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Oracle 1z0-063 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Oracle |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Oracle Database 12c: Advanced Administration |
| Exam Number: | 1Z0-063 |
| Related Certifications: | Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Master Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Select |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD 245 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid until recertification required; retired March 1, 2023 |
| Passing Score: | 60% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 77-80 |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Recommended Training: | Oracle Database 12c: Managing Multitenant Architecture Oracle Database 12c: Backup and Recovery Workshop |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Oracle University |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Valid Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate (1Z0-071 + 1Z0-062) or equivalent upgrade certification |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.oracle.com/pexam_1Z0-063 |
Oracle 1z0-063 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Performing Database Recovery | 20% | - Recover control files, SPFILE, redo logs, and data files - Complete and incomplete database recovery - Perform block media recovery - Restore and recover PDBs and CDBs |
| Oracle Data Protection Solutions | 15% | - Use RMAN commands and SYSBACKUP privilege - Identify database failure types and recovery strategies - Explain backup and recovery architecture |
| Flashback Technologies | 10% | - Use Flashback Query, Table, Transaction, and Database - Create and manage restore points |
| Managing Multitenant Architecture | 10% | - Clone, plug, and unplug PDBs - Administer CDB and PDB backups and recovery |
| Using RMAN for Backup | 18% | - Back up control files, SPFILE, and non-database files - Validate and maintain backups - Configure backup encryption and compression - Create full, incremental, and multisection backups |
| Configuring for Recoverability | 15% | - Configure RMAN persistent settings and retention policies - Set up Fast Recovery Area - Configure ARCHIVELOG/NOARCHIVELOG mode - Implement Flashback technologies |
| Transporting and Duplicating Databases | 12% | - Duplicate databases using RMAN - Transport tablespaces and databases across platforms - Use active and backup-based duplication |
Oracle Database 12c: Advanced Administration Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most
What is the Oracle 1z0-063 exam?
The 1z0-063 exam is the official Oracle exam behind the Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Professional certification, validating the skills measured by the Oracle Database 12c: Advanced Administration credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Oracle certification program. It also connects to Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate, Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Master, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 1z0-063 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 1z0-063 exam contains 77-80 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 1z0-063 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the 1z0-063 exam is 60%, 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 278 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 1z0-063 exam?
Valid Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate (1Z0-071 + 1Z0-062) or equivalent upgrade certification 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 1z0-063 exam?
You can book the Oracle Database 12c: Advanced 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 1z0-063 exam?
Oracle recommends the following training resources for the Oracle Database 12c: Advanced Administration exam:
- Oracle Database 12c: Backup and Recovery Workshop
- Oracle Database 12c: Managing Multitenant Architecture
Official courses build the foundation; the 278 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
Can I try the 1z0-063 practice questions before I buy?
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What topics are covered in the 1z0-063 exam?
The Oracle Database 12c: Advanced Administration exam blueprint is organized into 7 domains. The first three are:
- Flashback Technologies — 10% of the exam
- Managing Multitenant Architecture — 10% of the exam
- Oracle Data Protection Solutions — 15% 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 Database 12c: Advanced Administration Sample Questions:
Question 1
One of your database runs in ARCHIVELOG mode.
Examine these initialization parameter settings:
Which statement is true based on these settings?
A. An online redo log will not be overwritten only if an archived log cannot be created in at least two of the non-mandatory destinations and LOG_ARCHIVE_DEST_4.
B. An online redo log will not be overwritten only if an archived log cannot be created in at least two of the non-mandatory destinations.
C. An online redo log will not be overwritten only if an archived log cannot be created in LOG_ARCHIVE_DEST_4.
D. An online redo log will not be overwritten only if an archived log cannot be created in at least one of the non-mandatory destinations and LOG_ARCHIVE_DEST_4.
Question 2
Which four are true about Consolidated Database Replay? (Choose four.)
A. A superset of the captured workload can be replayed.
B. The number of captured workloads must be the same as the number of PDBs in a multitenant CDB.
C. Multiple replay schedules can be defined for a consolidated replay.
D. Multiple workload captures from multiple databases can be replayed simultaneously.
E. A single replay schedule can be defined for a consolidated replay.
F. The workload capture and replay servers must run the same operating system (OS).
G. A subset of the captured workload can be replayed.
Question 3
Examine the statements that use flashback technologies:
1. FLASHBACK TABLE customers TO TIMESTAMP TO_TIMESTAMP('2013-02-04 09:30:00',
'YYYY-MM-DD HH:MI:SS');
2. SELECT * FROM customers AS OF SCN 123456;
3. FLASHBACK TABLE customers TO BEFORE DROP;
4. FLASHBACK DATABASE TO TIMESTAMP TO_TIMESTAMP('2013-02-04 09:30:00',
'YYYY-MM-DD HH:MI:SS');
5. SELECT * FROM customers VERSIONS BETWEEM SCN 123456 AND 123999;
6. ALTER TABLE customers FLASHBACK ARCHIVE;
Which set of statements depends on the availability of relevant undo data in the undo tablespace?
A. 3, 4, 5
B. 1, 3, 6
C. 1, 2, 5
D. 2, 3, 5, 6
Question 4
You create two Resource Manager plans, one for night time workloads, the other for day time.
How would you make the plans switch automatically?
A. Use scheduler windows.
B. Use scheduler schedules.
C. Use the mapping rule for the consumer groups.
D. Use job classes.
E. Set the switch_time plan directive for both plans.
Question 5
Which three conditions must be true for unused block compression to be used automatically while performing backups by using RMAN? (Choose three.)
A. The tablespaces are locally managed.
B. There are no guaranteed restore points defined for the database.
C. The fast recovery area is less than 50 percent free.
D. The COMPATIBLE initialization parameter is set to 10.2 or higher.
E. The default device for the backup must be set to disk.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: C,D,E,G | Question 3 Answer: C | Question 4 Answer: A | Question 5 Answer: A,B,D |


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