z0-051 or 1Z0-052

Hi there,
i'm thinking to get OCA, which exam should i go first?
1Z0-051 or 1Z0-052. Please advice.
Thanks

Hi,
I would also recommend taking the SQL exam first. You can do it online. Just be sure do do at least some practice exams (for instance the Transcender exam preparation recommended by Oracle, try at least the demo) to get familiar with the form of questions.
I just passed the online SQL exam last weak and the proctored Administration exam today. You definitely need more knowledge for the Admin exam than for the SQL one.
However, for me the SQL exam was the harder one, because you have to be really focused on the questions, read every requirement carefully, examine an awful lot of exhibits, and do not overlook a tiny difference in the answers, like a missing quote here or a duplicate set clause there ... I felt really tired and I needed every second of the two hours limit.
On the other hand, I was very relaxed at the today's administration exam. I understood the questions clearly, had a plenty of time to mark the answers and I was quite confident with the answers.
If you have some practical experience, you should pass the cert exams test with ease. Good luck with your exams.
Martin

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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

Exam 1z0-051 or 1z0-052

i was going for write exam 1z0-051,by this can i get any certificate or i have to go for 1z0-052 also?
please help me?

793566 wrote:
which single oracle database exam helps me to get oracle certificate.
and
for example :*To get 11g DBA OCA you have to go for both.*
i want single exam.
thanks,
thanks for last ans.SELECT '1z0-047' "SHOUT FOR JOY FOR SQL OCE"
FROM SYS.DUAL;
or maybe
1z0-514 .... there are others.
Recommend you browse further.
These suggestions match your criteria .... they are not necessarily recommended

Is the Oracle Database Express Edition 11g Release 2 enough for preparing for the 1Z0-051 and 1Z0-144 Exams?

I am planning on getting certified as an OCA PL\SQL developer. I will be teaching myself and I have all the material needed to prepare.
Except, I don't have a database that I can solve exercises on and practice commands.
The two exams I will be taking are the :
1Z0-051 exam: Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I
1Z0-144 exam: Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL
So is the Oracle Database Express Edition 11g Release 2 is enough ?
If it is not what other options do I have (I am running Windows 8.1) ?

Yes -- 11gXE should be sufficient for practicing the vast majority of the skills required for those two exams. I *think* that PARALLEL is not enabled in XE, so you could not test the functionality referred to in the "Use NOCOPY hint, PARALLEL ENABLE hint and DETERMINISTIC clause" topic of 1Z0-144. I don't consider that to be a significant problem, however. The material from the manual should suffice for the questions you'll see.
As for what other options you have, you could download and install VirtualBox (free from Oracle). You could then make a virtual machine on your Windows 8.1 machine and install Oracle Linux (free from Oracle). You could then download and install Oracle Enterprise for Linux and install it on your virtual machine (allowable under the licensing when used for learning purposes only). I have a similar setup on my Windows 7 laptop that I use when I absolutely have to test some feature that requires Oracle Enterprise. Mind you, when I have the VM running on my system... it is ssssslllllloooooowwwwww because of the memory requirements. I talk about using virtual machines as a certification aid in the following article:
There is virtually no excuse to lack hands-on experience - CertMag

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.

Training for 1z0-051?

Hello all,
I have a requirement by my employer to achieve Oracle Certification. I passed 1z0-052 last week after studying off and on for the last year and a half. Next up is 1z0-051 or 061.
Fortunately my employer is funding a training class for this exam. We have 11g in our environment, so it is the 051/052 track I started on. I noticed on the 051 exam page that the recommended training is no longer offered. I'm planning to take the training class linked from the 061 page (Oracle Database 12c: Introduction to SQL Ed 1.1). Is this adequate/sensible training for the 051 exam? Or should I scrap 051 in favor of 061? I see that either will count towards OCA/OCP.
I am speaking out of honest ignorance here, but it seems that the material covered for 061 is completely applicable to 051. Any sage advice for me? Am I off track in my assessment?
Many thanks for any help you can offer.
-Alan

The 1Z0-051 and 1Z0-061 exams have about a 95% commonality in topics. The 'Introduction' section was added to 1Z0-061 and the 'Creating other schema objects' section that was in 1Z0-051 has been removed in 061. As such, the 061 training should prepare you for the vast majority of the 1Z0-051 exam.
That said -- there is no reason not to simply take the 1Z0-061 exam if that's what you are taking the training for anyway. I generally consider picking one over the other to be largely a toss up. Last week someone had the Oracle Press book for 1Z0-051 and was asking about taking 061. I suggested going with 051 since they had the study materials for it. In your case, the opposite applies, so I would suggest that the 1Z0-061 exam would probably be the (slightly) better choice.

1z0-051 Sample Exams

Hello:
Can any one recommend me to buy sample exam for Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I
Oracle used to recommend Oracle Practice Exam for 1Z0-051 DBCert.
On the market there are many sample exam to prepare for the certification
What do you recommend sample exam to prepare for final?
Please help
Ali

user12965814 wrote:
Hi Sir, I need your opinion about some books, I'm planning to prepare both OCA and OCP 11g which require to pass the following exams Exam 1Z0-051 , Exam 1Z0-052 and 1Z0-053
I found three books which I think good for the prep
Livre N° 1)
OCP Oracle Database 11g Administration II Exam Guide (Administration II Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-053))
Link : http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?cat=112&isbn=0071597093&cat=112
Livre N° 2)
OCA Oracle Database 11g Administration I Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-052) Administration I Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-052)
Link : http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?cat=112&isbn=0071591028&cat=112
Livre N° 3 ) (celui là je l'ai !)
OCA Oracle Database 11g SQL Fundamentals I Exam Guide SQL Fundamentals I Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-051)
Link:http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?cat=112&isbn=0071597867&cat=112
Please what do you think ?I dont know what your background is, but you would probably need to organise some training and background as well.
You also need to to attend and get verified Oracle approved training to achieve DBA OCP
.... One step at a time though, and OCA Oracle Database 11g SQL Fundamentals I Exam Guide SQL Fundamentals I Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-051) is good value for low investment. But you may need to checkout other training.
The training link mentioned in an earlier post link may or may not be effective, however I do not believe it covers the oracle verified training pre-req to achieve DBA OCP.
Worth checking https://workforce.oracle.com/pls/wdp/new_home.main to see if there is cheap (not always best quality) training available near you.
Refs:
http://certification.oracle.com (Particularly preparation).
http://blogs.oracle.com/certification/2010/07/0332.html
http://blogs.oracle.com/certification/2008/10/question_of_the_day_how_to_pre.html
http://blogs.oracle.com/certification/2009/04/are_you_getting_your_training.html

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.

1Z0-051

Hey,
I have just started working, and since my work profile deals with sql and pl/sql development primarily I want to go for 1Z0-051 exam. My query is as follows:
1.I want to know the level of difficulty to expect. I plan to study for the same from the official guide for 1.5 -2 months. Will it turn out to be enough?
2.Is the helping material like the simulation exam absolutely necessary given ?
3.Does a OCA certification with relatively lesser experience useful?
Thanks in advance.\_/

845910 wrote:
What are your thoughts about the simulation exams provided in the cd with 1Z0-051 watson guide?Well there is a couple of mistakes, the exam, particular the downloaded bonus one, can seem a little clunky and even annoyingly buggy.
My view on smulation exams and test questions are that i regard them to be rare golddust. I only use them after all my other preparations are complete. And even then only one at a time. In other words I use them to confirm my skills and identifiy gaps at the end of my preparation.
Generally the question set can be used for exams or for learning. If you use them for learning you may get to the exam point quicker, but there is danger of learning the questions and not the exam topics.
Apart from that can we also take help from the exams on the cd's for exams 1Z0-007,1Z0-047, while preparing for 1Z0-051?1z0-007 will cover a comparable topic set and level to 1z0-051 therefore sample questions and anwers will generally be valid.
1z0-047, while it is a superset of 1z0-051 topics, will generally have questions that concentrate on 1z0-047 specific topics and to a higher difficulty level. Therefore IMHO 1z0-047 questions will probably be more of a hinderance than a help to people studying 1z0-051.
If you really are massively into simulations, and have the money, Oracle have a Kaplan IT as a practice exam provider. See http://certification.oracle.com/ - Preparation - Practice Tests.
- (Nearly all other simulations you will find on the net are braindump simulations and must be avoided)

About 1Z0-051 & 1Z0-052 11g

Is there a waiting period for taking the second part of the administrative certified associate exam 1Z0-052?
Should it be taken right away or immediately after 1Z0-052?

1Z0-052 isn't really the 'second' part of the certification. It is generally taken second, but that's not a requirement. The order you take the tests in is completely arbitrary. Most people take 051 first and 052 second, but that's not required. I talk about that in my blog here:
Oracle Certification Prep: What Order Should I take Oracle Certification Exams In?
That said, I'm going to have to disagree with John (something I don't do often). Unless you are really comfortable with the material for both exams, I would not recommend taking them both in one day. John is an extremely knowledgeable DBA and splitting his concentration between two exams is not a problem. For that matter, I originally became an Oracle OCP when I worked for Oracle's Support team. They had Prometric create a lab in the building where we worked for a day. Since they were only going to be there the one day, I took all four of the tests required at the time for the 7.3 certification -- two before lunch and two after. Again, though, I was very familiar with the information being tested.
If you are not 100% confident of your mastery of the material, I think that you will have a greater chance of success if the tests are separated by at least a day or two so that you can focus all of your concentration on one at a time. The overlap between 051 and 052 is not very significant and 052 is generally considered to be the more difficult of the two exams. It is more important that you take enough time preparing for it that you are comfortable with the information than taking it as soon as possible after passing 051.

1Z0-051 passed, do I get a certificate for passing?

Hello,
I just passed the 1Z0-051 test. I know that i need to pass the next exam 1Z0-052 in order to become OCA, but Can i download or do I get an certificate for passing this test or not?
Thank you,

There is no certificate for passing 1Z0-051. It acts only as a portion of a two-test certification track (wither DBA or developer)

Taking OCA exam ... need help to find books for 1Z0-052 and 1Z0-051

Hi All,
Am new to oracle but intend to take up the oracle 11g OCA exam.
Any recommanded URL from official oracle site to help me prepare the exam paper
1) Oracle-Oracle Database 11g: Administration I - 1Z0-052
2) Oracle Database 11g-SQL Fundamentals-I - 1Z0-051
Please don't guide me to site like amazon.
I trying to find online books that does not require me to pay. I tried searching on oracle documentation but i can't seems to find any related books for preparing the exam.
Regards

Any recommanded URL from official oracle site to help me prepare the exam paper
1) Oracle-Oracle Database 11g: Administration I - 1Z0-052
2) Oracle Database 11g-SQL Fundamentals-I - 1Z0-051
Please don't guide me to site like amazon. Oracle Database 11g Release 1
http://www.oracle.com/technology/documentation/database.html
Database Administration (For 1Z0-052, read Concepts Guide, Administrator's Guides. For 1Z0-051, read SQL Language Reference)
http://www.oracle.com/pls/db111/portal.portal_db?selected=4&frame=
I trying to find online books that does not require me to pay.I believe sharing soft copies of such documents/books is illegal.

Do I get any certificate hardcopy for completing 1Z0-051 Exam?

Do I get any certificate hardcopy for completing 1Z0-051 Exam? If Yes, anybody you already got it please let me know, what does it include.

user5108636 wrote:
Do I get any certificate hardcopy for completing 1Z0-051 Exam? If Yes, anybody you already got it please let me know, what does it include.No you will not get. It's just prerequisite of OCA exam
http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=198&p_org_id=&lang=

Certification topics for 1z0-051

I am preparing for the SQL fundamental exam 1z0-051. I am following the book :"OCA: Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate Study Guide: (Exams1Z0-051 and 1Z0-052) " by Biju Thomas.
Question: The exam topics in Oracle's certification website do not indicate subtopics. eg. Group functions is a topic listed but are sub-topics such as ROLLUP and CUBE part of the certification?
Thanks in advance.
Sudhakar

mango_boy wrote:
bigdelboy wrote:
sayantan chakraborty wrote:
Sir
i am also preparing for this and want to sit for it at the September end.
[amazon link|http://www.amazon.com/Oracle-Database-Osborne-ORACLE-Press/dp/0071498508/ref=pd_sim_b_3] is this book enough for iz0-051??
can you refer a sybex book for this,so that can tally the explanations?...............
For anyone who has SQL experience, or has studied SQL as part of a WDP, or has a general SQL book already then either of the two books (+ their associated practice test in book and on CDROM should be adequate for 1z0-051:I did not get any testkit CDROM forr 007 even.as i am under WDP for 9i.
* ISBN-13: 978-0071597869: OCA Oracle Database 11g SQL Fundamentals I Exam Guide: Exam 1Z0-051 (Oracle Press)i found 2008 edition in our local market.so ISBN no. did not match.
* ISBN-13: 978-0470395127: OCA: Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate Study Guide: (Exams1Z0-051 and 1Z0-052) (Sybex)this book (probably written by Biju Thomas).
The first is usually cheaper, the second while more expensive also covers 1z0-052. I have seen the first book and it is adequate ; and I know of no reason why the second should not be adequate too. While for the self studying for OCA/OCP 10g/11g candidates i somtimes hint to people they should consider getting both Oracle Press and Sybex books; for this exam i tend to think this is not so necessary for most people.
wrt the book you referenced:
* ISBN-13: 978-0071498500: Oracle Database 11g SQL (Osborne ORACLE Press Series)
This book is designed to cover 11g SQL in general. It is more orientated towards learning and reference. While not tied to an exam it does probably cover most (if not all) topics needed for 1z0-047. Probably most professionals would find it as easy to look up oracle documentation most of the time. I actually have it, mainly because I it was an easy way for me to get a grip on the newer ANSI join forms whcih I am less useful. I cant say its not useful, but certainly some people would find it of limited use and others are quite happy with it.This book still to come in local market(india).
Thanx.whatever..........but remember this sybex books have very little hands on practice.ie.hardly you will find a query that is left for your practice.All of questions in MCQ basis.
Edited by: user11838351 on Aug 28, 2009 8:07 AM
to dissolve ambiguity

1Z0-051 Oracle Certification - OCA

Hi. I am in a fix and so need your help.
I am planning to give 1Z0-051 Oracle Certification exam(Oracle Database 11g- SQL fundamentals). However, I will be unable to give my 1Z0-052 exam(Oracle Database 11g- Administration-I) at this time. So, if I give only 1Z0-051 exam, then will it carry some weightage in my resume? Also, if I pass the 1Z0-051 exam, then how should I put it in my resume? That I am a Oracle Certified individual?

806538 wrote:
Hi. I am in a fix and so need your help.
I am planning to give 1Z0-051 Oracle Certification exam(Oracle Database 11g- SQL fundamentals). However, I will be unable to give my 1Z0-052 exam(Oracle Database 11g- Administration-I) at this time. So, if I give only 1Z0-051 exam, then will it carry some weightage in my resume? Also, if I pass the 1Z0-051 exam, then how should I put it in my resume? That I am a Oracle Certified individual?If you pass the 1z0-051 you may put that in your resumé.
(If you need proof of this copy the report from the test center ... you cannot really get from of this from Oracle. Certview will publish certifcations, not exam passes). If you take this online there is no proof it was you you actually took the exam).
However you are not Oracle certified and must not put that in your resume ... you may only put it in your resumé when you have proof from Oracle you have been awarded a Certification.
The weight of this exam pass, and indeed any exam pass or certification, can depend on the reader(s) of the resumé; and the nature of job you are applying for; and the strength of the other candidates for the job. Suppose an employer was looking for CV's for a DBA job. Assuming the HR/agencies let the CV's through they might get (in practice a higher number of DBA OCPs might be expected):
Person with a 1z0-051 pass and degree and no experience.
5 with 9i DBA OCP, most with MA degrees, with no experience
10g DBA OCA obtained 3 years ago with no experience.
Apparently experienced DBA with no formal qualifications and no degree.
Now the first and last candidates have a high probability of being what they say they are, but the first wuld be no good if an experienced DBA was needed. It would be necessary at interview to be careful to check the others had the experience level claimed due to certifications being obtained though cheating and fraud. Its also worth noting DBA OCA does not cover backups / restores in depth.
However if what was needed was someone to query database results as a result of some tests the first candidate might acutally be the most suitable .. assuming he has studied the 1z0-051 carefully. The 10g OCA might not have done SQL ... the experienced DBA might feel that was not a suitable job for him, and the 9i DBA OCPs may have rushed (or cheated) their way through 1z0-007 as quickly as possible and would not be interested / capablle of this work.
(Please note this article is biased against 9i DBA OCP ... at one point my understanding is there was a particularly high level of cheating/fraud against this certification and some poor training from some WDP institutions ... which is a pity for those achieving the certification through due work and good training).

Should get 1Z0-051 or 1Z0-052

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