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Oracle 1Z1-027 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Oracle |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Oracle Exadata X3 and X4 Administration |
| Exam Number: | 1Z0-027 |
| Passing Score: | 64% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70-72 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Select, Multiple Choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Oracle Exadata Administration Oracle Database Administration |
| Exam Price: | $245 USD |
| Recommended Training: | Oracle Exadata Database Machine Administration |
| Exam Registration: | Oracle CertView Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Working knowledge of Oracle Database 11g/12c, RAC, ASM, and Linux administration; 1-2 years Exadata experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=5001&get_params=p_exam_id:1Z0-027 |
Oracle 1Z1-027 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Integration with Oracle Database, Clusterware and ASM | 20% | - Describe database and instance deployment on Exadata - Explain ASM configuration and diskgroup management - Describe integration with Oracle RAC and Grid Infrastructure |
| Exadata Administration and Configuration | 25% | - Manage Exadata storage cells and compute nodes - Use DBMCLI and CELLCLI commands - Configure I/O Resource Manager (IORM) - Implement Exadata Secure Erase |
| Monitoring, Maintenance and Patching | 20% | - Configure Auto Service Request (ASR) - Monitor performance and alerts - Apply patches and software updates - Backup and recovery strategies |
| Exadata Database Machine Architecture and Key Capabilities | 20% | - Describe InfiniBand and internal networking - Describe Exadata X3/X4 hardware and software components - Explain Smart Scan, Storage Indexes, and Smart Flash Cache |
| Troubleshooting and Optimization | 15% | - Handle network and storage errors - Optimize query and I/O performance - Diagnose and resolve common issues |
1Z1-027 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the 1Z1-027 exam lead to?
The 1Z1-027 exam is the official Oracle exam behind the Oracle Certified Expert, Oracle Exadata X3 and X4 Administration certification, validating the skills measured by the Oracle Exadata X3 and X4 Administration credential. It sits at the Expert level of the Oracle certification program. It also connects to Oracle Database Administration, Oracle Exadata Administration, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 1Z1-027 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 1Z1-027 exam contains 70-72 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 1Z1-027 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the 1Z1-027 exam is 64%, 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 72 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 1Z1-027 exam?
Recommended: Working knowledge of Oracle Database 11g/12c, RAC, ASM, and Linux administration; 1-2 years Exadata experience 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 1Z1-027 exam?
You can book the Oracle Exadata X3 and X4 Administration exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the 1Z1-027 exam?
Oracle recommends the following training resources for the Oracle Exadata X3 and X4 Administration exam:
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What topics are covered in the 1Z1-027 exam?
The Oracle Exadata X3 and X4 Administration exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Integration with Oracle Database, Clusterware and ASM — 20% of the exam
- Monitoring, Maintenance and Patching — 20% of the exam
- Exadata Administration and Configuration — 25% of the exam
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 X3 and X4 Administration Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which three are among the software components that constitute the QoS Management firamework?
A. Cluster Verification Utility (CLUVFY)
B. Grid Infirastructure fior a cluster
C. Cluster Health Monitor (CHM)
D. Grid Infirastructure fior a standalone server
E. O/S Resource Manager
F. OC4J cluster resource
Question 2
Which two are regarding the case ofi storage indexes?
A. The cell physical 10 bytes saved by storage index statistic returns multiple rows, one fior each storage server.
B. Storage indexes are retained after a cell is rebooted.
C. To maximize the benefit ofi storage Indexes, load your data stored on the filtered columns.
D. Avoid the use ofi bind variables because Storage Indexes do not work with bind variables.
E. To increase the chance ofi using the a storage index, you can make table indexes invisible.
Question 3
You recently upgraded your Exadata image to the latest release; previously you were using 11.2.0.3.
At the same time, you decide to address some perfiormance problems as fiollows:
You noticed increased latency fior the database log writer, especially during the quarterly battery learn cycle on the
cells.
You have complaints ofi erratic perfiormance firom certain write-intensive applications.
Which two actions could improve perfiormance in these areas?
A. Configure Smart Flash Log on the cells to use some ofi these ofi the space on the cell flash devices.
B. Use ALTER TABLE in the database to set CELL_FLASH_CACHE = KEEP fior the tables belonging to the affected
application.
C. Enable write-back flashcache by setting lunWriteCacheMode to Write Back Mode.
D. Configure the table belonging to the affected application using CELLCLI, to the set CELL_FLASH_CACHE = KEEP.
E. Configure Smart Flash Log on the database server to use server flash memory.
Question 4
To troubleshoot a possible hardware problem, you consider moving all disk drives firom one Exadata storage server to a replacement chassis.
You must contain storage availability while perfiorming task.
The Exadata storage server is an X3-8 Database Machine and storage grid is not partitioned.
Which two fiactors would prevent you firom moving the disks firom one Exadata storage server to another one?
A. Offline or inactive celldisks in another Exadata server
B. The existence ofi an ASM diskgroup with its compatible.asm attribute set to 10.2.0.0.0
C. The existence ofi an ASM diskgroup with the repair_time attribute set to 0.
D. The existence ofi a normal redundancy ASM diskgroup
E. The existence ofi an external redundancy ASM diskgroup
Question 5
Which two communication methods are used by which components in the Enterprise manager Architecture fior the
Database Machine?
A. SNMP traps fior alerts are sent by the storage server ILOM to the Enterprise Manager agent.
B. SNMP traps fior alerts are sent by the storage server MS process to the enterprise Manager agent
C. SNMP traps fior alerts are sent by the storage server MS process to the storage server ILOM
D. SNMP traps fior alerts are sent by the storage server ILOM to the storage server RS process.
E. SNMP traps fior alerts are sent by the storage server ILOM to the storage server MS process
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B,C,F | Question 2 Answer: C,E | Question 3 Answer: A,B | Question 4 Answer: B,E | Question 5 Answer: B,E |
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