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Oracle 1z0-062 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Oracle |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Oracle Database 12c: Installation and Administration |
| Exam Number: | 1Z0-062 |
| Passing Score: | 64% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 67 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | 1Z0-061 Oracle Database 12c: SQL Fundamentals 1Z0-063 Oracle Database 12c: Advanced Administration |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid as part of Oracle Database 12c Administrator certification (Oracle may require recertification for new versions) |
| Exam Price: | Varies by country (approximately USD $245) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Delivered on-site at a testing center or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Working knowledge of SQL and fundamental database concepts |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.oracle.com/education/certification/ |
Oracle 1z0-062 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Storage and Space Management | - Tablespaces, Data Files, and Space Monitoring |
| Topic 2: Oracle Database Architecture | - Memory Structures and Background Processes - Logical and Physical Storage Structures |
| Topic 3: Backup and Recovery | - Backup Strategies and RMAN Use - Recovery Techniques |
| Topic 4: Oracle Database Management Tools | - Using SQL*Plus and Enterprise Manager Tools |
| Topic 5: Database Instance Management | - Initialization Parameters and Dynamic Performance Views - Startup and Shutdown of Database |
| Topic 6: Network Environment Configuration | - Oracle Net Services and Listener Configuration |
| Topic 7: User Security Administration | - User Accounts, Privileges, and Roles |
| Topic 8: Performance and Maintenance | - Performance Tuning and AWR/ADDM |
1z0-062 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the 1z0-062 exam lead to?
The 1z0-062 exam is the official Oracle exam behind the Oracle Database certification, validating the skills measured by the Oracle Database 12c: Installation and Administration credential. It sits at the Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) level of the Oracle certification program. It also connects to 1Z0-061 Oracle Database 12c: SQL Fundamentals, 1Z0-063 Oracle Database 12c: Advanced Administration, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 1z0-062 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 1z0-062 exam contains 67 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 1z0-062 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the 1z0-062 exam is 64%, and the official registration fee is Varies by country (approximately 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 380 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 1z0-062 exam?
Working knowledge of SQL and fundamental database concepts Requirements can change when Oracle revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
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What topics are covered in the 1z0-062 exam?
The Oracle Database 12c: Installation and Administration exam blueprint is organized into 8 domains. The first three are:
- Backup and Recovery
- Performance and Maintenance
- Oracle Database Management Tools
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 Database 12c: Installation and Administration Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which two must be installed or configured either manually or by DBCA in order to use Enterprise Manager Database Express (EM Express)? (Choose two.)
A. The APEX_PUBLIC_USER role must be granted to SYSMAN
B. A port number for Oracle HTTP Server must be configured
C. At least one TCP/IP dispatcher must be configured
D. The Oracle HTTP Server must be installed
E. A SYSMAN user with SYSDBA privilege must be created
Question 2
You executed this command to create a password file:
$ orapwd file = orapworcl entries = 10 ignorecase = N
Which two statements are true about the password file? (Choose two.)
A. It will not permit the use of mixed case passwords for the database users who have been granted the SYSDBA role.
B. It will permit the use of lowercase passwords for database users who have granted the SYSDBA role.
C. It contains usernames and passwords of database users who are members of the OSDBA operating system group.
D. It contains username and passwords of database users who are members of the OSOPER operating system group.
E. It will permit the use of uppercase passwords for database users who have been granted the SYSOPER role.
Question 3
Examine the query and its output:
What might have caused three of the alerts to disappear?
A. An Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor (ADOM) report was generated before the execution of the second query.
B. An Automatic Workload Repository (AWR) snapshot was taken before the execution of the second query.
C. The threshold alerts were cleared and transferred to DBA_ALERT_HISTORY.
D. The database instance was restarted before the execution of the second query.
Question 4
You want to distribute a set of structured data to your customers who can integrate this data into their existing databases irrespective of the platform.
Which method provides the fastest way of achieving this?
A. using direct-path INSERT SQL statements
B. using the DBVERIFY utility
C. using SQL*Loader
D. using RMAN transportable tablespace operation
Question 5
You have installed two 64G flash devices to support the Database Smart Flash Cache feature on your database server that is running on Oracle Linux.
You have set the DB_SMART_FLASH_FILE parameter:
DB_FLASH_CACHE_FILE= '/dev/flash_device_1 ',' /dev/flash_device_2'
How should the DB_FLASH_CACHE_SIZE be configured to use both devices?
A. DB_FLASH_CACHE_SIZE is automatically configured by the instance at startup.
B. Set DB_FLASH_CACHE_ZISE = 64G.
C. Set DB_FLASH_CACHE_ZISE = 128G.
D. Set DB_FLASH_CACHE_ZISE = 64G, 64G
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A,C | Question 2 Answer: B,E | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: D |


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