Oracle MySQL Database Administration 1Z0-908

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Oracle 1Z0-908 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Oracle
Exam Name:	MySQL 8.0 Database Administrator
Exam Number:	1Z0-908
Available Languages:	English
Certificate Validity Period:	No expiration
Passing Score:	60% (approx.)
Related Certifications:	Oracle Certified Professional, MySQL 8.0 Database Administrator
Exam Price:	USD $245
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Real Exam Qty:	75 (approx.)
Exam Format:	Multiple select, Multiple choice
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored (remote) / testing center
Pre Condition:	Recommended hands-on experience with MySQL administration
Official Syllabus URL:	https://education.oracle.com/mysql-80-database-administrator/pexam_1Z0-908

Oracle 1Z0-908 Exam Syllabus Topics:

1Z0-908 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the 1Z0-908 exam lead to?

The 1Z0-908 exam is the official Oracle exam behind the MySQL Database Administration certification, validating the skills measured by the Oracle MySQL 8.0 Database Administrator credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Oracle certification program. It also connects to Oracle Certified Professional, MySQL 8.0 Database Administrator, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the 1Z0-908 exam, and how much time do I get?

The 1Z0-908 exam contains 75 (approx.) 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 1Z0-908 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the 1Z0-908 exam is 60% (approx.), and the official registration fee is USD $245. 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 142 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 1Z0-908 exam?

Recommended hands-on experience with MySQL administration Requirements can change when Oracle revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the 1Z0-908 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free 1Z0-908 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Oracle revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.

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What topics are covered in the 1Z0-908 exam?

The Oracle MySQL 8.0 Database Administrator exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• Security & User Management
• Query Optimization & Performance
• Backup, Recovery & High Availability

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 MySQL 8.0 Database Administrator Sample Questions:

Question 1

Examine this command, which executes successfull
mysqlbackup --defaults-file=/backups/server-my.cnf --backup-dir=/backups/full copy-back Which statement is true about the copy-back process?

A. It restores files from the backup directory to their original MySQL server locations.
B. The copy-back process is used to overwrite a new backup over an existing backup.
C. It restores files from the data directory to their original MySQL server locations.
D. The copy-back process makes inconsistent backups.

Question 2

Examine this query and output:

Which two statements are true? (Choose two.)

A. The country table is accessed as the first table, and then joined to the city table.
B. It takes more than 8 milliseconds to sort the rows.
C. The query returns exactly 125 rows.
D. 35 rows from the city table are included in the result.
E. The optimizer estimates that 51 rows in the country table have Continent = 'Asia'.

Question 3

You must run multiple instances of MySQL Server on a single host.
Which three methods are supported? (Choose three.)

A. Run mysqld with --datadir defined for each instance.
B. Use system tools to lock each instance to its own CPU.
C. Run MySQL Server docker containers.
D. Use systemd with different settings for each instance.
E. Start mysqld or mysqld_safe using different option files for each instance.
F. Use resource groups to lock different instances on separate CPUs.

Question 4

Examine this snippet from the binary log file named binlog.000036:

The rental table was accidentally dropped, and you must recover the table.
You have restored the last backup, which corresponds to the start of the binlog.000036 binary log.
Which command will complete the recovery?

A. mysqlbinlog --stop-datetime='2019-ll-20 14:55:16' binlog.000036 | mysql
B. mysqlbinlog --stop-position=5004S3 binlog.000036 | mysql
C. mysqlbinlog --stop-position=500324 binlog.000036 | mysql
D. mysqlbinlog --stop-datetime='2019-ll-20 14:55:18' binlog.000036 | mysql

Question 5

Which two tools are available to monitor the global status of InnoDB locking? (Choose two.)

A. SHOW TABLE STATUS;
B. SHOW STATUS;
C. INFORMATION_SCHEMA.INNODB_METRICS
D. SHOW ENGINE INNODB STATUS;
E. INFORMATION_SCHEMA.STATISTICS
F. INFORMATION_SCHEMA.INNODB_TABLESTATS

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