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Oracle 1Z0-997-25 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Oracle |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Architect Professional |
| Exam Number: | 1Z0-997-25 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years (requires recertification or continuing education) |
| Passing Score: | 68% |
| Exam Price: | $245 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 105 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 82 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Architect Associate Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Developer Associate |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Select |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam or in-person at Pearson VUE testing center |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Architect Associate (1Z0-1072-24) or equivalent experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.oracle.com/oracle-cloud-infrastructure-2025-architect-professional/pexam_1Z0-997-25 |
Oracle 1Z0-997-25 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Identity and Access Management | - Dynamic Groups and Policies - IAM Policies and Compartments - Authentication and Authorization |
| Security Best Practices | - Security Zones and Cloud Guard - Key Management Service - Compliance and Governance - Vault Services |
| OCI Networking | - Virtual Cloud Networks (VCN) - Network Security Components - Load Balancing Strategies - VPN and FastConnect |
| Database Services | - Database Migration Strategies - Autonomous Database - Exadata Cloud Service - Data Guard and Backup Solutions |
| Compute Services | - Instance Scaling and Auto-Scaling - Custom Images and Boot Volumes - Instance Types and Shapes - Bare Metal and Virtual Machines |
| Monitoring and Operations | - Observability and Logging - Cost Management - Alerting and Notifications |
| Storage Solutions | - Object Storage and Archive - Block Volume Storage - Data Transfer Options - File Storage Service |
| Cloud Architecture Overview | - OCI Core Services and Architecture - Disaster Recovery Planning - Multi-Region Architecture - Designing for High Availability |
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Architect Professional Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most
What is the Oracle 1Z0-997-25 exam?
The 1Z0-997-25 exam is the official Oracle exam behind the Oracle Cloud certification, validating the skills measured by the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Architect Professional credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Oracle certification program. It also connects to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Architect Associate, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Developer Associate, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 1Z0-997-25 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 1Z0-997-25 exam contains 82 questions to be completed within 105 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 1Z0-997-25 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the 1Z0-997-25 exam is 68%, 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 322 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 1Z0-997-25 exam?
Recommended: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Architect Associate (1Z0-1072-24) or equivalent experience 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 1Z0-997-25 practice questions before I buy?
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What topics are covered in the 1Z0-997-25 exam?
The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Architect Professional exam blueprint is organized into 8 domains. The first three are:
- OCI Networking
- Security Best Practices
- Database Services
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 Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Architect Professional Sample Questions:
Question #1
Select all Autonomous DB features that improve AI-tuned query performance.
A. Manual parallelism only
B. Shared server architecture
C. Automatic indexing
D. Automatic patching
Question #2
Your DevOps build stage is timing out under high load. How do you optimize it?
A. Enable build pool autoscaling in OCI DevOps pipelines
B. Disable build caching
C. Upgrade all build machines to the largest shapes
D. Run builds sequentially
Question #3
Frequent IaC updates cause unpredictable deployments. What's the countermeasure?
A. Increase apply frequency
B. Disable CI/CD auto_apply
C. Implement preview (plan) and manual approval gates
D. Run terraform destroy nightly
Question #4
What key metric should trigger an alarm to avoid cache node failure due to memory exhaustion?
A. EvictionCount
B. MemoryUtilization > ~80%
C. NetworkThroughput
D. CPUUtilization
Question #5
Select all best practices for secure, reusable IaC in OCI.
A. Skip state versioning
B. Write separate configs per environment
C. Enable state locking on Resource Manager
D. Use Terraform modules for reuse
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: B,C | Question #2 Correct Answer: A | Question #3 Correct Answer: C | Question #4 Correct Answer: B | Question #5 Correct Answer: C,D |
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