1Z0-071
Oracle Database SQL
Exam Summary – Syllabus – Questions
1Z0-071-Sample Questions and Exam Summary
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Table of Contents
Introduction to 1Z0-071 Exam on Oracle Database SQL .................................. 2
Oracle 1Z0-071 Certification Details: ............................................................ 2
Oracle 1Z0-071 Exam Syllabus: .................................................................... 2
1Z0-071 Sample Questions: ......................................................................... 4
Answers to 1Z0-071 Exam Questions: .......................................................... 6
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Introduction to 1Z0-071 Exam on Oracle
Database SQL
You can use this exam guide to collect all the information about Oracle Database SQL
(1Z0-071) certification. The Oracle 1Z0-071 certification is mainly targeted to those
candidates who has some experience or exposure of SQL and PL/SQL and want to flourish
their career with Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate (OCA) credential. The Oracle
Database SQL certification exam validates your understanding of the SQL and PL/SQL
technology and sets the stage for your future progression. Your preparation plan for
Oracle 1Z0-071 Certification exam should include hands-on practice or on-the-job
experience performing the tasks described in following Certification Exam Topics table.
Oracle 1Z0-071 Certification Details:
Exam Name Oracle Database SQL
Exam Code 1Z0-071
Exam Product Version SQL and PL/SQL
USD $245 (Pricing may vary by country or by localized
Exam Price
currency)
Duration 100 minutes
Number of Questions 73
Passing Score 63%
This exam was validated against 11g Release 2 version
Validated Against
11.2.0.1.0 and up to 12c Release 1 version 12.1.0.1.0.
Format Multiple Choice
Oracle Database 12c: Introduction to SQL or
Recommended Training
Oracle Database: Introduction to SQL
Schedule Exam Pearson VUE - Oracle
Recommended Practice 1Z0-071 Online Practice Exam
Oracle 1Z0-071 Exam Syllabus:
- Identify the connection between an ERD and a Relational
Database
Oracle and Structured
- Explain the relationship between a database and SQL
Query Language (SQL)
- Describe the purpose of DDL
- Describe the purpose of DML
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- Build a SELECT statement to retrieve data from an Oracle
Database table
- Use the ORDER BY clause to sort SQL query results
- Limit the rows that are retrieved by a query
Restricting and Sorting
- Use ampersand substitution to restrict and sort output at
Data
runtime
- Use SQL row limiting clause
- Use various types of functions available in SQL
Using Single-Row Functions - Use character, number, and date and analytical
to Customize Output (PERCENTILE_CONT, STDDEV, LAG, LEAD) functions in
SELECT statements
- Describe various types of conversion functions that are
available in SQL
Using Conversion Functions
- Use the TO_CHAR, TO_NUMBER, and TO_DATE
and Conditional
conversion functions
Expressions
- Apply general functions and conditional expressions in a
SELECT statement
- Describe the use of group functions
Reporting Aggregated Data - Group data by using the GROUP BY clause
Using the Group Functions - Include or exclude grouped rows by using the HAVING
clause
- Describe the different types of joins and their features
- Use SELECT statements to access data from more than
Displaying Data from one table using equijoins and nonequijoins
Multiple Tables - Join a table to itself by using a self-join
- View data that generally does not meet a join condition
by using outer joins
- Define subqueries
- Describe the types of problems subqueries can solve
- Describe the types of subqueries
Using Subqueries to Solve - Query data using correlated subqueries
Queries - Update and delete rows using correlated subqueries
- Use the EXISTS and NOT EXISTS operators
- Use the WITH clause
- Use single-row and multiple-row subqueries
- Describe set operators
- Use a set operator to combine multiple queries into a
Using the Set Operators
single query
- Control the order of rows returned
- Truncate data
- Insert rows into a table
Manipulating Data - Update rows in a table
- Delete rows from a table
- Control transactions
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- Describe data types that are available for columns
- Create a simple table
Using DDL Statements to
- Create constraints for tables
Create and Manage Tables
- Drop columns and set column UNUSED
- Create and use external tables
Managing Objects with
- Query various data dictionary views
Data Dictionary Views
- Differentiate system privileges from object privileges
Controlling User Access - Grant privileges on tables and on a user
- Distinguish between privileges and roles
- Describe how schema objects work
- Create simple and complex views with visible/invisible
columns
Managing Schema Objects - Create, maintain and use sequences
- Create and maintain indexes including invisible indexes
and multiple indexes on the same columns
- Perform flashback operations
Manipulating Large Data - Describe the features of multitable INSERTs
Sets - Merge rows in a table
1Z0-071 Sample Questions:
01. Evaluate the following ALTER TABLE statement:
ALTER TABLE orders SET UNUSED order_date;
Which statement is true?
a) The DESCRIBE command would still display the ORDER_DATE column.
b) ROLLBACK can be used to get back the ORDER_DATE column in the ORDERS table.
c) The ORDER_DATE column should be empty for the ALTER TABLE command to execute
successfully.
d) After executing the ALTER TABLE command, you can add a new column called
ORDER_DATE to the ORDERS table.
02. Examine the business rule: Each student can take up multiple projects and
each project can have multiple students. You need to design an Entity
Relationship Model (ERD) for optimal data storage and allow for generating
reports in this format:
STUDENT_ID FIRST_NAME LAST_NAME PROJECT_ID PROJECT_NAME PROJECT_TASK
Which two statements are true in this scenario?
a) The ERD must have a1:M relationship between the students and projects entitles.
b) The ERD must have a M:M relationship between the students and projects entities that
must be resolved into 1:M relationships.
c) STUDENT_ID must be the primary key in the STUDENTS entity and foreign key in the
projects entity.
d) PROJECT_ID must be the primary key in the projects entity and foreign key in the
STUDENTS entity.
e) An associative table must be created with a composite key of STUDENT_ID
andPROJECT_ID; which is the foreign key linked to theSTUDENTSandPROJECTSentities.
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03. The first DROP operation is performed on PRODUCTS table using the
following command:
DROP TABLE products PURGE;
Then you performed the FLASHBACK operation by using the following command:
FLASHBACK TABLE products TO BEFORE DROP;
Which statement describes the outcome of the FLASHBACK command?
a) It recovers only the table structure.
b) It recovers the table structure, data, and the indexes.
c) It recovers the table structure and data but not the related indexes.
d) It is not possible to recover the table structure, data, or the related indexes.
04. The following are the steps for a correlated subquery, listed in random
order:
1) The WHERE clause of the outer query is evaluated.
2) The candidate row is fetched from the table specified in the outer query.
3) The procedure is repeated for the subsequent rows of the table, till all the rows are
processed.
4) Rows are returned by the inner query, after being evaluated with the value from the
candidate row in the outer query.
Identify the option that contains the steps in the correct sequence in which the
Oracle server evaluates a correlated subquery.
a) 4,2,1,3
b) 4,1,2,3
c) 2,4,1,3
d) 2,1,4,3
05. The user SCOTT who is the owner of ORDERS and ORDER_ITEMS tables
issues the following GRANT command:
GRANT ALL ON orders, order_items TO PUBLIC;
What correction needs to be done to the above statement?
a) PUBLIC should be replaced with specific usernames.
b) ALL should be replaced with a list of specific privileges.
c) WITH GRANT OPTION should be added to the statement.
d) Separate GRANT statements are required for ORDERS and ORDER_ITEMS tables.
06. Which statement correctly grants a system privilege?
a) GRANT EXECUTE ON prod TO PUBLIC;
b) GRANT CREATE VIEW ON tablel TO used;
c) GRANT CREATE TABLE TO used ,user2;
d) GRANT CREATE SESSION TO ALL;
07. Which statement is true regarding external tables?
a) The default REJECT LIMIT for external tables is UNLIMITED.
b) The data and metadata for an external table are stored outside the database.
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c) ORACLE_LOADER and ORACLE_DATAPUMP have exactly the same functionality when
used with an external table.
d) The CREATE TABLE AS SELECT statement can be used to unload data into regular table
in the database from an external table.
08. Which three statements are true regarding the data types?
a) Only one LONG column can be used per table.
b) ATIMESTAMP data type column stores only time values with fractional seconds.
c) The BLOB data type column is used to store binary data in an operating system file.
d) The minimum column width that can be specified for a varchar2 data type column is
one.
e) The value for a CHAR data type column is blank-padded to the maximum defined
column width.
09. You issue the following command to drop the PRODUCTS table: SQL>DROP
TABLE products; What is the implication of this command? (Choose all that
apply.)
a) All data in the table are deleted but the table structure will remain
b) All data along with the table structure is deleted
c) All viewsand synonyms will remain but they are invalidated
d) The pending transaction in the session is committed
e) All indexes on the table will remain but they are invalidated
10. You want to display 5 percent of the rows from the sales table for products
with the lowestAMOUNT_SOLD and also want to include the rows that have the
sameAMOUNT_SOLDeven if this causes the output to exceed 5 percent of the
rows.
Which query willprovide the required result?
a) SELECT prod_id, cust_id, amount_sold FROM sales
ORDER BY amount_sold
FETCH FIRST 5 PERCENT ROWS WITH TIES;
b) SELECT prod_id, cust_id, amount_sold FROM sales
ORDER BY amount_sold
FETCH FIRST 5 PERCENT ROWS ONLY WITH TIES;
c) SELECT prod_ id, cust_id, amount_sold FROM sales
ORDER BY araount_sold
FETCH FIRST 5 PERCENT ROWS WITH TIES ONLY;
d) SELECT prod_id, cust_id, amount_sold FROM sales
ORDER BY amount sold
FETCH FIRST 5 PERCENT ROWS ONLY;
Answers to 1Z0-071 Exam Questions:
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QUESTION: 01 QUESTION: 02 QUESTION: 03 QUESTION: 04 QUESTION: 05
Answer: d Answer: d, e Answer: d Answer: c Answer: d
QUESTION: 06 QUESTION: 07 QUESTION: 08 QUESTION: 09 QUESTION: 10
Answer: c Answer: d Answer: a, d, e Answer: b, c, d Answer: a
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