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Oracle 1Z0-902 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Oracle |
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| Exam Name: | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Implementation Essentials |
| Exam Number: | 1Z0-902 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-90 |
| Related Certifications: | Oracle Database Machine Administration Oracle Exadata Database Machine Implementation Specialist Oracle Exadata X8M Architecture |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Response |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| Exam Price: | $245 USD |
| Recommended Training: | Oracle Exadata Training Courses Oracle Exadata Documentation |
| Exam Registration: | Oracle Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored online or authorized test center |
| Pre Condition: | Oracle Database administration knowledge recommended; basic Linux and networking understanding required. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.oracle.com |
Oracle 1Z0-902 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: High Availability and Maintenance | - Firmware and Patching
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| Topic 2: Storage and Performance Management | - Persistent Memory
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| Topic 3: Monitoring and Diagnostics | - Troubleshooting
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| Topic 4: Installation and Deployment | - Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA)
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| Topic 5: Exadata Architecture and Components | - Networking and RDMA
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Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Implementation Essentials Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most
What is the Oracle 1Z0-902 exam?
The 1Z0-902 exam is the official Oracle exam behind the Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Implementation Essentials certification, validating the skills measured by the Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Implementation Essentials credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Oracle certification program. It also connects to Oracle Exadata Database Machine Implementation Specialist, Oracle Database Machine Administration, Oracle Exadata X8M Architecture, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 1Z0-902 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 1Z0-902 exam contains 60-90 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the 1Z0-902 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the 1Z0-902 exam is 65%, and the official registration fee is $245 USD. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 87 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the 1Z0-902 exam?
Oracle Database administration knowledge recommended; basic Linux and networking understanding required. Requirements can change when Oracle revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the 1Z0-902 exam?
You can book the Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Implementation Essentials exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Proctored online or authorized test center. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the 1Z0-902 exam?
Oracle recommends the following training resources for the Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Implementation Essentials exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 87 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
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What topics are covered in the 1Z0-902 exam?
The Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Implementation Essentials exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Exadata Architecture and Components
- Monitoring and Diagnostics
- High Availability and Maintenance
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Implementation Essentials Sample Questions:
Question 1
For which four component failures on an X9M Database Machine does Auto Service Request (ASR) raise service requests?
A. fans in the storage servers
B. Cisco RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) switches
C. Cisco management switch
D. RoCE network interface cards in the storage servers
E. RoCE network interface cards in the database servers
F. power distribution units
G. power supplies in the database servers
Question 2
You are updating your Exadata X9M-2 Elastic Database Machine with 6 database servers and 12 High Capacity Storage Servers. You will be using patchmgr to apply updates across the entire machine while still maintaining database availability.
Assuming you are driving patchmgr from an external server, which statement is true about the execution phase?
A. patchmgr must be invoked with the -rolling argument with all database and storage servers listed in a single input file.
B. patchmgr cannot apply updates in a rolling manner, you must manually apply patches with the dbnodeudpate and cellupdate tools if high availability is required.
C. patchmgr will apply patches in component groups consisting of 1 database server and 2 storage servers to minimize disruption.
D. patchmgr must be invoked with the -rolling argument. Each component type must be upgraded independently of the other.
Question 3
Which two sections of the AWR report shows statistics for X9M Persistent Memory Cache?
A. PMEM Cache section within Exadata Smart Statistics
B. PMEM Pool Misses in the Exadata Outlier Summary
C. PMEM Cache section within Memory Statistics
D. cell PMEM cache Read Hits in the Database IOs portion of the Performance Summary
E. PMEM Pool cache Read Hits in the Cache Sizes portion of the Report Summary
Question 4
Your customer would like to configure monitoring capabilities Auto Service Request (ASR) on the stand-alone server that was set aside to run ASR Manager.
What configuration should you set up for the customer?
A. ASR Manager with SNMP traps configured to listen for specific alerts triggered by Exadata Intergrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM).
B. Enterprise Manager, Exachk and ASR Manager on the stand-alone server because ASR needs Exachk for continuous Hardware monitoring.
C. ASR Manager inside the firewall along with ExaWatcher to monitor Database and Storage Server performance.
D. Enterprise Manager and ASR Manager on the stand-alone server because ASR is not a monitoring tool.
Question 5
Your system administrator reports an amber, non-blinking light on one of your Exadata storage disks. You immediately execute the 'list physicaldisk where diskType=HardDisk and status=failed DETAIL' command on the Exadata storage system and the specified disk is indeed reported as failed. Platinum Support has not been enabled for this system. Enterprise Manager Cloud Control is monitoring the system.
What is the next step that you should perform before you do anything else?
A. Wait for a blue light to appear on the disk if the rebalance operation is running.
B. Call Oracle Support and make an appointment so that the drive can be replaced.
C. Check the database to see if any rebalance operations are active.
D. Ask the system administrator to replace the broken disk with a spare.
E. Wait for the email of the failure that Exadata or Enterprise Manager will send.
F. Download and run the latest exadiag tool.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B,D,F,G | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: A,D | Question 4 Answer: A | Question 5 Answer: A |


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